What forms did you sign? Surgery requires a release. You can also file a complaint with the licensing board.

" We have been trying to figure out the health issue since puppy was 6 months old. She is now 2." Then it seems your are at least 16 months late...

Retain counsel for the new charge, and then deal with both violations.

Work was performed in MA, making it a perfectly valid forum. This would seem to be a small claims action.

A coherent statement of the issues would be helpful.

Lawsuits require damages. Were your vet costs covered? If so, you have no damages.

The attack should have been reported to the police and animal control at the time. Obviously he has a case, and HE should be dealing with it.

Absent any prior agreement , you owe your irresponsible neighbor nothing.For that matter, ask him if he's going to pay your vet costs.

If the requirement is not in your lease, it cannot be added by his unilateral fiat.

Why are you living in Illegal basement apartment? Why have you waited this long to push the heat issue? Is there a written lease that includes a...