Can my landlord attach my rental arrears to my motor vehicle accident claim? I'm being evicted and I'm disabled.

Your Landlord would first need to obtain a judgment against you before any attempt at attachment is made. Based on your question you may have a...

I need to evict a tenant that is late paying rent. It is a tenant at will agreement.

You'd go the 30-Day Route with the Notice to Quit. Always use a Constable. I've provided a link to a blog article which may help you.

It's unclear why you won the case the first time. You may consider counterclaiming at this point, especially if your landlord accepted a security...

I respectfully disagree with all above answers. The statute is explicit in that you may deduct unpaid rent (in this case use and occupancy)....

My father owns my apartment building. His wife (who is not the owner or on deed or mortgage) has moved to evict me. Options?

The "Landlord" need not be the owner. In order to have standing to be a Plaintiff in a summary process action you can be a property manager or...

Will my license be suspended?

Unfortunately in Mass you're either found responsible or not responsible. There's no plea you can enter into with the citing officer with regards...

Can I plea down a speeding ticket in Massachusetts?

That's unfortunate that you got a speeding ticket. There are, however, strategies for successfully appealing. Winning on appeal is more than just...

I returned a security deposit to a tennant after we both agreed on the amount now he is suing me after the fact for triple damag

You need to speak with an experience Landlord/Tenant attorney. Oftentimes clerks will not listen to reason in this situation. You would also need...

Do I need a real estate lawyer?

In answering, I will presume that the deposit has not been returned. GL ch. 186 sec. 15b governs security deposits. You may have a claim for...

What do I do if a tenant accuses me of 'self-help" and bullying?

A lot of this depends on whether there was a written agreement between yourself and the sub-tenant. Self-Help evictions are prohibited but the...