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can my landlord raise my rent 150 dollars

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Is your space rent-controlled or rent-stabilized?  If not, the landlord can ASK for what he wants, and you can refuse and make a counteroffer, and move out if you can't get the landlord to agree to what you consider a fair rent.
Is your space rent-controlled or rent-stabilized?  If not, the landlord can ASK for what he wants, and you can refuse and make a counteroffer,... Read More

I just recently purchased a used car but was so excited that tge guy said this signature is for $16, 648, bit wen i got home and looked at what signed

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You had three days to reject it.  It is too late.  You are stuck.  You are bound by what you signed.
You had three days to reject it.  It is too late.  You are stuck.  You are bound by what you signed.

What type of lawyer should I go to for compensation from publisher who took my money for supposedly buying a percentage of an established magazine

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
A commercial litigator like me.
A commercial litigator like me.

Non preformance without contract

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
The emails constitute a contract if they say what you say, and can be the basis for a suit.  You can get your money back.  You cannot force him to work for you.
The emails constitute a contract if they say what you say, and can be the basis for a suit.  You can get your money back.  You cannot force... Read More

I singed a contract with a vacation club a couple of years back . I feel that I was mislead by them stating that they would help me e get out of a Tim

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If you have been paying for years you are not going to get out of it claiming some sort of fraud.
If you have been paying for years you are not going to get out of it claiming some sort of fraud.

I gave two separate loans to an individual He started paying back but has stopped. still owing over 5K. Can I sue for both loans desperately (in NY)

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Yes, you can do two small claims cases.
Yes, you can do two small claims cases.

How much time is allowed to file opposition to a motion for Summary Judgment in NYS Courts?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Call the court and confirm the hearing date.  You can ask for an adjournment to the same day as the trial.
Call the court and confirm the hearing date.  You can ask for an adjournment to the same day as the trial.

Am I eligible to sue Hertz car company for breach of contract?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
As there are no damages, what is the suit for?
As there are no damages, what is the suit for?

What if a parole owes you money

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue, but you are going to have to prove the payment and that it was a loan and not a gift.
You can sue, but you are going to have to prove the payment and that it was a loan and not a gift.

Can plaintiff have some witnesses as defendant

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
I cannot answer your question without knowing what court you are in, and what proceeding (motion, trial) you are preparing to handle.
I cannot answer your question without knowing what court you are in, and what proceeding (motion, trial) you are preparing to handle.

my car was in an accident; repair shop did repairs. returned the car with unfinished jobs. insurance money was already claimed by repair shop.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Yes, you can sue the owner.
Yes, you can sue the owner.

I would like to hire an attorney but am having trouble understanding what reasonable fees should be.....Retainer?Flat Fee?% of Amount Won?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
While discrimination cases are done on contingency typically, a breach of contract case would be on a fee, usually hourly, as a flat fee is hard to set in a contested litigation.
While discrimination cases are done on contingency typically, a breach of contract case would be on a fee, usually hourly, as a flat fee is hard to... Read More

What can I do if a retailer doesn’t pay me in full for my wholesale order?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
The terms of the purchase order will govern.  Sounds like you can sue.
The terms of the purchase order will govern.  Sounds like you can sue.

can I take legal action again a videographer that’s didn’t deliver?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue for your loss.  Sounds like it might be small claims.
You can sue for your loss.  Sounds like it might be small claims.

I received a summons from MBF leasing to appear in New York on a breach of contract for my former LLC business partnership. I am in Alabama

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
This MBF thing is a scam.  You need to answer through a lawyer.  I charge $500.  I have done a few of these and there are decisions finding this processing machine thing to be a scam.  If you answer they will not follow through, but if you do not they will get a default judgment.... Read More
This MBF thing is a scam.  You need to answer through a lawyer.  I charge $500.  I have done a few of these and there are decisions... Read More

Can a Lawyer be rushing my daughter to accept Honda Corp settlement offer, to want the case closed quicker?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You do not have to accept any settlement unless your retainer requires it.
You do not have to accept any settlement unless your retainer requires it.

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Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue for your money back.
You can sue for your money back.

What do I do

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
A lease must be in writing.  The texts can be a writing.  However, it is unclear if what you have adds up to an agreement.  No one does this type of deal without a writing.  You may have a claim, but how will you prove damages?  Depending on the size of your claim, it may be a small claim you can do yourself.... Read More
A lease must be in writing.  The texts can be a writing.  However, it is unclear if what you have adds up to an agreement.  No one... Read More

Can I get any deposit back when contractor died?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If it was a corporation, small claims is fine.  If it was an individual, you are going to have to bring a claim in the estate of the person, if it exists.  Or, you can do small claim and sue the contractor and the wife as the recipient of the money. 
If it was a corporation, small claims is fine.  If it was an individual, you are going to have to bring a claim in the estate of the person, if... Read More

Breach of Contract

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
I will not do it on contingency, but would charge $1500 as a flat fee, assuming there is no court required.
I will not do it on contingency, but would charge $1500 as a flat fee, assuming there is no court required.

How are you doing, my partner and I have a signed agreement of intent to sell a business by both owners and now they have gone back on the agreement.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If what you say is true, you can sue.
If what you say is true, you can sue.

In my divorce 2 years ago my ex was to sell or short sale the house he has not done that yet and is renting it out its a marital asset what can I do

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You need to bring a motion in the matrimonial court to enforce your deal there.
You need to bring a motion in the matrimonial court to enforce your deal there.

If an underage person person accpets a contract that states they are of differenet age what would happen?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
The contract is voidable.
The contract is voidable.

I signed contract with a car dealership. Put $5K & a trade in to hold the new car I wanted. Contract was for deductions on tow fees and their mechanic

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Obviously, they cannot keep the money and the car without the new car being given to you.  However, unless your "hold" agreement was in writing, they can sell the car to someone else.  They need to return your money.
Obviously, they cannot keep the money and the car without the new car being given to you.  However, unless your "hold" agreement was in writing,... Read More

What type of lawyer do I need to sue a contractor who took my money and did not complete the job?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
A regular commercial type litigator.  The fees will depend on the amount involved.
A regular commercial type litigator.  The fees will depend on the amount involved.
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New York

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