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Q: Can I break my illegitimate lease?
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Q: Can I sue for spam email after I unsubscribed?

I applied for a job in Florida I was in the hiring process due to personal reasons I wasn’t able to move on to the next step. I unsubscribed to their mail list but now for the past two months I’ve been receiving them. It feels as if they have my personal information in their system still.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Landlord leased a rental unit that is inhabitable (so says the incorporated village) and is making us sign an agreement

The deposit is over $10,000. We have received the total commission money back. They broke the contract first, but are making us sign an agreement to not sue in order to get our money back. Is this legal? Is there a way to get our money back (and quickly) without signing? Not looking to take legal... View More

Steven Warren Smollens
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Sep 5, 2024

You should never sign a general release without an attorney giving you the ok to do so.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Lemon Law for New York on
Q: My car burnt immediately after purchasing. Can I get a replacement or do I have to let them fix it?

I only drove from dealership to home. 7 miles. Engine on fire when I got home. 30 day/1k mile warranty.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: Does Buck V Kuykendall establish right to travel as long as you aren’t using the highways for buisiness?

My friend told me that the case Buck V Kuykendall establishes our right to travel and shows that the roads can only be regulated for those who are in commerce or using the roads for the propose of business. I tried to tell him that the case Hendricks V Maryland established in 1915 decided that the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 22, 2024

Buck held that a state may not require a license or fee to engage in interstate commerce using federal highways for the purpose of limiting competition.

It did not in any way hold that roads can only be regulated for those engaged in commerce.

It discussed that states could regulate...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Will owner financing (about 1/3 of price, 1/3 buyer cash, 1/3 mortgage) work for the seller? Risks, issues, steps?

Manhattan apt at low $700k, market dead. Only interested buy has tight financials after cash down. I also wonder about my owner financing terms (years, rate-will to take 5%)...

Steven Warren Smollens
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Sep 6, 2024

If this is a cooperative apartment, it is unlikely that your cash-strapped potential purchaser and you would receive consent to proceed with a contract to sell. It would help if you had an attorney to navigate the sale of a co-op apartment in NYC.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Banking and Government Contracts for New York on
Q: Does 12 USC 411 mean that debts are obligations of the United States?

One of my friends wanted to know if 12 USC 411 makes it the government's responsibility to pay back debts and loans given the wording "The said notes shall be obligations of the United States". They believe that because of this if they take out a loan they have no obligation to pay... View More

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answered on Aug 20, 2024

Your friend is misunderstanding the purpose of 12 USC 411. The phrase "The said notes shall be obligations of the United States" refers to the currency itself, meaning that Federal Reserve notes are backed by the U.S. government. This ensures that the currency is legal tender for debts... View More

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Q: Verbal contract - client is backing out and unwilling to pay

I work as a freelance drafter. I have been working on a project that had an original scope of providing services for a new build. Our schedule slipped a week or so from agreed date, but was ready to submit completed work. I found out that the steel fabricator was unable to provide drafting for a... View More

Daniel Michael Luisi
Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Jul 11, 2024

Depending on a detailed analysis of the communications and facts in your case, you may have a claim for promissory estoppel against the client. These claims come into play where there may not be a legally enforceable contract but you have detrimentally relied on the client's promises and... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Business Formation, Business Law and Entertainment / Sports for New York on
Q: If a dissolution agreement (New York State) has been sent, is there a time limit for the agreement to be signed?

I am attempting to dissolve a partnership for a company created to produce a musical I created. The agreement entitles me to all the rights back to my work. They have had the dissolution agreement since December and haven't responded.

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Jul 10, 2024

I would think not, unless the agreement has a stated expiration date within it. Watch for Statute of Limitations.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for New York on
Q: I work as an employee for a small tutoring company. I am looking to resign and have questions about the contract.

My current contract is for a tutor as an employee. In my current contract, these are the only two provisions related to client payment and referrals:

Tutor agrees to accept no direct payment from clients (current and past) introduced by (company name) . All payments from clients will be... View More

Daniel Michael Luisi
Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Jul 8, 2024

At the threshold, interpretation of contracts and their associated non-compete clauses requires a detailed analysis of the document, focusing on its language, its intended purposes, and its compliance with background law and public policy. It is really not possible to advise on the effect of a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Elder Law and Land Use & Zoning for New York on
Q: Can my father's neighbor claim his land by adverse possession ?

