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If a judge gives 6 month fortenant to vacate premises during this period can land lord ask for more rent or raise the rent?
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Answered on March 03, 2021
Well yes, but not without severe consequences. First off, a landlord cannot unilaterally raise the rent. A lease or tenancy is a contact, so the...
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Can anything be done to remove an eviction order?
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Answered on March 02, 2021
You can either contact the lawyer that handled the case and see if they will agree to reopen and dismiss the case, or you can file a motion to...
Should I be paying for the electric connected to the hot water heater that my neighbor in the adjacent apartment uses also?
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Answered on March 02, 2021
It's most likely not a code violation. However, if the hot water services BOTH apartments, then you can't be made to pay for it by your landlord,...
If my ex girlfriend left her belongings at my house how long do I legally have to hold on to them before they can be thrown away
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Answered on March 01, 2021
There's no set time. The answer is "Long enough that it's clear she abandoned it." You may just want to tell her she has until a certain time to...
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Can I sue a police department for discrimination?
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Answered on March 01, 2021
Probably not. Even if you weren't found guilty, involvement with law enforcement could be a perfectly valid reason not to award a contract. There...
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Can I sue my employer in Massachusetts?
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Answered on March 01, 2021
You cannot sue your boss just for being a bad person or personally insulting or mean to you. While unacceptable on a human level, the law doesn't...
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Can I get a refund for a non refundable contract?
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Answered on March 01, 2021
It all depends on what your contract says. For instance if you are coming from out of the country and it's your home government that's preventing...
We are trying to exit a lease early and the management company seems unwilling to negotiate required early term fees.
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Answered on March 01, 2021
The answer is MAYBE. Generally, a contract is enforceable against whoever signed it. This means that if the lease has YOUR signature, it may be...
How can i get my money back from automatic subscription fraud?
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Answered on March 01, 2021
A lot here depends on what the service was for, what the contract ACTUALLY said, and as my colleague pointed out why you didn't notice for so long....
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What does a medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application.
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Answered on March 01, 2021
What kind of disability? For instance, if you applied for social security disability you have to prove that you are medically disabled AND haven't...
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