In MA, are non-competes valid? Are they valid if a company is acquired by another company?

Non-competes can be valid in Massachusetts. There are many factors that courts take into account when seeking to void or uphold a non-compete...

Residential address for a LLC

Yes, a residential address is acceptable for your LLC as long as there is someone there presumably yourself to accept service on behalf of the LLC....

Does my landlord have to provide us with a hotel for the night or is the space heater ok?

You did the right thing reporting it right away. Now it is on the landlord to act in a reasonable manner in getting the issue fixed. They are not...

All court documents and decisions unless protected by an order of the court such as being sealed are public record. Searching your name alone would...

Massachusetts requires that your registered agent have a physical address where they can be served at. A p.o. box address is prohibited as your...

Tenant automatic stay chapter 7

I agree with Attorney Callahan. Speaking with a Bankruptcy Attorney such as Ms. Callahan would be a great first step and could help you to...

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. The landlord/agent may be acting in an unreasonable manner and you may be able to seek a temporary...

Is there anything that I can do to get my deposit back? I really need that! Or am I pretty much screwed?

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. You can always ask the landlord for a copy of the executed lease agreement that you signed. From...

Can we take legal action against our former landlord of 5 years?

You always have the right to pursue legal action if you feel the landlord breached a duty to you and you were harmed. From your facts listed it...

Does she have any recourse to sue. Whom? The roommates? The Landlord who cause "Harm" even inertly through his compliance?

There are a few questions that need to be answered before your question can be addressed. How long ago did this occur? In Massachusetts there is a...