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answered on Aug 15, 2021
You did not define the word 'stay'. If you mea=n reside full time. Then your son is able to attend school in the municipality in which the home is located. You will need to provide the necessary proofs to the Board of Education of the municipality such as written lease, proof of payment... View More 
I run a single-person LLC consulting business. My business had a substantial contract recently terminated. I signed the contract in 2020 while working in NJ, and it had a "soft lock" where the customer could break the contract in exchange for material penalty payment.
I moved to... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2021
No matter where the payment is received, it needs to be reported on your Federal Income Tax return. The implications for State or Commonwealth tax reporting is best answered by an accountant.
I put a deposit down for 300 on the car and was told it was 5,500. I signed a receipt that had the totals written down for my deposit.
The following day I showed up to get the paperwork done. They accidentally wrote the contract out for 3,500 instead. I paid in full, both parties signed,... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2021
By the way you have written it many judges would find that you owe the additional $2K since it was a mistake that you were aware of and failed to discuss it with the dealer. But again we are lawyers and we can only guestimate what a judge will do the decision is always up to the judge.
I signed a contract for a hotel for my wedding block last June 2020 (height of the pandemic).Wedding is Oct. 2021. The contract that I signed states that with 20 rooms booked, I will get a free shuttle service and if the rooms aren't booked then I can upgrade or receive a discount for one of... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2021
Yes, I believe you are on very strong grounds for several reasons. Although noted stated in you query, I am basing my response on the assumption that the agreements executed were prepared by the facility. Therefore, if there is a question of interpretation, the court will decide against the drafter... View More
May 20th 2021 I recieved, signed and sent back an authorization to repair form that the bodyshop had sent me. This document listed acceptable payment methods one of which was any "major credit card". Relationahip between bodyshop and I has gone down hill since then and around June 3rd... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2021
I would file suit in New Jersey against the BMW dealer under the Consumer Fraud Act and obtain jurisdiction over the body shop in the New Jersey case, using the long-arm statute and the entire controversy doctrine. However, this type of case can only be taken on a retainer and hourly basis. The New... View More
All the papers have been signed, only thing left to do is deposit and inspection. But now they are saying they received a better offer (all cash) and are going to get a lawyer back out of our agreement. But isn't it illegal to go into a new contract with a new buyer as a seller after you are... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2021
The answer requires a review of the contract of sale to what condition precedent there are which required satisfaction.
Is it legal for the owner to get in my business?
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answered on May 30, 2021
You need to take your lease to an experienced NJ civil litigation and contracts attorney, who can provide you with meaningful advice. You may need special licensing, insurance and permits as well. All this takes time, especially if you have a tight schedule. You did not mention what town you are... View More
Ive called them multiple time and they keep on giving my the run around with who handles the leasing questions. What should I do, everything is over the phone and I do not have a paper trail as they do not answer anything by email
answered on May 16, 2021
A lease is a contract between the owner of property and the party who wishes to occupy or utilize the premises for the purposes and duration agreed to in the lease. The lease then is a contract. Inherent in every contract is the potential of one party to refuse, for whatever reason, unilaterally to... View More
I posted a picture of my client, no face, no identifying markers. I thought I had permission based on a text conversation because she did not sign a media release. she asked me to remove it, i did immediately, she wrote me after and said she is suing me (after the photo was removed). Can I still... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2021
More information is needed. But anyone can sue, whether they have a serious claim is another thing.
The dealership will not provide me with info on who to file a gap coverage claim with. The car was paid off by my insurance company but for $2k.
answered on Apr 8, 2021
Retain an attorney to represent you both with demanding documentation, proof that dealer forwarded premium to the carrier, and to determine whether dealer is an unlicensed vendor of insurance.
I’m in a program at my university for teaching. When I was 18, they gave me a scholarship and told me that if I finished my degree and taught for two years, I wouldn’t need to pay them back. Now, I’m in my last year and no longer love teaching. I dislike that I did not understand how... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2021
One can always attempt to change the terms of a contract by mutual agreement. If the other side doesn't agree, one remains bound by the terms. The aggrieved party has the right to take whatever legal steps available to seek enforce or to recover damages or to forego taking any action.
The seller failed to meet the request for repairs or reply within the inspection period. VA requires a specific timeframe to process before appraisal. The seller never replied or responded to any calls or emails. The closing date in our contract has since passed. The contract stipulates to complete... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2021
This is a very complex issue when both sides to a contract can not agree to the proper disbursement of the deposit paid. I would like to believe that the deposit is in the trust account of an attorney. It may well be that litigation will ensue to make a final determination Since the attorney that... View More
Do I require a patent, and or would I' be infringing on neck pillow patent. & can my design and purpose be protected as an IP 2B sold or licensed out?
answered on Feb 15, 2021
Whether you infringe and whether you need a patent are two different subjects.
With regards to infringing of a patent of another product you need to see a patent attorney, who will provide you with a non-infringement opinion. The patent attorney will take a look at your product and at the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2021
It will depend on what the original insurance carrier disclosure statements say.
We found out that one of the shareholders was secretly planning to leave the company and start a direct competition literally two blocks away from us. There is a shareholder agreement that everyone signed that has a noncompete clause which prohibits shareholders to be involved in a competition for... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2021
Yes, one always has a right to litigate a valid issue. The question did not state whether any dispute concerning the contract was to be arbitrated instead of litigated. For purposes of my answer, I presumed there was no such provision in the agreement. The issues that a court will look to are... View More
My rent now is 1,950
She ask 5k for 2 months and pay up front
April 1. She can do that ?
Who can help me ?
answered on Feb 8, 2021
Unless there are rent control laws in your municipality, once the lease ends, the Landlord may change the terms of the lease. Your options is either to agree to the rent requested, attempt to negotiate a more reasonable rent, or move out.
Last sale listed in 2015, without an owner or realtor agent listing.
Claimed the property on Realtor.com.
What are the next steps I can take toward legal ownership of this property?
answered on Jan 18, 2021
You can't just take furniture from a place because you feel its been abandoned it may not be. That can be a criminal offense. If your trying to get a property by adverse possession be careful as many people end up not getting the property but getting a criminal charge instead for such things... View More
Resulted in my driver's license being suspended, not being able to drive, the new car not being able to be driven, and DMV wanting to fill out forms with process times of 7-10 business days, plus cost of restoration plus daily suspension fees.
answered on Jan 14, 2021
You have an excellent cause of action to file a civil action against the dealership to recover any damages you nhave sustained. Further, you may wish to file a criminal complaint also. However, when demanding payment for damages do not threaten filing a criminal complaint if the dealership refuses... View More
State of New Jersey Jurisdiction. The Employee acknowledges the time, efforts and resources the Company has and agrees to expend in Jurisdiction Employee. Employee understands that the Company is depending on the Employee to work on in-house or various Company projects and that the Company will... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2021
The answer to this question would partly depend on the US state which governs employment and that states common or statutory rules on recouping liquated damages to which the US immigration law defers.
This is meant to set you on the right track, and not as comprehensive legal advise.
My concert was initially postponed, then canceled several months later. During a dispute with my credit card company (goods/services not received), the third-party ticket company sent me documents/evidence that assured me that I would get a full refund if the concert got canceled. (By the way, this... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2021
You may file a complaint against the company if it was doing business in your state. Each state has different jurisdictional limits as to which court you file a complaint. Call your county court and speak to he administator's office to determine in which to file the complaint and the fees... View More
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