What if landlord didn't know about the state Sanitary Code violations?

In order to be a defense to rent, the landlord had to know before hand. However, this doesn't prevent these conditions from being a counterclaim,...

Judge dismissed eviction, I disagree, what are my options?

A rent increase notice is ONLY effective if the other side agrees to it. A landlord cannot unilaterally raise the rent. The proper way to raise...

Would it be illegal for a 16yr old to date a 13 yr old in MA?

Any form of sexual contact, which can include kissing and hugging, could be deemed to be sexual assault under certain circumstances, which would...

I been summons as a witness,i really dont want to go. Will i go to jail?

There is no right to refuse to testify against someone you were in a relationship with, but not married to. The commonwealth is calling you because...

Is it viable to appeal an eviction case that was dismissed?

No rent increase notice is valid unless the tenant accepts it. Rental agreements are contracts and the other side won't be bound unless they agree....

What to do with a tenant that's refusing to pay rent in order to qualify to free back rent money from the State?

If the tenant is refusing to pay rent, you will need to file an eviction against them in court for non-payment of rent. Unless they pay you by the...

This is not a legal issue, it is a military administrative issue. The recruit needs to speak to his chain of command and the medical officers to...

Does marriage effect child support calculations?

The fact that the custodial parent will be choosing not to work, means that the court can assign her the income she would be earning if she were...

What happens when a will is not executed the way it was intended?

Your daughter needs to consult with a lawyer. Depending on when she found out the money was taken for incorrect purposes, she may be able to sue...

You have two separate questions here. First, as long as the probation is ongoing this case will show as a "pending" charge, and it will show up on...