I shared a home with a home owner, and he died in feb my lease expires in may. however I had an agreement where I paid for the

If there was some understanding with the decedent that he was supposed to reimburse you for these bills, then you may have a claim against the...

How do I get a default judgment against an individual?

The other answers have given information on how to get a judgment, which involves first filing suit and properly making service. There are ways to...

I think what you are asking is whether you can operate a coffee shop without having a restroom at least for your employees. The health or building...

CAR DEALER SOLD ME A FAULTY CAR?desperate please help

You should review the following and then contact an attorney if you have further questions or believe that you have a claim:...

If your lease ended on March 31 and you accepted rent for April 1, then you have created a tenancy at will (month to month tenancy) starting April...

Security Deposits in Massachusetts?

Your landlord is in violation of the security deposit laws which carry stiff penalties for non-compliance. You can review many of the details in a...

CAn a landlord evict me for excersing my rights to call the police ?

Under Massachusetts law, there is a rebuttable presumption that an attempt to evict a tenant for the lawful exercise of their rights is retaliatory...

Is there any legal action I can take on my neighbor who’s dog CONTINOUSLY wanders into my yard to do his business?

Speak with your town's animal control officer.

My landlord texted me he would like us out in 60 days, we live in MA. Is this legal with a month to month lease?

There are two issues here. First is whether he has used words that indicate that your lease is actually terminated. Arguably just saying "I would...

Can I take only cleaning fee and no deposit from my tenant?

A rose is a rose by any other name. Isn't what you are suggesting exactly a security deposit? Even if it wasn't, Massachusetts law limits what you...