In Boston, can a tenant withhold rent on a building rehabbed on short form that has never had a certificate of occupancy?

Rent withholding typically requires evidence of a condition that affects the health or safety of the occupants. If the property is free of defects,...

How long does a landlord have to send an exterminator

File a complaint with the board of health and ask for an inspection.

This is governed by the condominium documents. Those need to be reviewed in order to determine at what point in time the developer may start...

This requires a title examination and a full instrument survey at the outset. Also, if you have title insurance, they may cover the cost of...

Can I borrow money from a second bank?

The clause does restrict you from taking out certain types of loans, but it does not prevent all loans. The purpose behind this type of clause is...

I would want to know exactly how they are planning to use the land and what will be visible from your property. As well, you might have concerns...

Can I take a former partner (verbal agreement) to small claims for my original start up monies marked as a loan to be repaid?

The issue of whether money paid by investors is characterized as a loan or capital contribution is one that cannot be answered easily with only the...

AA dept collector call my aunt in Florida haven't had contact in yrs I owe 400 I'm credit card for 1yr and a half am now disabe?

If this is a collection agency, they are not permitted to discuss your account with your aunt unless you gave permission or she is a co-signer....

Can my quit claim deed be reversed and can I evict them as tenants ?

This sounds like some serious fraud and overreaching that requires a detailed review of the facts before any opinions can be expressed. There may...

Can a debt collector lie about their identity to get the consumer to verify information?

This is definitely illegal in violation of state and federal law that governs debt collection. There are steps you can take immediately to get this...