I was trapped in the building in NYC due to a busted lock on the only exit and had to call 911 to pry me out. Airbnb doesn’t want to refund me the cost of the stay. They want me to return to that building. Do I have a case to get refunded?
Most short-term rentals in NYC such as those offered through Airbnb are not legal. If you are agrieved by how Airbnb is handling your request for reimbursement, you may consider commencing a Small Claims case. However, Airbnb typically includes an arbitration requirement. Therefore, you should... Read more »
Had asked the building Manager about bedbugs that were reported in the building but she said that she cannot disclose any information to the other tenants about the issue but we literally live right next to these people and I feel as if we should have been informed because it can cause an... Read more »
While it is certainly understandable that you would be concerned about bedbugs in your building the applicable disclosure laws vary in New York State depending upon where you live. For example, NYC has a disclosure requirement (see:... Read more »
ASKED FOR EXT LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND THEY TOLD ME TO SPEAK TO MY DOCTOR & REQUEST ADA IS THIS ACCURATE
You must be able to perform your job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Extending your FMLA leave might be a reasonable accommodation depending on the circumstances. Have you kept your employer informed of a date certain for when you will return? An open-ended date rarely... Read more »
I understand it is a special proceeding. Do i need to fill form #H-1 form#H-8 or both for example?
In New York, one brings a special proceeding by a motion to confirm the Award in New York. It is a relatively quick matter. There are two issues in confirming the Award: one in which the respondent appeared and contested the Award, and the other, when the arbitration was not contested. The... Read more »
i have a foster parent and home life is stressfull.
Speak to your CPS worker about moving to another home. There are many advantages to staying in the system such as help with college.
I am pro-se Claimant in the NY Court of Claims. It happens that I am calling the same witnesses as the defendant (the State). The defendant presents the witness for their own defense but ALSO makes them available for Claimant's case. Is this means double direct and cross-examinations on each... Read more »
I'd be very surprised if the Judge allows you to call as direct witnesses individuals who have already been produced as witnesses by the State. More likely than not, if the witnesses are "hostile", you will have an opportunity to cross-examine them once the State has finished its... Read more »
Someone backed into 3 cars and mine was one of them. It got totaled. Insurance company is claiming they have to wait to sell one of the other cars involved in the accident before they can pay me out. I've been waiting long enough and I need the money now.
You should be able to sue, unless there are facts missing here. Whether you handle the matter yourself or you go through law firms, keep legal fees in mind. When it comes to handling property damage-only cases, law firms may not necessarily handle them on a contingency basis. Good luck
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I picked up phone and continued talking, then officer pulled me over and gave me a ticket. If I bring a doctors note will judge still make me pay fine?
Yes, you will have to pay a fine but you can see if it can be reduced. A cell phone violation is 5 points on your license.
No police report was filed (error). Can't access video from the gas station apparently with out police approval, but no report. Insurance company says her word vs, his. Any recourse?
If the matter involved low-level/low-speed property losses only, it could sometimes be difficult to arrange for an attorney to handle on a contingency basis. Depending on the type of policy, the carrier could pursue damages from the other side. Whether you act through the insurance carrier,... Read more »
Deed is lists both myself and my ex-daughter in law as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. When she and my son divorced, I agreed to assume the mortgage. For nearly ten years, I have paid the mortgage, taxes, utilities, insurance & maintenance on the property without a dime being... Read more »
Since you own the property as joint tenants with your ex-daughter-in-law, there is no squatter to evict. Your ex-daughter-in-law has as much right as you to rent or use the property. Instead, what you will need to do is commence a partitition action to force a sale of the property and seek an... Read more »
We've owned our property for 37 years and he wants us to leave so he can put an Airbnb on our property. Someone needs to help us.
You can call the police and make a complaint.
My husband, swiftly and unbeknownst to me, depleted all accounts, cancelled joint credit cards & took possession of joint assets then served me with a divorce action/automatic orders. He has stifled me financially and has since ceased all financial support for myself and our 18 year old... Read more »
Since the divorce has already started you can't file for support in family court. You should speak to an attorney about his making a motion for counsel fees to represent you as the court will grant your attorney fees to represent you if your husband had the means to make payment. At the same... Read more »
Our village water utility billing occurs in April and October (6 month interval). I received a water bill for a house I purchased in early August (2 months ago), but am being billed for the whole 6 months. Will I have to pay the full amount ($172)?
You will need to speak with your closing attorney to confirm whether you were given an adjustment at closing for the anticipated charges or if money was escrowed.
I was assigned a counsel for an article 10 case who represented my kids' father back in 2011 in a criminal case. I feel this could be grounds for a conflict of interest because he may have personal feelings in this case. I wouldn't feel this way if the attorney replied to any of my emails... Read more »
There is nothing "illegal" per say in the attorney's representing you. However, based upon the fact that there is no communication between you and the attorney, you can request a new attorney be assigned.
I tried everything and I have printed an archive of emails I’ve been sending him with damage pics & videos( forgot to mention that we have a baby 5months)
I withheld rent as of july 1st
What are the chances of winning this case and what would I get out of it if I go forward
If you are dissatisfied with your landlord's response, you can commence an HP Proceeding in Housing Court to compel the completion of repairs.
In order for my daughter to get disability (to which she is entitled), she had to have a phone interview with the SSA. Because of her disability, she was incapable of being subjected to an interview, so I made believe that I was she. As it turned out, I had to take an oath on a recorded line that... Read more »
You need to speak to a criminal attorney that handles federal fraud cases and find out if they can help you fix this. In addition you need to know that part of the interview process is to assess how your daughter functions. So hopefully you can get it straightened out so that the interviewer can... Read more »
Unless you have filed a Hardship Declaration, the landlord is permitted to commence and proceed with an eviction case. For thouse who have filed a Hardship Declaration, the moratorium on evictions has been extended to January 15, 2022. Please be aware that filing a Hardship Declaration does not... Read more »
I am the third party in a product liability insurance claim. The claim was denied earlier this month and just yesterday, the adjuster called me wanting to "resolve" the claim by offering payment for "pain" from the injury.
Before the insured sent the complaint over to... Read more »
It's difficult to say what the cause for the change in position on the part of the insurance carrier was without seeing the file and all communications. But what you describe is not uncommon. A claim could initially be denied because the examiner has not been presented with sufficient evidence... Read more »
A couple years back I worked for wal-mart. I took a week long vacation with one of my friends/coworkers to another state. We both put in for the week off and we both got it approved. When we got back I noticed my manager changed my schedule so I would be a no call no show. I worked for the company... Read more »
While this situation sounds very unfair, it is not unlawful for your employer to change your schedule at any time for any reason, even if this results in your termination. However, I imagine you would have been entitled to unemployment benefits if you could demonstrate that you had already been... Read more »
It would depend on the regulations of the school district, school, and bus company. In general, principals do have broad authority to audit or inspect activities that affect the welfare and safety of students. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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