Is roommate responsible for paying utilities for length of lease if she moves out unexpectedly, no notice to me?

Normally, the lease only governs the relationship between you and the landlord, not you and a co-signer of the lease. When you are responsible for...

Should I appeal a speeding ticket when the state trooper was waving down multiple cars before and after me at a toll booth?

Absolutely appeal. Even if you don't get the ticket completely overturned the judge has some discretion in terms of fine, reducing the charge, etc....

What do I need to do to fight an assault charge?

If you are unable to afford an attorney, make sure that you ask that they assign you counsel when you go to the courthouse. Generally it is a bad...

Legal cori check for housing?

A landlord is legally allowed to a CORI check on you. The kind they can do is based on what kind of landlord it is. A private landlord can do a...

Car insurance company cannot contact their insured, what can I do?

This depends largely on whether you have a police report naming the other driver. If you have a police report naming them, then that insurance...

Do I need to give spouce proceeds (that is due to him) if he has not paid child support?

Your obligation to pay the percentage of the house is a separate obligation from his obligation to pay child support. Child support guidelines are...

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Rectifying old lease without clear language on utilities

I agree with Attorney Callahan. Although, be aware that under Massachusetts law you are only entitled to have the tenant pay for certain utilities....

Can I get a low-income lawyer?

f you already have a default judgement against the company you will need to go to court to get a contempt order to force them to pay it. You may...

Ok so I work full time & need the bus to get to/from work I live out of town & the bus has missed me repeatedly

Unfortunately, there is probably no legal recourse unless you have a contract for them to pick you up. If it is a public bus file a complaint with...

Landlord / Tenant: Criminal background check for prospective rental tenants

You may refuse to rent to people based on a criminal history as long as you don't only single out people with a criminal background of another...