I have lived in the same apt.for 38 years the new management wants me to get renters insurance can I be evicted if I do not get

Your contract between you and the landlord are what control. See the lease and determine what your obligations are. If you were not in agreement,...

Foreclosure Defense Assistance needed.

Legal expenses may be one of the toughest challenges associated with getting the legal help each person needs. Just keep asking around, and as...

Can I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy online or through the mail? I don't have a car and I'm on food stamps.

You can find a lot of information online, but in general, even a simple filing may require the assistance of an attorney to ensure you make the...

Pre-1978 home in New Hamphire

As mentioned above, you must comply with both federal and state requirements. (The state requirements vary from state to state on what needs to be...

Section 8

Be very careful in how you inform your potential tenants about whether or not you can rent to them. As you stated, the choice is not yours,...

When can I get my money back and how much will I get?

As stated above, your concerns is over the length of time to process the insurance claim. You should soon receive information from an agent...

Back rent

Assuming the landlord has the ability to report to a credit reporting agency, then he may report the past due amount. Back rent is always due, the...

Many leases automatically include language that states rent will be prorated. But as the prior answer states, it depends on the circumstances. If...

Lawsuit for retaliatory eviction?

A claim of retaliation is very serious, and meant to remedy a very serious wrongdoing. Only a careful review by an attorney can assist in...

Leased home in MA, who must pay the water bill?

When dealing with a property with multiple units, the owner is generally liable for the water bill. MA law states that all utility bills are solely...

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