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May I modify my auto lease to give me LESS ALLOWABLE miles for less $$ each month. I have 2 yrs left on a 3 yr (20k miles per year). 7k driven. 750/mo

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
No.  The lease is the lease.
No.  The lease is the lease.

Who is responsible for my penalty?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It depends upon your contract with him.
It depends upon your contract with him.

I have been sued by a former friend whom I had helped both financially and my time during her time of need. Now she twisted the facts on her favor.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Lori Nevias   |   1 Answer
As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Given that you have your text messages, it seems you can certainly prove your friend requested you withdraw the money. Proving your friend received it may be more difficult, but a good lawyer should be able to help build a good defense for you. You may possibly have a counterclaim against her for all the monies you spent, although that will be more difficult, since those expenditures will likely be viewed as gifts.  ... Read More
As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Given that you have your text messages, it seems you can certainly prove your friend requested you... Read More

co sign agreement lawyer for auto

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I am not sure what you want to happen.  You can sue the person who crashed the car for damages but you owe the loan as to the bank.
I am not sure what you want to happen.  You can sue the person who crashed the car for damages but you owe the loan as to the bank.

We signed a contract to sell our home. Now the appraisal came back from the the bank lower than the selling price. The buyers want money off the price

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It depends on what the contract says.  If there is a mortgage contingency, and the appraisal is low, the mortgage will be denied, and he can walk away.  If all cash, probably not.
It depends on what the contract says.  If there is a mortgage contingency, and the appraisal is low, the mortgage will be denied, and he can... Read More

in New York, can I sue my cpa if he made a mistake on my tax returns?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
Yes, but the mistake has to be his clear error to win.  Also, the contract you have with him, if any, might limit claims to the fee you paid.  Check this first.
Yes, but the mistake has to be his clear error to win.  Also, the contract you have with him, if any, might limit claims to the fee you... Read More

Contractor is taking me to small claims court b/c I disputed the fact that his workmanship caused damage to my house. Type of lawyer I need?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
None.  While you can have a lawyer in small claims court, most do not.  For $1,800 the legal fees would exceed any settlement you can make.  Just bring pictures of the damage to court and your contracts with the guy.
None.  While you can have a lawyer in small claims court, most do not.  For $1,800 the legal fees would exceed any settlement you can... Read More

Are text messages considered a contract for a freelance video director to use when a client wont pay by specified date or at all?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Texts can be a contract if there is an offer that is complete, and an acceptance that is clear.  $350 is small claims.  So you can sue yourself.
Texts can be a contract if there is an offer that is complete, and an acceptance that is clear.  $350 is small claims.  So you can sue... Read More

How do I go about bringing suit against automobile leasing company for breach of contract

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Lori Nevias   |   1 Answer
If you leased a new car and it was a lemon (as per Lemon Law definition), you may have an action under the Lemon Law. If the breach was for any other reason, it depends. Need more information. 
If you leased a new car and it was a lemon (as per Lemon Law definition), you may have an action under the Lemon Law. If the breach was for any other... Read More

contract dispute with solar city

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue them.
You can sue them.

National Fuel is planning on putting a new pipeline through our yard . It is cheaper for them to do this than replace an already existing pipeline.

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It depends if they already have an easement recorded and what that easement says.
It depends if they already have an easement recorded and what that easement says.

Wedding Refund policy is as follows:

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
As that is more than 75 days based on your post, I am not sure what is the issue.
As that is more than 75 days based on your post, I am not sure what is the issue.

How do I sue a school for breach of contract (unpaid money) as an independent contractor?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Small claims. 
Small claims. 

Pet shop sold sick dog

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Lori Nevias   |   1 Answer
YES. Under the New York Pet Lemon Law, you can return or exchange the puppy for an equivalent replacement puppy, for a full refund AND reasonable veterinary fees, or you can keep the puppy AND get reimbursement for reasonable vet fees not to exceed the price of the puppy. But you must act FAST- you have 14 days from the time of purchase to get a vet to certify the puppy was not fit for purchase (and it sounds like you definitely can), and use a form that has the language thats found in NY Gen Bus Law sections 753 and 754. Once you do that, the pet store has 10 days to give you a refund, or you're free to take the pet store to court. You can take the pet store straight to court, too.... Read More
YES. Under the New York Pet Lemon Law, you can return or exchange the puppy for an equivalent replacement puppy, for a full refund AND reasonable... Read More

Help required involves "contracts" law

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It sounds like you are being scammed.  Do not send money to this "law firm".  This is not how these deals are done, and I fear you might be being misled.
It sounds like you are being scammed.  Do not send money to this "law firm".  This is not how these deals are done, and I fear you might be... Read More

I bought a car in may 2016 which I cancelled the Tire protection plan the next day. The dealer said I will get my refund in a month it is now 9month

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Sue in small claims.
Sue in small claims.

Need 2 Contracts to be reviewed

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Depends what they are for.  A few hundred dollars is likely.
Depends what they are for.  A few hundred dollars is likely.

Can I cancel a signed contract for financing new car?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Not if you took the car already.
Not if you took the car already.

Can I get out of a travel work contract?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
"Fine" is really a term of criminal law, like a ticket.  The right to make a claim against you or not will be based on the terms of the contract, which I have not seen, so no one could know what you might need to pay.
"Fine" is really a term of criminal law, like a ticket.  The right to make a claim against you or not will be based on the terms of the... Read More

Contracts

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
If you and she are no in sync on what the deal was, you are going to have a tough time proving the claim in court without a writing.  This is a small claims issue, so you can do it yourself.  If you do nothing, your claim is bye, bye, bye.
If you and she are no in sync on what the deal was, you are going to have a tough time proving the claim in court without a writing.  This is a... Read More

I'm an artist and feel I've been scammed into a copyright contract.

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There is little you can do if you do not know where the photo is, and do not know where the guy is to sue him.
There is little you can do if you do not know where the photo is, and do not know where the guy is to sue him.

Can I recover money that has been auto deducted from my bank account?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You would appear to be out the money.  The company is not liable because you employee failed to follow through, and the contract governs their rights.
You would appear to be out the money.  The company is not liable because you employee failed to follow through, and the contract governs their... Read More

Can one party to the contract assign any of its obligations under the contract to the other party?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It depends on the terms of the contract.
It depends on the terms of the contract.

need to fire property management immediately

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You condo board should address this to their counsel.
You condo board should address this to their counsel.

Hi, I really need help looking over a contract and seeing if I have the right to terminate it.

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Call any lawyer on this site.  Should not be a big deal.
Call any lawyer on this site.  Should not be a big deal.
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