If mall security was to

Mall security is allowed to detain you for a reasonable amount of time if they reasonably believe that you have committed shoplifting. This is...

Are either of these situations legal? I've never had my productivity called into question and am afraid to take any more leave

FMLA is a protected right and it covers care for a parent. If you were out on an approved FMLA leave the employer cannot require you to cut it...

Can I seize property with a Tenants in the Entirety deed?

When a home is protected by a tenancy by the entirety, creditors CANNOT seize or levy an execution against the property as long as the non-debtor...

This can be solved by a lawsuit for private nuisance, which is a common law tort. If you sue in a court with equity jurisdiction the court can...

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Do I owe rent for an apartment in Boston that was properly transferred to a friend with the landlord's consent?

You state that the document said the friend would be "taking over" the lease. That language implies an assignment of the lease. If the landlord...

How long after a trust is written, does it take affect.

The effective date of the trust depends on the language of the trust. If you are trying to use a trust to move assets, you have to be careful. If...

If the smoke detector was beeping because it needed batteries then your landlord has to notify you that they are going to enter to replace them....

SHOULD I MAKE A SIGN INFORMING THAT THIS IS BEING USED.

As long as the camera is only monitoring your home and spaces that are public there is no expectation of privacy so you are free to use video. Be...

If Motion to Dismiss is not taken into consideration, although I have a valid reason. My options? Can I appeal that decision?

Your header and your question conflict here. If a motion is "taken into consideration" that means the judge is considering it. If the judge denies...

To begin with, for a month-to-month lease, the landlord does not require "cause" to send a 30 day notice to quit. As long as they comply with all...