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I signed a lease and gave a deposit. Not scheduled to move in until 1/19/2023. Today is 11/21/2022. Requested to cancel, haven't even looked at the place, requested cancellation less than 2 weeks after I secured it. They are saying even though I haven't moved in and wont for 60 more days,... View More 
answered on Dec 22, 2022
Under current New York State law the landlord is without a legal claim to compel two months' rent payment to cancel the lease. Make certain you properly documented your notification that you are turning in the lease and the keys and not moving in.
I signed a lease and gave a deposit. Not scheduled to move in until 1/19/2023. Today is 11/21/2022. Requested to cancel, haven't even looked at the place, requested cancellation less than 2 weeks after I secured it. They are saying even though I haven't moved in and wont for 60 more days,... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2022
Legally, I think what they are doing is very questionable. Real Property Law section 227-e requires you landlord to mitigate damages once he is properly notified that you intend to break the lease. Meaning after being properly notified by you, he can’t simply sit back and let the arrears pile up... View More
I paid about 9.5k for a couple of applications. The attorney only completed 1 of them. I changed my representative. Now when I contact them, they tell me that since I changed representatives, they won’t refund me. Isn’t that unethical? They haven’t worked on the rest of my case, so why take... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
You can sue for a refund. Since it is in NYC and under $10,000 it is small claims. You can do it yourself. Go to the Civil Court at 141 Livingston Street and go to the Small Claims clerk.
The business was never operational. Expenses we’re very minimal & no debt was accrued. I know some goes to taxes, but I get absolutely nothing back?
answered on Dec 11, 2022
This is a case where a creative retainer might be useful. Meaning, because the dollar amount is small, you can consult with an attorney who can help you draft the litigation documents, guide you through filing and service, and preparation before court appearances. This is a much better option than... View More
The business was never operational. Expenses we’re very minimal & no debt was accrued. I know some goes to taxes, but I get absolutely nothing back?
answered on Nov 17, 2022
Depends on what your deal was, and what an accounting would show. Very hard for $10,000 to make something happen here. You can sue, but it would cost a high percentage of the recovery unless others joined. For $10,000 you can do a small claims case in NYC, and see if anything shakes out.
eHarmony is charging me for an automatic renewal that I didn't pay. A collection agency contacted me recently about the debt and I am looking for ways around paying the debt.
I initially subscribed to eHarmony in August 2020 with a 2 year subscription and was recently notified of my... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Sending them a legal letter with a request to discuss a resolution, demanding validation of the debt, along with other appropriate legal terminology might help get the situation moving. Consider retaining a professional attorney who can also assist you in challenging any inaccurate negative credit... View More
I am trying to connect a wholesaler who sells products to a retailer who will resell that product online and I would receive Commission on the the profit that each of them make that each of them makev Do I need a special license for that and where would I find more information on the laws about... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Unless you are selling highly regulated products such as chemicals or pharmaceuticals I don’t see that you would need any special license. What you need is a strong contract drafted by an experienced attorney to ensure your commission, along with a business strategy to prevent the wholesalers and... View More
The contract had a Termination clause that explicitly noted that it ended on a specific date last year. Under the contract IP I created during the period of the agreement would belong to the company. The contract also guarantees a profit share as part of the compensation. The contract is governed... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2022
If the contract expired but you are still performing services, there maybe an argument that this is a contract agreed to by the conduct of the parties. The problem is that account to the Statute of Frauds can enforce the terms of this non-written agreement if you ask more than $500.
That... View More
The contract had a Termination clause that explicitly noted that it ended on a specific date last year. Under the contract IP I created during the period of the agreement would belong to the company. The contract also guarantees a profit share as part of the compensation. The contract is governed... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
I agree that your continued performance and acceptance thereof by the company might be interpreted by a court as a continuation of the contract. It would be important to review whether the company is still abiding by the other terms of the expired contract such as the share of the profits you are... View More
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
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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... View More
What notice if any should be given
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
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
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
Who has the experience and results concerning such matters?
answered on Apr 4, 2024
It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond with an outline of their experience. There's no solicitation here - the format is limited to general legal responses from us. If you're looking to consult with an attorney or hire an attorney for a given matter, one option is to reach... View More
I do work for businesses as well as individuals, and am wondering if I can pass along credit card fees to customers who want to pay with a credit card.
answered on Apr 3, 2024
This is so common that even the Courts now charge credit card fees when filing complaints or making motions. The tide has shifted.
Do i have any problems here? Or is this possible to partially own one company as another LLC ( B ) while still sharing ownership with a single individual of LLC (A)
The Mortgage was sold and the new bank quickly changed the existing servicing plan, made payments to the city finance department on my behalf, aggressively sought to recover their disbursements by creating an escrow account and escalated my monthly mortgage pmt to more than five multiple of it has... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Are you alleging that you are fully performing according to the terms of Promissory Note and Mortgage?
Jack
2x I have sent in paperwork to do a payment plan but had to include a check for downpayment, each time they said sorry paperwork was late (i sent out on time) and denied payment plan yet they cashed the check(s). I live in NYS.
answered on Mar 12, 2024
It's difficult to say, based on the limited details. One option is to use certified mail in the next re-enrollment opportunity. You could also look into the resources of the New York State Public Service Commission. They oversee the operation of utilities in the state. Good luck
At this point I've been referred to New York business law people for my inquiry. According to the Vipre company (computer security software) it was against their policy for me to buy a lifetime license from the original owners. I've looked at the EULA and it says that a license is only... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
I don't understand how a successor in interest (usually a purchaser) can go back in time and state that a lifetime license purchased from the original owner is invalid. I would start with that.
Jack
We closed last Friday, and bc the money came to him today he thinks he has 7 days from today because his lawyer keeps repeating it. Can he bar us entry? Can we demand keys? Make him leave sooner? Looking for options
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Did you really leave a closing without keys/possession and without a formal post-closing possession agreement?
What money did he receive today? I hope you're not talking about an escrow to ensure his performance.
I know you think HIS lawyer is giving him bad advice, but what does YOUR lawyer say?
Thinking buy a multi family with my partner using fha loan. Hopefully both person in loan. What should I write on the ride to protect myself in case separate ? What I should not to sign for loan and contract? Thank you.
answered on Feb 29, 2024
You and your partner should NOT have the same attorney and the attorney should know this is prohibited. There is an inherent conflict of interest.
Jack
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