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My teacher said to my face that the reason I'm failing is because I'm "disrespectful". I did everything my teacher asked of me when I wasn't able to participate to the fullest capacity because my hand was broken. Yet, he's still failing me for being... View More 
Hello, I received a request for documents about a machine I sold to a spa owner and all my communications with her via phone and text. I do not have any information as we have not communicated either via phone, email or text in some time. I do have the other requested documentation, I am nervous... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
It would depend on the form of the request. If it is just a letter, you can ignore it if you want. If it is a subpoena, you should find out more about what the case is about.
My son passed away 3 years ago at the age of 27. After he passed, two separate friends revealed that he confided with them that he was raped by a teacher in 8th grade in a NYC private school. We notified the school and the NYPD. The school hired an investigative firm which we cooperated with . We... View More
I am asking for both general across the USA and for New York. Does it matter if it is an abandoned incorporeal hereditament that has been separated from the land, and is no longer an interest in the land? Does the finder get superior title over all others for incorporeal hereditaments?
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answered on Aug 25, 2024
When dealing with the finder rule, it generally applies to physical, tangible property rather than incorporeal hereditaments, which are intangible rights or interests. Across the USA, and specifically in New York, the concept of "finders keepers" does not typically extend to incorporeal... View More
This is a very dangerous situation for my family and my property. 3 to 4 times in the past, his customers crashed through or over his guardrail hit my fence, and ended up on my property. He has a poorly
constructed and damaged guard rail only 1 foot from my fence. It is not providing the... View More
Hello, I have a question regarding a tenant - landlord relationship. My landlord is demanding I remove my bird feeder, however nothing in the lease states I cannot have one. My bird feeder is causing no harm to any other resident, and no rodents or other pests are being attracted as a result of... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
A landlord-tenant attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You're doing a kind thing for animals, especially in the winter, when food is scarce. However, your landlord would probably challenge your feeder on the grounds of disease prevention. Check with a L-T... View More
My brother recently passed away 2 months into a lease at a new apartment. He was paid until the end of the month and we will have him cleared out by then. He didn’t have life insurance so getting his security deposit back would be a huge help. Is that a possibility?
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answered on Jun 28, 2024
Absolutely. I would file a claim in small claims court. Unless you say “by the court” when your case is called it will be decided by an arbitrator where the rules of evidence are relaxed and the standard is, unofficial, “in the interests of justice”…. so equitable arguments are often... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from another dental professional to evaluate the implants and crowns' quality and condition. This will assist in determining if the work was performed inadequately or incorrectly. If you gather evidence that suggests negligence or substandard care, you... View More
The didn’t accept the notarized letter.
Everytime they ask for some sort of form I get it for them then they refuse to accept it and they ask for something else.
Now they’re asking for a form to be sent from wherever the owner is in Fedex but Fedex is not available there and no... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a frustrating situation with the towing company. Despite providing all the necessary documentation, they continue to reject it and create additional hurdles. The requirement for your brother to personally release the car, especially when international shipping... View More
We have been living in an apartment for almost a year. In the second month of living here, the heater went out and the landlord took over 6 months to fix it, throughout the entire “heat season” in nyc we had no heat. For the past two months we withheld rent to force him to fix the problem. He... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Call "311" and have the Department of Buildings issue violations. You cannot be evicted while violations are present.
answered on Feb 17, 2024
If there was an agreement to pay the funds back, you can sue to recover…the questions are (1) can you prove the debt (especially if the agreement was oral rather than written); (2) how much time and cost will you incur to being an action; and (3) is there a means to collect on a judgment.
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
If someone wants to bring a claim against you in small claims court, one option could be to discuss the person's dispute or dissatisfaction to find out if court could be avoided through negotiation. If the matter has already gone to court, the other option could be to determine if you have any... View More
The Skullgirls team has taken a digital product that many people purchased and altered it in very significant ways. They've cut out entire pages from the art book, removed and re-announced voice lines, and drawn over concept art to make it less offensive. The current Skullgirls team, while... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
If you purchased a digital product like a game or an art book, the terms of the sale, including any End User License Agreement (EULA), will typically govern what the seller can and cannot do after the purchase. Many digital products come with licenses that allow the company to update or alter the... View More
The 1st prescription called for prism. They gave me headaches. They re-examined and eliminated the prism at no cost. These lenses left me with blurry vision. I went to my Gloucoma Ophthalmologist who said I have unusual problems with my vision (due to prism), and referred me to another speciaist... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
Your post does not include a question. You need to review the exact terms of your warranty to see whether it includes the original cost of your lenses and not just the replacement cost and whether the warranty can be triggered by the recommendation of a different optometrist / ophthalmologist.... View More
After visiting a dermatologist, I found out the person listed as an Educator was an Unlicensed stylist.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
Sorry to hear what happened to you. If the educator was the individual who applied (or misapplied) the hair product in question, you would arguably sue that person along with his or her employer (assuming the educator was acting within the scope of employment). In the meantime, take photographs... View More
The waste drain pipe broke, causing sewage to drain into the basement, they fixed the pipe, but didn’t clean up the sewage or sanitized that area of the property. Also they have not paid their water and sewer bill, now I am being billed for this also.
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Your post doesn't mention the nature of the arrangement. If you reposted and added the categories "Landlord-Tenant" & "Real Estate," there would be better chances of attorneys with insight into such situations picking up your question. Good luck
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answered on Aug 10, 2023
Compulsory censorship of a digital good, such as an artbook or a game, after a sale may not be considered theft in the legal sense, but it could potentially lead to other legal issues or breaches of contract, depending on the circumstances and the terms of the sale or licensing agreement.... View More
He paid for a good amount of the trip, but at the time had offered and was okay with everything. We were apart of a non profit org together, and after we removed him from the board for sexual misconduct (against me) hes retaliated. Hes sent me an invoice for our trip of over 1200 dollars. Am i... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
This is like a question on a bar exam. The question is what was the agreement at the time the money was expended, not at a later time. Therefore, since the expenses were a "gift" at the time they were incurred, that is, there was no intent at that time to ask for reimbursement, the... View More
My landlord has provided an itemized statement and receipts for the deductions made to my security deposit through text messaging only, the day of the deadline (14th day) to send both itemized statement and remainder of security deposit to me by mail. I did not receive the remainder of the security... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
Dear Poughkeepsie Tenant:
So little law is developed in courts throughout the State dealing with the tenant security deposit statute. Likely, you would sue in Small Claims Court. I cannot predict that a local Small Claims Court would not decide that the text message satisfied the... View More
My landlord has missed the 14- day return window for refunding security deposits. July 14th was the last day of the legal timeframe. I have vacated his apartment June 30th.
I have spoken to the landlord on July 14th and he has told me that he sent it in the mail postmarked for July 13th... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2023
Dear Poughkeepsie Tenant
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