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Which did not have a permit. I recently found out from my town that there are a couple other things in my house such as the front bay window that does not have permits for. I’m confused how the sellers lawyer and my lawyer did not know or how could sell a home without it not having all permits up... View More 
answered on Apr 13, 2020
Caveat Emptor! You should read your contract and see what is says and whether there are any representations and warranties as to any work performed. Attorneys generally are not going to review all renovations made to the house to confirm they were done legally. This is closer to a due diligence... View More
I'm looking for a law firm of non emasculated males and non feminist females who are willing to take on child support services, for the reckless endangerment they pose against people in the arrears by garnishing, disaster relief funds in a time of crisis. This shows negligence in the that... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2020
Generally, if you are able to afford an attorney in your jurisdiction you should be able to locate one. If you can, I recommend searching for attorneys in your area and speaking with them directly to determine whether they are the right fit.
answered on Apr 12, 2020
It means someone filed for the trademark as "intent to use" and there was a failure to complete the registration because a statement of use was never filed. Here is the explanation from the USPTO https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/abandoned-applications
answered on Apr 12, 2020
You need to speak with local law enforcement if you would like someone to be punished criminally.
Am I entitled to know discussion since it was paid for by company funds.
answered on Apr 9, 2020
Typically no because that is a conflict of interest for the attorney. The company is the client, not the shareholder and representation of the shareholder individually is usually a conflict. Additionally, if the company is paying for the personal expenses (their personal legal fees) of the... View More
I am creating a brand that will be trademarked , these items will be sold on said website . I should note domain name and trademarked brand name are not the same
answered on Apr 8, 2020
It depends on the product you are selling, whether you are storing it, and to where it is being sold, but generally you do not need a license for e-commerce in New York. However, you should review the sales tax aspects of the transactions (Most sales applications can handle this for you) or the... View More
A neighbor's son has been storing his suitcase in our building's lobby for just over 5 weeks now. He changes clothes there daily and keeps his dirty clothes in a trash bag. The neighbor will not let him in her apartment b/c of COVID-19 contamination concerns (b/c this son is homeless).... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
While there is no general prohibition on landlord's to restrict a tenant's guest's access to the common areas of the building, this situation may be an exception. It sounds like the person is residing in the hallway which would be a violation of the building's certificate of... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2020
Yes, it is possible. You will want to review the Wisconsin LLC Law under "SUBCHAPTER XII MERGER; CONVERSION" - Here is the statute: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183/XII/1207. If the other company is not a Wisconsin LLC, the steps may be different, but every... View More
Hi, I heard that in New York there’s a new thing where tenants don’t have to pay their rent for three months until the Covid 19 crisis settles down. Would they have to pay back all of the rent after?
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You still have to pay rent - however - there is no enforcement mechanism if you don’t pay rent right now. So yes, you will still have to pay back the 3 months rent in June.
I rented a mobile storage unit. I was to be on auto billing monthly. I was auto billed for the first 9 months after that the inadequate employee stopped doing his job and did not bill me monthly for auto billing. 3 yrs later they pick up the unit. Six months after pickup they send a bill for... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2020
Generally yes, they can still collect because you have not fulfilled your requirements under the contract. However, there are two areas of law you should look at in Virginia: 1) what is the statute of limitations on breach of contract and debt collection, and 2) did they waive their right to... View More
The tenant has been in the process since October and kept filing continuances. March was supposed to be the last month, but the moratorium has been put in place.
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You are unable to do anything at the moment. All evictions are stayed.
I have one rental property and a mortgage on the house she is living in. She states that she will hold the money on an escrow account until she gets more income generated. Does the tenant that is on the original lease have to pay? What do I say back to the sublet about non payment.
answered on Apr 2, 2020
First, she is not your tenant and is not obligated to pay you (this is assuming you leased the place to another tenant and that tenant leased it to this woman). Second, your tenant (the prime tenant) is obligated to pay you. Third, the courts are closed to non-essential matters (which this is) and... View More
I have lived here for over 8 years, initial security deposit was $999, my rent is going up from $1775 - $1940.
answered on Apr 1, 2020
Without knowing more about the lease or the tenancy, it is impossible to know. However, your landlord is not allowed to hold more than 1 month's security deposit in New York as of June 2019 pursuant to the HSTPA. Here is the primary security deposit law in New York:... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2020
Generally no unless the rights to the work were transferred to you.
My lease states “landlord may use the security to put amounts owed by tenant, including damages.”
answered on Mar 30, 2020
This is a complicated question because the laws on security deposits chanced in June 2019. Here are the most relevant legal provisions that can assist you:
General Obligations Law Section 7
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GOB/7-108
The Rent stabilization code... View More
Friend is trying to purchase an apartment in NYC but has been told that they couldnt do the sale since he had pictures of himself hunting in Texas on his social media.
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Yes, it's likely they can refuse to sell because they are not a protected class under Federal, State, or Local Law. If they are already in contract this would be a different story depending on the contract. You can check the AG's website for more information.... View More
Her. She took me to court to enforce the agreement because I didn’t leave. The judge gave me an extension until the last day of April. Now with this situation of the covid 19 I can’t go out, not working and I’ve heard gov Cuomo saying that the evictions have been cancel for a few months. Can... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Yes, evictions are stayed and the Courts are not open. Should you not comply, when the Courts reopen they maybe able to evict you, but this will be dependent on the facts of the case and the Court Order.
I want to sell my house. Encroached land is my front yard (extensive improvements). Can I legally annex this 1/2 acre strip to sell my house?
answered on Mar 26, 2020
You may have a claim for adverse possession: https://statelaws.findlaw.com/georgia-law/georgia-adverse-possession-laws.html
They are not run though a LLC but through my own name. I do not take the 20% rental business deduction. More specifically I would like to know how to answer this question when applying for unemployment..NY Labor asks "Other than part-time work, on-call work, or owning a single-family rental... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
It is not likely you are entitled unemployment benefits. You are likely a sole proprietor and don't contribute. You can look here to see if you are exempt from unemployment: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/dande/covered1.shtm
The seller paid the taxes on the property on October 4th before we purchased. We’ve been trying to transfer the deed but the seller won’t return our calls or texts but sent us a letter wanting us to pay him for the taxes he paid and then he will send us the deed. We feel he is responsible for... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2020
What does the contract say? Generally the contract will determine who is liable for the property taxes. Often, it is the case that the seller prepaid for part of the quarter and will receive a credit at closing for the time the seller is not in possession.
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