Can they keep your deposit on a wedding reception?

Not sure who the "they" in this question is for. If you are talking about your wedding vendor's what deposits are and are not refundable are based...

How do I get rid of a stomping neighbor who is leasing the unit above me?

I agree. Legally there really is no recourse for noisy neighbors except to ASK your landlord to try and address it. At most, they can probably just...

ALL deadlines in MA have been extended by order of the SJC, so if you were served a motion at any time between March 17 and now, the timelines for...

I agree with my colleague. If you have already paid last month's rent you should be fine to move out on or before July 31 with no issues and...

How can i get a lower termination fee for my lease due to the current circumstance? What's the best way to talk with landlord?

Legally, your landlord has no obligation to negotiate with you on any portion of the lease as a result of the COVID crisis. However, there are some...

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? & Justice delayed is justice denied-- Possibility of redressing a professional board's overkill?

You should speak to a lawyer who deals with licensing and board issues. The Bar of Board Registration (who deals with lawyers) has completely...

Can I sell my apartment building if I have a co signer that won't in Massachusetts

It depends what you mean by "co-signor." If the person is a co-owner on the deed you need their permission. If all the other person did was co-sign...

I'm sorry but there is no case here. There is no "right" to renew a lease, and a landlord doesn't need any good reason not to renew it. Not wanting...

There is no requirement for landlords to be "insured" for dogs. Other than reporting this to the landlord, there is no legal recourse here. Your...

Percentage of 401 K/bonus split in a divorce?

In MA you are not automatically "entitled" to any set percentage of assets. There are a whole host of factors that get considered and you should...