If there is 3 contempt to file can I combine the 3 of them in one or I have to file each one separate?

Dear Parent: Although your ex is in "contempt" in three different matters, the ex is only in contempt of one court order, correct? Thus, you may...

Lease never said we had to go to bed at 11pm as the landlord stated after we were here 40 days. And no accounting of sec dep.

Dear Tenants: First off, and for the record, any residential rental lease that requires a tenant to go to bed by a certain time, absent some form...

Dear Tenant: I must say, based on your representations in the fact pattern, I'm quite shocked that National Grid did not red tag or shut down the...

Do I owe my former cotenant last months rent if she/he moves out a month early without lease?

Dear Roommate: From your question, it appears your roommate moved out of the premises in mid November, and they want you to pay the last months...

What Mass law can i cite and/or write in a 30 day letter notice i am moving out?

Dear Enraged Tenant: General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B Deals with security deposits. The link to the law is...

My son was arrested for what I believe was for violation of a temporary restraining order, and held without bail.

Dear Blind and Naive Mother: 1) Violation of a Temporary Restraining Order IS IN FACT a criminal act. 2) While none of us can be 100% certain of...

What is a legally acceptable method of rent payment in Massachusetts? Is a Chase ap instant payment considered acceptable?

I agree with Attorney Silva, that you can accept rent in any form or fashion that you like. In theory you can accept farm animals in lieu of...

Can I take her car

Dear Parent: If the car is your car (registered and insured under your name) it's your car, do whatever you want with it, If the car is her car...

Landlord Tenant Massachusetts: Tenant breaks lease, keeping security deposit question.

Dear Landlord: You raise two points in your question, that should be addressed. The first, is the Landlord's duty to mitigate his own damages, and...

I need advice on what to say to the judge this Monday

Dear Mother: I shake my head and wonder if you made an agreement to share legal custody of the minor child, or was it Court Ordered as part of...