Does my landlord have the right to keep security deposit if he didn't do a Statement of condition?

Your landlord has likely violated multiple requirements of the state security deposit statute, M.G.L. c. 186, s. 15B. In addition as a practical...

What liability does a tenant have beyond the security deposit?

Yes, she can charge you, and if you don't pay she can sue you. If the remaining amount in dispute is less than or equal to $7,000, this would be...

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Do i have a harrassment case against ex landlord?

If I understand you correctly, you are asking whether you can sue for money damages. It seems to me that you probably have a decent claim on your...

Rented a vacation in P'town a year ago and owner still has not returned $500 deposit even though he promised to. Worth pursuing?

I agree with the other attorneys in general about the claim being good, but I see a sticking point due to your apparent current absence from the...

I just gave 30 days notice . Now landlord is trying to evict. Is this legal?

There is no "month to month lease"; you are a tenant at will. Most likely what is happening is that the landlord has sent you a Notice to Quit, so...

What can a person like me do , if my soon to be ex husband signed my name to a Sallie Mae student loan without my knowledge,?

You should immediately contact a debt collection defense attorney to discuss your rights and options. You may have claims under the Fair Debt...

As a landlord can i shut off the electricy to a tenant that has not payed there share of the bill?

No. Under the Attorney General's consumer protection regulations, specifically 940 CMR 3.17, it is an unfair and deceptive act for a landlord to...

Can my member interest in a llc be diluted and a portion given to another member?

Possibly. A full answer would depend on the facts and the operating agreement of the LLC.

Civil cause of action for indecent assault worthwhile?

Out of curiosity I quickly looked up that case, but the table entry just says "Judgment affirmed" or some such. I think you're understandably...

I deposited and signed the lease on an apartment. It was falsely listed as no fee, do I have to pay the fee?

I'm a little unclear on some of the details, such as what was done by the broker and what by the landlord (I'd expect that the landlord would have...