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Hello there, my question is this.Since we were already awarded money,how do I go about getting the money?
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Answered on December 04, 2016
There are judgment enforcement procedures to obtain money, including wage garnishment, sheriff execution on assets. Has your attorney reviewed...
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Should I ignore a demand letter from my neighbor's lawyer?
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Answered on December 04, 2016
You have no obligation to pay for your neighbor's satellite dish removal and absolutely no obligation to pay legal fees. I presume there is no...
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Is AirBNB still legal in NY state (not necessarily NYC)
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Answered on December 03, 2016
See today's NY Times. AirBnB just settled its lawsuit with the NY State over its liability for owners renting out vacant apartments for less than...
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If I answer a suit to quiet title to insurance proceeds, do I have to counter sue them for malpractice at that time?
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Answered on December 03, 2016
The simple answer: there is no "mandatory joinder" in NY State. That means, different actions can be litigated at different times. HOWEVER- if...
My neighbor said that he received permission to build a concrete fence. Don't we need to both agree to him building a fence?
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Answered on December 03, 2016
You have several issues combined here, including, how long the driveway has been encroaching. If the fence will be on your property, there is no...
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Why is Verizon repeatedly charging customers, myself included, for National Directory Assistance calls that were never made?
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Answered on December 03, 2016
You can file a complaint against Verizon in 2 places:
1. https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
2a. If a landline:...
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Can i start a business in the same trade I'm working in with a non compete form already established.
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Answered on December 03, 2016
As a general response: Non-compete clauses are narrowly-construed. The clause must meet time-work description-geography. For example, if your...
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We are renting a house and hot water heater is broken how long does the landlord have to fix it?
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Answered on December 03, 2016
In writing, with provable delivery, tell the landlord and the building manager that unless hot water is immediately restored, you will call your...
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How can I get Compensation for a roofing and dry wall job which leaks and the dry wall was never completed?
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Answered on December 03, 2016
Practical Response: Consider yourself lucky that it was only $2,200 and not $22,000. In terms of retaining an attorney to seek $2,200, it will...
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Financially, is it better for Administrator/sole heir to sell real estate from a probate estate, or take title then sell?
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Answered on December 02, 2016
For liability reasons, best to sell out of the estate. Otherwise, tax impact is the same.
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