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  1. Michael Wechsler

    Resurtification demanding personal information from Bank Statements

    Beyond rude. It never fails to surprise me how people who receive government benefits believe that it's an invasion of their right to privacy to not provide proof that they are eligibility. Easy enough for anyone to search for a document on HUD eligibility . And if they don't want to have their...
  2. Skyscraper Jail Debate Impacts 2021 New York City Elections

    News Skyscraper Jail Debate Impacts 2021 New York City Elections

    One of the most divisive and controversial issues separating this year’s candidates in the elections for New York City Mayor and New York City Council has revolved around the City's controversial “borough based jails” project. In 2019, the New York City Council voted to close the 413 acre...
  3. Michael Wechsler

    Contract Amendment Question

    The above responses seem right on target. I'm guessing that you may be trying to ask whether the amendment means (i) that you're locked into a 12 month agreement beginning on August 2020 running through August 2021 versus (ii) being able to terminate end of February. My guess is that there...
  4. Michael Wechsler

    Deceased mother owned a mobile home on a rented lot, owes back rent

    I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Debts would be paid off from the proceeds of your late mother's estate.
  5. Michael Wechsler

    Music licensing for Instagram/Facebook

    Your use depends on the terms contained in the license. If there are no restrictions then it would seem it can be used for any purpose. Some items are in the public domain and don't require licensing (more often old written works whose copyrights have expired). This is a favorite of "free...
  6. Michael Wechsler

    Music licensing for Instagram/Facebook

    In other words, the source offering the music states that it is being provided as being free to use, including commercial uses such as creating advertisements. Nobody here can tell you whether doing this is right or "lawful". We can tell you that you need to weigh the risks and read...
  7. Michael Wechsler

    Email Campaign Marketing

    There are legal, technical and business issues. Legal - answered above. Check federal law (CAN-SPAM) and state law for starters. But you've got large issues besides this. Technical - I won't get into detail but there are whitelisting measures that businesses need to take to avoid going...
  8. Michael Wechsler

    Letter of termination of contract

    The contract may lock the OP into exclusivity but doesn't provide much in the way of compensation. So 60-70% of very little is even less, and in a much worse position if there are better opportunities. Not enough data here for me.
  9. Michael Wechsler

    Letter of termination of contract

    From browsing the OP's messages, the OP believes the OP is being prevented from taking alternative work opportunities. Terminate today, have 2-3 opportunities next week. Feel there is too much we don't know.
  10. Michael Wechsler

    Letter of termination of contract

    @welkin that's another very good point - although technically the contract has an autorenewal provision. Truth be told, I'm going to revise my thoughts to the most succinct to be clearer after having coffee. 1. Withought seeing the entire agreement, the ability to provide a meaningful answer...
  11. Michael Wechsler

    Selling Home, Noisy Neighbor

    @StanD Thanks for following up. It's really useful and helpful to see such progress reports. Wishing you the best of luck.
  12. Michael Wechsler

    Management's company inappropriate charges

    It's not like there is an arbitrary amount set just for you. All of the property owners in the association are subject to the set of rules. Recently I reviewed property in Florida for a client that seemed to be selling at a lower market value than I had expected. Looking more closely, I...
  13. Michael Wechsler

    Do I owe even thought they were not timely as told

    I'll think through this problem. Let's first establish that the estimated time of arrival for an ad hoc call is just an estimate subject to change. You can cancel the service any time prior the same way their estimated time can change. The first issue that would likely be examined if this...
  14. Michael Wechsler

    Should I get my security deposit back?

    Here are the steps to obtain the return of a security deposit from a landlord, which includes a sublessor like your former roomate who was your "landlord" for these purposes. Getting back a security deposit Starting a case to get a security deposit back I am unaware if a court such as small...
  15. Michael Wechsler

    surveillance

    This is an old one and I was surprised too. Although I'm not sure of the answers based on the limited amount of information. I think it would depend upon the type of communication. For example, if it's wireless communication - the easiest example being unencrypted - then there would not be...
  16. Michael Wechsler

    SSN was stolen, I have no ID

    While it's off-topic here, that is very true. Our local politicians (such as our Mayor, Bill de Blasio and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) have openly waged campaigns against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and it's why I raised the issue of state-based requirements. Illinois...
  17. Michael Wechsler

    Management's company inappropriate charges

    You need to appreciate how the purchase of subdivided units of a jointly owned property work. In both condos and co-ops there is a "unit" which is in charge of the commonality. For example, if you're a co-op shareholder, the corporation owns the common areas and set house rules for the...
  18. Michael Wechsler

    I commissioned someone for a project, a 6 week project that’s now 4 months and counting. Help.

    Perhaps you've had this discussion but I don't see any final attempt to get a definitive esimated delivery date. He mentioned specifically 4-6 weeks and you can show him the message. Gently ask what is the hold up and try to get him to give you a conservative date. It shouldn't take longer...
  19. Michael Wechsler

    Impound fee refund

    Sorry to hear about what happened. You can also tell them that you will go to small claims court and file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and state attorney general. Unfortunately I've seen a number of such places defiant, considering that there are more cases to prosecute...
  20. Michael Wechsler

    SSN was stolen, I have no ID

    Yes, that's true. At this point I've been thinking Real ID only given how New York City has been aggressively marketing them - I live within reasonably close proximity to 3 airports!
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