These types of lock issues are generally "emergencies" and must be fixed within 24 hours. If he is not doing so, call the board of health and...

Is it a violation of consumer law for a lender to not accept payment for a loan without a pre-payment penalty?

No this is a not a violation. Until you have a formal loan issued, there is nothing to pay off. Most loans require that you pay the full month in...

My ex girl is keeping our son from me she will not allow me to see him. I have never had my rights taken away. Can she do this

My colleagues are correct, but to explain a little bit more, in MA, unless you were married, the mother automatically gets full custody UNTIL you...

Can I bring my friend to the U.S with a visa?

Your friend needs to contact an immigration attorney in the US. As a friend, you have no ability to do anything for him other than help him talk to...

I owe someone a debt for services. They are not a business. They are harassing me. Do I have recourse?

There are no laws that govern the collection of personal debts, only consumer debts. As a result there are no violations that would allow you to...

I left my job without giving a notice, can I get in trouble?

No you cannot get in any kind of legal trouble. MA is an "at-will" state which means you can be fired or quit at any time. However, your employer...

Who is responsible for the leak, the upstairs unit owner or the condo association?

As my colleague said, it depends on the deeds. Usually, anything in the walls is the condo associations responsibility, but sometimes it can be a...

No. They have no obligation to identify themselves.

Do I have to tell the nanny that I have an indoor security camera in my home?

You must disclose any camera that records sound and cannot do so without the other person's permission. Other than that, you can record video (or...

Landlord Fining All Tenants?

This is a bluff. In order to evict you he will have to prove YOU violated the lease. There is no basis to "go after him" based on the notice, but...