You don't want to do that. Let him have his clothes back. Otherwise, yes, you can get in trouble. You could be accused of conversion, the wrongful act of interfering with personal property of another. The fact that the clothes are donated to a good cause, or that they are no longer in your... View More

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answered on Jul 2, 2025

I'm sorry you have been treated so poorly by this contractor. My family personally has a large tract of land in a nearby state, and I have considered various offers to cut down trees on our property. I imagine I would also be frustrated by a contractor who didn't do what he promised.... View More

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answered on Jul 1, 2025

I'm sorry you and your children are experiencing such a distressing and unstable situation. Being threatened with eviction, especially after standing up to abuse, can be overwhelming. In New York, your legal options will depend on the status of the property ownership, your current legal right... View More

You can. The more evidence you have of a written nature, the stronger a case there is. Verbal promises count for something, but things like written repayment agreements, emails, texts, or bank records are more solid proof. Bank transfer records can still be argued various ways - as a gift, a... View More

Dear Brooklyn Tenant:

On the surface, it would seem that as the primary account owner, you have direct liability for the utility charges. You may have a valid cause of action against the tenant who succeeded you based on a theory of unjust enrichment and whatever your lawyer may figure out.... View More

No, for two reasons. Any written contract must be modified in writing. Also, under the Statute of Frauds, any contract involving real estate must be in writing. If you had some kind of written confirmation, even an e-mail, you could use that as a defense in any non payment proceeding.

Why not have them provide written confirmation to you now? Oral promises cannot alter the terms of a written agreement.

But even if the lease, like most residential leases, does not provide a right by a tenant to unilateral nullification, all New York tenants are protected by the mitigation... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2025

It is understandable to feel frustrated and unsafe when a product intended to support your mobility instead creates hazardous conditions and fails to meet its promised features. Given the significant financial investment and the impact on your health and safety, it is reasonable to seek legal... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2025

Situations like this can be frustrating, especially when your property is damaged as a result of someone else’s decision. In New York, whether you can successfully sue your family friend for the damage to your car depends on several factors, including the nature of your agreement, the extent of... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2025

It is understandable to feel frustrated and unsafe after paying a significant amount for a stairlift installation that not only failed to meet promised specifications but also led to injury. You are dealing with a situation that affects both your health and your financial investment, and it is... View More

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answered on May 29, 2025

To answer this question properly, a lot more information is needed. One question I would have is whether other employees similarly situated were presented with reduced compensation packages. It is one thing to suspect you are being penalized with a salary reduction due to your pregnancy and another... View More

Dear Manhattan Landlord

New York State Real Property Law Section 232-b is not a statute that relates to tenancies in New York City.

A NYC tenant is not required to provide advance written notification to end the month to month tenancy. In order to avoid owing the entire rent due... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

I am sorry to hear about the distressing situation with your dog. In New York, you may have grounds to sue the dog sitter for your financial losses and potentially for emotional distress, but the success of your claim will depend on several factors.

First, you can pursue a claim for the... View More

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answered on May 19, 2025

If both you and your estranged husband were listed on the title of the mobile home, New York law generally recognizes that you both have an ownership interest in the property. However, the situation is more complex because you mentioned that your husband agreed not to receive any earnings from the... View More

Since you already have an attorney the proper person to address this would typically be your own attorney. Since no one on this forum has been privy to the details of this deal, we cannot give you better information than those who have been privy to it.

It is ultimately the seller’s... View More

Dear Queens Tenant

I gather that the landlord hadn't served a Rent Demand or suggested that the landlord will seek a determination in Housing Court.

You could share the rental dispute problem with an attorney. But if the claimed retroactive rent is less than one thousand... View More

The experienced contract law and business law attorneys here would know these types of settings best, but your question remains open for almost a week, and you probably don't want this to escalate into a headache. You could reach out to one of them to ask about your best immediate actions. A... View More

1. Using Referenced Images for Commentary or Analysis

Including the original reference images alongside your ex-partner’s artwork for the purpose of commentary, critique, or scholarship can potentially fall under Fair Use, especially if:

The inclusion transforms the original... View More

That's a great question, and I think that you should be on pretty safe ground because your use is transformative: it is designed to shine a light into your partner's creative process, which is quite different from the original purposes for which the reference images were created. I would... View More

The key issue in responding to you is whether you "participated" in the arbitration. You say both that you were "involved in an arbitration" and that you "[weren't] present [at the arbitration] to defend yourself." Participating can be an issue of fact, so you... View More