Is pet rent legal in Massachusetts? I have been paying pet rent for 2 years and now I'm hearing it's illegal.

Honestly, the law in MA is unclear as to whether 'pet rent' is legal. A 'pet deposit,' if taken together with a security deposit is NOT legal. The...

I moved into my apartment on November 3, 2012. I paid for the apartment from November 1, 2012 including the gas, electric, etc.

What do you mean by "This new apartment in 2012 extended my lease until November 30 which is wrong"? You'll have to pay for the term of your lease....

Reverse mortgage and bankruptcy

I've had many clients with a reverse mortgage file for bankruptcy and not lose their home. However, I'd recommend you speak with an attorney to...

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I'm sorry to hear this. Please try this family shelter: http://www.ebcrossroads.org/ or look for information / resources at...

Do I have to sue to be entitled to treble damages over security deposit?

You're entitled to it as soon as the violation occurs. However, if you want treble damages, you may have to sue for it. You'd be entitled to...

After 25 years can my employer suspend me without pay for refusing to travel.

Whether or not you're entitled to overtime is dependent on if you're an exempt or non-exempt employee. That determination requires a significant...

Security Deposit question

When was the last day of your tenancy? That's when the 30 days starts. Get a lawyer if and only if they actually violate it (don't send you the...

Could it conceivably be considered a violation of an order of protection to indirectly give belongings to children named in it?

I would take your attorney's advice as he/she has more information about the specific situation. However, remind him/her that your ex's attorney...

Its very unlikely, but possible, that you'll be arrested for this. They usually don't go through the bother of having you arrested. That being...

If someone is suffering with mental illness and does something at work that is illegal breaking the rules, can they get fired ?

This question is confusing because I can't tell if you're the person, the person's friend, or a person at the company. As such, it's hard for me to...