Is a lease clause stating that unpaid utility bills can be considered rent and deducted from a security deposit legal in MA?

I agree with my colleagues. However, I would add that, in order for a Landlord to impose liability for payment upon the tenant, the utilities must...

Is it legal for a landlord to withhold rent for unpaid utilities in previous tenant's name in MA?

I agree with my colleagues. However, I would add that, in order for a Landlord to impose liability for payment upon the tenant, the utilities must...

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In handling estate planning is it better to base the fee on the total assets or hourly rate?

I agree with my colleagues. MOst client's are better served with flat fee arrangements. I would add, however, that you should speak with several...

If what you say is true, and your mother has indeed been diagnosed with dimentia, you may do well to speak with an Elder Law Attorney in your area....

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If I wave my right to my late husbands estate what happens?

Kudos to you for taking the first, and proper, step: asking for guidance through unfamiliar territory. If you have a question as to what rights you...

My ex told me via text that I no longer needed to pay her child support.

Until there is a court order stating there is no child support, child support is still in effect. If there have been substantial material changes...

Do I have to give 30 days notice if there is no lease?

As my colleague pointed out, your ex fiancé needs to be given a notice equal to the rental period: for example, if you pay rent by the week, then...

I am a dentist. Criminal investigators are contacting me because I pulled out 6 teeth instead of 3.

Please follow my sister counsel's advice., and please refrain from making any further admissions such as you did above.

Your landlord has violated several provisions of the massachusetts general laws ( most notably, your right to quiet enjoyment of the apartment) You...

On 10/11/13 we rented a condo in fort myers for 1/15/14 thru 4/30/14 . On November my husband called on 11/13 to cancel.

It appears as though there may be a misunderstanding between the parties. You stated that you mentioned you may be able to come down for March and...