Is it legal for a 21 year old (male) to have sexual intercourse with a 17 year old (female) in Massachusetts? I know the age of

Although the age of consent in MA is 16, you could have problems if they want to make an exemple out of you with contributing to the delinquency of...

While treating for work related injuries under workers compensation, is insurer required to pay for pain meds after I'm at MMI?

The settlement ends the insurance company's obligation to pay any more benefits relating to that particular injury in most cases. You can try to...

I have been scammed by a pest exterminator for $1,025. Do I contact Atty. Gen'l or go to small claims court or hire a lawyer?

You should first send him a demand letter. If you get no response from your letter, the next step could be either the AG or suit (an attorney can...

I signed a hall rental contract in MA last nite and cancelled it by phone 2 hours later.Is Deposit refundable?

You will have to read the contract. Most of these contracts have provisions fro cancellations and refunds.

Do guests of tenants have any rights?

Other than the rights of your tenants to have guests as they desire, their rights (guests) are very limited. I write a provision in my leases and...

Does an judgment automatically take place or do we need to go back to court to get it?

First, the information on the credit report is from records so it is (may) automatic. Second, the sheriff will only get notification if you send...

When is a house considered a lodging house?

Check to see if it meets the State Sanitary Code requirements. If it does, it is usually an apartment. Also, a good rule of thumb to ensure...

Civil housing discrimination attorney

Hopefully for you a good to great great but at least competent attorney.

As Attorney Whittingham stated, you must still pay. You are not paying rent but you are paying for the "services" used- shelter and use. Any time...

Is it possible to have a homestead exemption of $300,000?

Your Homestead exemption would not count in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a purposeful and voluntary action whereby you GIVE interest in your assets. ...