I agree with the other responding attorneys. There is no ban on spanking on Massachusetts. The question of whether spanking is unlawful or...

Our question: "is it legal I am one month late on my rent payment, my landlord put for rent signs outside my unit, advertising m

It's not necessarily unlawful (though it might be under some sets of facts), just a bit stupid. You may have counterclaims or defenses that would...

My rental co for apt hv been chging late fees from rent due the 1st but i pay on 3rd wed of month.That was the agreement.

I agree with Attorney Langer that technically the rent is late. However, I also think you have a pretty good eviction defense based on waiver of...

Can you take legal action against a website that allows you to post comments but if a poster reply's to a comments

I agree with Attorney Ballard. Note that the Huffington Post has user moderators as well as those on staff, and I see plenty of hedging language...

My Company established in Florida was sue by a distributor in Massachusetts for unpaid invoice.

You should hire (or at least consult with) an attorney. There aren't enough facts to give a definite answer as to the best course. For example,...

If you're a tenant at will, the landlord can seek to evict you at any time with one rental period's notice. If you're under a lease, you're in a...

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I have filed for unemployment in MA when fired for failed alcohol test on 6/13-- --what to do if deny and do I have chance ?

If they deny your unemployment benefits, you can request a hearing, which you should do. You would generally have a better chance at this hearing...

It's impossible to say for sure. If the plaintiffs have represented to the court that you were jointly stipulating to dismiss the entire case with...

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Unsure if I am legally being sub-metered for water by landlord.

In order to be able to charge you for water use, the landlord must meet all of the requirements of M.G.L. c. 186 § 22 and 105 CMR 410.354, the...

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We are a tenant at will. Our landlord served us with a termination notice out of retaliation of us reporting her actions

You have to pay the rent, unless some reason not stated lets you withhod rent, such as bad conditions. However, if the Notice to Quit was for...