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This happened at school and she is trying to make me buy her a new one. I offered to have it fixed but she wants me to buy her A new laptop. When I was passing through I said excuse me and her laptop was on the edge of the desk. Im currently in a very tough situation and cant pay for a $1000... View More 
answered on Aug 2, 2017
It depends on her own measure of fault, e.g., was the laptop too far out in the aisle? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
He was in the hospital at the time they were taken
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Who took them, and under what right? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
I park in the front part of the driver because it's easier for my mom to get in and out of the car and I have told him before that he just ask me before getting up to my car and honking I would have it already moved for him
answered on Jul 26, 2017
What does your lease say about parking rights? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I was on holiday in New York from the UK recently. Since returning to the UK I have found that the mobile they sold me is barred as it has previously been reported stolen. Not only this but the shop also over chrged me by $1300. They have not been returning calls. As a UK resident, what would be my... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
Call the consumer fraud unit of the New York County district attorney. To do this privately is a small claims case, which requires filing a complaint form but then returning for the trial. There is no way I could economically charge to handle this matter.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
The arbitrator's rules should have been provided to you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
He had no sons ,wife,or mother or father alive
answered on Jul 17, 2017
You need to file what is called a Voluntary Administration in the Surrogate's Court of the county your uncle resided in when he died. It costs a $1 filing fee.
I live in New York. I was a defendant in a small claims case and I lost. I paid the plaintiff over two years ago. I wrote and asked her to please file a satisfaction of judgment and she wrote back refusing. I have looked up the law and have learned that I can impose a $100 fine on her for not... View More
I sent them a bank wire two weeks ago and they acknowledged receiving the money and we had very lengthy email exchanges discussing pickup. In the emails they discuss that they are ready to be picked up and are allowed to be released to me. I sent them a signed bill of sale they also acknowledged... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2017
What are the terms of your contractual agreements? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I'm worried that my car I'll be towed away .Today is 06/29/2017 it's been almost 7 years to this matter at time I used to work in Dunkin donuts they was able to granish some of my wages but later I had quite job I was doing .How could I get off this from my record should I go to... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Your car was probably towed for tickets. It is rare for a credit card creditor to seize a car. They seize wages and bank accounts. For this amount, you would be better off settling it. Call the attorney who got the judgment. For $1200, the $800 I would charge to try to undo it is not worth the... View More
My landlord failed to serve proper notice of the renewal, and is now trying to raise rent at the last minute even though the contract has already renewed under the same terms. If I invalidate the contract per NY GOB 5-903, am I still protected from eviction for the full year term, or does it revert... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2017
Depends on whether the notice was a requirement of the auto-renewal, but that said if a lease expires the general rule is that it becomes a month to month tenancy. The change in the amount of rent, if not part of the lease, would be an offer for a new lease and the existing lease would turn into... View More
Small claims court will only take cases in which both parties live or do business in that town. Can a tenant sue in small claims court a landlord living in NJ but owning a house in a town in NYS?
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answered on Jun 20, 2017
I would check with the Town Justice Court, but my guess is that if you list the address of the house (owner) and the address in NJ, you will get the case started, and the Landlord will appear
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answered on Jun 13, 2017
Sure you can. You will have to prove that your agreement was that he would reimburse you for his personal usage and then identify those charges which he incurred. I would suggest you go to small claims court if that option is available to you.
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answered on Jun 9, 2017
You may if the defendant resides in the same jurisdiction. However, unless you are a sole proprietor, the business entity may require attorney representation.
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I had moved out of a house, and left a box of wedding sentimentals in the garage that the new rentee knew about. We had asked if it was ok because we were not ready to move into our new house just yet. She then sold an expensive designer clutch that I wore on my wedding day on ebay. Furthermore,... View More
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answered on May 17, 2017
You may sue, but you will likely lose, unless you can prove that the sentimental value was known by the other side and she sold the handkerchief with the intent to cause undue harm. Otherwise, monetary damages will not attach to a sentimental value.
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Can he sue me and win? This happen in New York State.
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answered on May 16, 2017
Unless you had an agreement that would support his position, it is likely this would be considered a "gift" rather than a loan. That being said, anything can happen in court, even small claims court, and you may want to consider reimbursing him for something as part of a settlement.
While bathing my mother, her caregiver had to quickly react to an abrupt movement on the mother's part. During the process, the caregiver's mobile phone fell out of her pocket into the water. Is my mother at fault? The caregiver insists it's my mother's fault. I contend, since... View More
answered on May 11, 2017
That typically comes with the job. The caregiver shouldn't have had the phone in her pocket. What are the terms of the work agreement? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
We took on a furniture restoration project, where we told the Client to clear everything out of their bedroom, but when the actual job started, nothing was moved. These people are hoarders, we've come to realize, and nothing that we said made a difference. They live in their room, meaning they... View More
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answered on May 4, 2017
Sue him for your costs on materials and labor.
I paid $120 for an application fee, $800 deposit and May rent. After I signed my lease I was told there was a "Management fee" of $400 but there is no where in the lease about the fee. Do I have to pay?
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answered on May 4, 2017
The only thing I can think of is that your lease may have referred to condo by-laws that you had a right to inspect and which could have alerted you to the fee. You can try to not pay, but they'll probably get you some other way. Best of luck!
Is there a way to sign a deed for someone and not have any financial obligations
answered on Apr 21, 2017
Foreclosures pertain to the mortgage, so transferring title is not typically a fix. Deficiency judgments after auction sales are uncommon but may occur, and collections actions may follow. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
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