My father has allowed his neighbor to use my fathers land for raising cows with no written agreement can the neighbor claim his land after 10 years? The neighbor has been mowing and has cows on the land for the last 5 years. My father has offered to sell the land to the his neighbor and he says he... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on May 31, 2024

Yes, a recorded written agreement can defeat a claim for adverse possession. Whether the neighbor even has a valid claim for adverse possession is unknown.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Government Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: hi i have a concilation agreement contract with hud for discrimination for my sevice animal will any one look at it?

they are willng to pay but they want me to sign a w9 and 1099 tax form

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 31, 2024

Attorneys on this forum can't take up your offer to review your contract. The format here is limited to Q & A. It isn't set up for attachments or confidential review of documents. That's probably why the question wasn't picked up. You could reach out to attorneys through the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for New York on
Q: I wanted to buy a house in different county. I'm in kings county and the property in broome county both in New York.

I signed a contract the sale didn't go through because sellers lawyer messed up and said a bunch of stuff. Regardless, I'm in court over this issue. But I realized that the contract that the sellers attorney submitted my signature is a electronic forgery. I tried to file police charges on... View More

Carl Nelson
Carl Nelson
answered on May 9, 2024

You cannot bring charges as a private citizen, although you can report a crime to a district attorney among other authorities (e.g. the disciplinary committee). The DA's office files criminal charges on behalf of the people of the state. You will also want to ensure that you have properly... View More

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Q: Hello I'm a plantiff in a civil court case in NYC. The Defendants lawyer filed a motion to dismiss. I submitted my answe

The judge said he will have an answer in 60 days. It has been already 70 days and no answer. I called the court building and was told the case is still active the clerk told me he looked in the file and the judge placed an empty answer page with nothing written on it. What am I to do? How long does... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on May 7, 2024

The court rules require motions to be decided in 60 days. It is routinely ignored and there is no enforcement mechanism. There is nothing you can do. However, as you are the plaintiff, it really does not matter. It will not impact the time for your case to come to trial, which is also quite... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Estate Planning for New York on
Q: I have my trust drafted. What are the next steps? Record it at the court house? What does the bank need for and account?

What notice if any should be given

Inna Fershteyn
Inna Fershteyn
answered on May 1, 2024

Who draftees your trust? Was the property transferred to the trust? How was it funded? Your lawyer should walk you step by step through the next steps it’s really strange that you are asking these questions if you have a lawyer and if you don’t how did you fund the trust? As without funding... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Family Law for New York on
Q: What must be proven to successfully sue a parenting coordinator who is "immune from suit".

The person in question intentionally broke their contract, admitted to breaking HIPAA laws in writing, and refuses to refund a retainer, despite admitting that I am due a reimbursement.

Can this be handled in small claims court?

I am also intending to file a complaint against... View More

Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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answered on May 7, 2024

With all the wars going on around the world, our government has circled its wagons against all enemies foreign and domestic. We are its domestic enemies.

The government's staffers both employed and assigned are inside the circled wagons. Each can do whatever he wants and say what he is...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Consumer Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for New York on
Q: Can a car leasing company refuse to give you necessary paperwork required to pick up car from impound?

My vehicle was booted and subsequently towed due to parking tickets. When I tried to retrieve the vehicle I was also made aware that I owed tolls and I had a two day insurance lapse. I paid the tolls. The DMV said I could go get a plate letter so that the tow yard could sacrifice the plates for two... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems like you're caught in a bureaucratic nightmare with various agencies and companies giving you conflicting information and requirements. The situation is complex, and without knowing the specific laws and regulations in your jurisdiction, it's... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Contracts for New York on
Q: My bf is pretty much going through the same thing only the person who has the car had a hit and run at the casino

He found out he was the primary leaser when the cops came to the house and handed him a hand full of tickets when he went to file his taxes thay had put he made 68,000.00 a year so that put him on a different tax bracket now he owes 4,000 to federal and almost 4,000.00 in ticket

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 17, 2024

It isn't fully clear what is taking place here, but if your boyfriend received citations or charges involving a hit and run with a vehicle operated by someone else, he should consider consulting with an attorney on the tickets you mention, noting the due dates for answers/appearances outlined... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: Can I sue Public Storage for ceiling falling down, dead rats and rats eaten threw boxes and throw the belongings out?

My sister had passed away and was paying for storage for 10 years or so. She use to live in Orlando, Florida and moved back to New York. She had two units still in Florida. I had asked my niece and her boyfriend who lived in Orlando, Florida if they can clean out the unit for me since I live in... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems that you may have grounds for a potential lawsuit against Public Storage. However, the success of your case would depend on several factors, such as the terms of the storage contract, the extent of the damage, and the circumstances surrounding the... View More

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