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I have rented an Art Studio in a reconditioned old mill. Who is responsible for obtaining the occupancy permit?
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Answered on July 22, 2018
The owner of the property is responsible for obtaining the certificate of occupancy. You should not be paying rent on the place unless it can be...
In a 8 apartment dwelling there is a coin-op washer and dryer.Washer has been broken for a year I am disabled does he to fix it
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Answered on July 22, 2018
Your landlord only has to repair or replace the washer if the lease or rental agreement states that the facilities are included as part of your...
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How can I make my boyfriend leave my home ,he hasn't been in my home a month yet?
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Answered on July 22, 2018
You have three options. The first option is to simply ask that he leave. Second, evict him as if you were his landlord. Third, if you truly fear...
Is $4,000 for restitution for getting 4 tires slashed but having witnesses for court too much to ask for or could I go higher?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
Restitution is to compensate victims of wrongdoing for their damages. You will have to prove your damages. The court will not allow you to make a...
When is a divorce final in MA?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
A judgment for divorce becomes final 90 days after the judge granted same. A hearing for divorce cannot be before the judge until the expiration...
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Mother died 2014. Father died 2018. Father paid credit card payments till death. Card wasin my moms name. Do i have 2 pay debt?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
If the home was owned jointly by your mother and father, her interest transferred to your father by operation of law. Therefore, the credit card...
If an employee is informed their position is getting eliminated, how much notice must their employer give them?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
Unless you are a contracted employee, your employer can terminate your employment at any time without notice provided that such termination is not...
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Can a landlord be sued for slander if a private matter is discussed someone not involved and then they tell others ?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
You can only maintain a claim of slander if you suffered damages and the information publicized was false. Your landlord owes you no duty of...
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How much does it cost to finalize a divorce ?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
I am not sure what you mean by "divorce decree." If you mean that you have a divorce judgment NISI, there is nothing that you need to do as it...
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Can I bring my biological father to court for not being in my life? I found him after 28 years.
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Answered on July 20, 2018
There is no legal requirement that a parent have anything to do with their child. I imagine it does hurt but it is probably more his loss than yours.
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