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  1. Michael Wechsler

    Is there any way to force the County to maintain a county public road or enforce ordinances?

    I just noticed that this is an old thread. If there are issues such as this one where consumers feel powerless to obtain help about a righteous matter, it may be time to turn to the news media, press and social media in the hope it might attract the wrong type of attention for the county and...
  2. Michael Wechsler

    Leases- 18 y/o

    This is a good question even though there isn't a legal issue presented. I'm sympathetic to our young people who want or need to start their own lives earlier than planned, but this is often not a simple endeavor. As most have mentioned above, the key issue is risk mitigation - what is the...
  3. Michael Wechsler

    Driving with wrong license plate, car not registered or insured

    The above are excellent "life tips" and I have to wonder about the age of those in issue. Your college and neighborhood buddies may truly mean no harm but it doesn't mean that they are free from being extremely careless and taking significant risks. Going forward, do not use blind faith. @Tax...
  4. Michael Wechsler

    Gun possession in Chicago and transportation

    As was mentioned above, Chicago is like New York City in having extremely strict gun laws. Here in NYC it is recommended to call the NYC hotline which answers all types of questions, and they have a specific telephone number for guns. I'm assuming they have the same for Chicago...
  5. Michael Wechsler

    Impeding Traffic for Sitting Briefly at a Green Light?

    I noticed that too. But some infractions never get too old to write up. ;)
  6. Michael Wechsler

    Impeding Traffic for Sitting Briefly at a Green Light?

    Impossible for any of us to say without more. Good advice here to discuss everything you can with your attorney and let them handle the matter. It's possible what you say is true and the summons may be ultimately dismissed due to being unsubstantiated, but be prepared for some of what other...
  7. Michael Wechsler

    Racket Law - new legal resource or just subliminal thinking?

    Amusing story that happened during work. I was looking at notes taken by our client intake team handling calls from people looking for legal assistance. In one of the notes I see that the potential client had a legal form agreement signed by their spouse that was obtained from "Racket Law."...
  8. Michael Wechsler

    Ex-Roommate Seeking More Money From Me After I Moved Out

    Absolutely. The whole point of joint and several liability is to address the landlord's desire to have absolutely no involvement between bickering roommates. It sounds like the rent was going to get paid to the landlord by the remaining tenant, even if it required begging a parent. The only way...
  9. Michael Wechsler

    Requirements to sell a car and transfer title in New Jersey or New York

    Good to see you in the library and glad you posted here. I did a little research on the road and made a few calls. In short: The items on the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (not DMV like in New York) website are required on the title, and you will need to turn in your plates. Transferring Vehicle...
  10. Michael Wechsler

    Ex-Roommate Seeking More Money From Me After I Moved Out

    If I understand correctly: You signed a one year lease, joint and several with an ex-roomate. Both of you agreed to pay half? Was there any agreement, oral or written? I assume it is oral and the agreement was to pay half (but see below.) You had to cover 5 months You decided to leave after 5...
  11. Michael Wechsler

    Consumer Fraud Las Vegas Resort Fee, Amenities Fee seems like a scam

    I visited Las Vegas and the Canyons a short while ago and found that different companies displaying booking fees in a variety of ways. Some of these fees get added right at the end when you are just about to pay - so you end up wasting copious amounts of time thinking you've finally found...
  12. Michael Wechsler

    Consumer Fraud Las Vegas Resort Fee, Amenities Fee seems like a scam

    Las Vegas resort fees and other extra fees... I am very sympathetic. It is incredibly difficult to budget a trip through Las Vegas without having significant post event surprises. Almost everything there seems to come with a "catch" that was not prior realized. Here is what others have to say...
  13. Michael Wechsler

    Data breech

    It's possible but there isn't enough information given to know exactly what happened. On the surface it doesn't seem too nefarious or that there should be concern yet. If the poster was logged into something, for example eventbrite, I wonder whether the response he received was to the sign in...
  14. Michael Wechsler

    Data breech

    I wonder whether there was some type of sign in process in which you would consent to provide your account information. From what it sounds like, I'm not sure there is a data breach but unknowingly having connected the data and the gmail account. I wonder whether @KimCee ever asked them why they...
  15. Michael Wechsler

    Defending red light camera tickets

    I'm not sure how convincing it will be to walk into court with a barren claim that the light duration was too short, as painfully inconvenient as it may be. The minimum recommended duration under the FHA for a speed limit of 25 mph is 3 seconds. You may want to take a video of the traffic...
  16. Michael Wechsler

    Defending red light camera tickets

    I couldn't find a reference to the minimum duration of yellow lights for traffic control signals in New York City's Administrative Code. It may be arguable that it must be a minium of 3 seconds and up to 6 seconds, depending upon the street and speed limight. I did find an interesting reference...
  17. Michael Wechsler

    Speeding tickets from NYC cameras that are near 10 mph or above speed limit

    Being in NYC I can understand the sentiment and dynamics. Even on our major roadways the maximum speed was lowered to just 25mph - so an 8 lane boulevard has the same speed limit as a 1 lane side street. Making sure you're under the speed limit (20mph?) can feel glacial, especially if you're...
  18. Michael Wechsler

    Pay for parking with ParkNYC app, get a summons for not displaying receipt!

    :D I can certainly appreciate the sentiment. I was asked the same question by another friend who is furious. He wants a roto-rooter discovery to uncover why meter maids are giving out parking tickets without first checking to see if a license plate had paid parking credit in the ParkNYC system...
  19. How to file, win, and defend a Small Claims Court lawsuit in New York City

    Small Claims Court How to file, win, and defend a Small Claims Court lawsuit in New York City

    The following is a summary of legal best practices to follow for people who are not lawyers that seek to file a lawsuit in the small claims court in New York City. The New York State Unified Court System (NYSUCS) is the judicial branch of New York State, which provides and supervises state...
  20. Creating successful house rules for condo and co-op buildings

    Buildings, Condo & Co-op Creating successful house rules for condo and co-op buildings

    Creating effective co-op and condo house rules is an essential part of maintaining harmonious community living. Rules are similar to regulations that are typically created and modified by the organization's board of directors. The best house rules strike a fair balance between protecting the...
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