Deposit Refund Dispute Resolution

Summary

If you deposited funds with Legal Assistance of Western New York and they refuse to return them, you can request a written explanation, send a demand letter, consult your attorney, or file a complaint with the New York State Bar Association. If unresolved, consider a small claims lawsuit.

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Can Legal Assistance of Western New York keep funds you deposited with them if you do not agree to release the money to the landlord because you've done the work and landlord is no longer owner of property apartment and I did the work proved it with legal aid my attorney now I'm being told they were going to refund me my check I deposited and now it's they can't
To provide more accurate information, I'd need to know which state you're in. Generally, legal aid organizations return funds if services aren't provided. You may need to consult your attorney or contact the organization directly to understand their specific policy.
New York
In New York, Legal Assistance organizations should return funds if services aren't provided. However, each organization has its policies.
- Consult your attorney for specific advice.
- Contact Legal Assistance of Western New York for clarification.
- If unresolved, consider filing a complaint with the New York State Bar Association.
Is there a New York state law because last week he told me not to walk down supervisor was going to draw up the check and the papers for me to sign so I can get my deposit I do not authorize my payment to go to anybody but me can they hold it
In New York, these are the laws that may apply:
- Security Deposit Return: N.Y. GOL ยงยง *-*(*-a)
- Landlords must return the security deposit, less any lawful deduction, to the tenant.
- If a dispute arises, consult your attorney and consider filing a complaint with the New York State Attorney General's office.
He told me today that the supervisor and New York state law said that I cannot have my deposit back it's my money I signed for it I deposited it I demand that I get my check how do I do it
Here are some steps you can consider in New York:
- Request a written explanation for withholding your deposit.
- If not satisfied, send a demand letter for your deposit.
- Consult your attorney or Legal Assistance of Western New York for your legal rights.
- Lastly, you could file a small claims lawsuit if necessary.
Not the landlord funds that I deposited with legal assistance of Western New York
In New York, you can:
- Ask Legal Assistance of Western New York for a written explanation.
- If unsatisfied, send a written demand to them.
- Consult your attorney.
- If unresolved, file a complaint with the New York State Bar Association or a small claims lawsuit.