What is the name of your state? NY
Hi,
I've lived in a coop apt for 6-yrs, and had 1 A/C in the unit. In August of 2005, my infant daughter was diagnosed w/upper respiratory problems, and our doctor recommended putting an A/C unit in our bedroom. We have his note to this effect. Being the end of the season, we purchased an old a/c unit from an estate sale (no receipt), and installed in in the window. We wrote a letter notifying them of this and mailed it (regular mail) to the management office. Of course they claim they didn't receive it.
In September of 2005, the board claims they did an a/c inspection (first one in six years), and sent us a notice of fees in arears for failure to report a 2nd a/c unit for 6-years/ Outrageous! Lates fees and all they assessed us $1,600+ dollars.
To resolve it amicably, we did the following to no avail:
1.Went to the board meeting w/dr's note. Old fogies condescending and taking advantage of us (young couple), refused to drop the fees.
2.Wrote the VP of Mgmt office, and said that he couldn't help us.
3.Consulted a lawyer who drafted a letter to the board, and advised that we would like to resolve and we will not pay.
ALL OF THIS FAILED!! They leave us no choice to sue in small claims. My wife seeing a new late fee paid the arears in FULL, and now I want this money bacK!
Please advise how I can go about this in small claims court. What legal terminology should I use on my claim? Thank you.
Hi,
I've lived in a coop apt for 6-yrs, and had 1 A/C in the unit. In August of 2005, my infant daughter was diagnosed w/upper respiratory problems, and our doctor recommended putting an A/C unit in our bedroom. We have his note to this effect. Being the end of the season, we purchased an old a/c unit from an estate sale (no receipt), and installed in in the window. We wrote a letter notifying them of this and mailed it (regular mail) to the management office. Of course they claim they didn't receive it.
In September of 2005, the board claims they did an a/c inspection (first one in six years), and sent us a notice of fees in arears for failure to report a 2nd a/c unit for 6-years/ Outrageous! Lates fees and all they assessed us $1,600+ dollars.
To resolve it amicably, we did the following to no avail:
1.Went to the board meeting w/dr's note. Old fogies condescending and taking advantage of us (young couple), refused to drop the fees.
2.Wrote the VP of Mgmt office, and said that he couldn't help us.
3.Consulted a lawyer who drafted a letter to the board, and advised that we would like to resolve and we will not pay.
ALL OF THIS FAILED!! They leave us no choice to sue in small claims. My wife seeing a new late fee paid the arears in FULL, and now I want this money bacK!
Please advise how I can go about this in small claims court. What legal terminology should I use on my claim? Thank you.