Neighbor with right-of-way hired contractor to maintain dirt road and add cobble apron. Should I have plan approval? Recourse?

You should review the document creating the right of way to know the scope of the easement. It might indicate something like "the right for...

Can tax assessor charge supplemental tax twice on new construction in MA?

You might meet with the assessor and ask him/her to explain the changes and how they arrived at the value. If you do not believe the home is...

I agree with Mr. Lally. You must first document the issue - prepare a log of the dates and times of the disturbance, and preferably with the...

Contact the town health inspector. If you have already left the property, it will be more difficult to seek relief against the landlord, but you...

How do I propose to town to deed an existing 2 family as "single family attached" instead of "condos" when converting/splitting

The only option other than to condo the property would be to sub-divide it. That may put the property in violation of local zoning. You would need...

Regarding signing a Release form contingent upon receiving the earnest deposit back

It is common to sign a release when a transaction falls through. It avoids any ambiguity that the transaction is truly at an end. However, the...

Can I reveal a home inspection report to existing tenants without any legal implication?

I agree with the previous post. This is not your problem and getting involved could expose you to claims, especially if you are trying to use this...

My tenant did not give me the keys. When can we enter the unit?

Abandonment can be tricky, but you have a strong indication that she has, indeed, abandoned between the lack of any property left in the unit that...

What Can I do about this one?

Massachusetts has a Lemon Law and a Lemon Aid Law that may apply to your brother's situation. There are various required steps that must be taken...

Can my landlord evict me if he doesn't receive rent for the month even if it was mailed to him?

Your landlord can evict you if you have not paid the rent. If he did not receive the funds, then you are delinquent. I suggest you pay him...