Does the court will estimate the relief ( payment) if you don't know how much you are supposed to be paid?

The court will not estimate. While magistrates try to be helpful with pro se folks and will assign damages made clear to them, there is always a...

I am evicting a section 8 tenant with an at will lease for nonpayment of rent and go to court Thursday. How can I prepare?

You have identified a number of serious, although unintentional, problems in your post. The best thing you can do is retain counsel to appear with...

Can I get my deposit back if I decide to back out of taking an apartment even though we have no signed a rental agreement yet?

I agree with the others that much will depend upon the circumstances and what was agreed between the parties with respect to the $800. Although I...

How to file an answer after being served?

The best possible advice is to hire a lawyer to assist you. The answer date is usually not a court appearance, but merely the date upon which...

How do I eliminate a debt of $43,000.00 from a foreclosure deficiency? the bank that has the owed debt , has not come after me

What makes you think that you do not owe the $43,000 deficiency? If you do not believe you owe it, contact the bank and get paperwork from them...

My dad made living trust. My sibling and I are named on deed as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.

Attorney Golden is correct that you must bring your paperwork to an attorney for a consultation and review. You have mentioned a will, a living...

I need to file for divorce and am currently unemployed. What goes into my financial statement - uncontested case

My advice would be to sit down with an attorney who can assist you in drafting an appropriate divorce agreement. You will need one if you intend to...

My father had a life estate, naming two of his four children on the deed. The house is the only thing of value in his estate.

Thank you for your question. While all of the answers posted here are accurate, you really don't want to make any big decisions without taking...

Can you charge tenant a late fee if they pay their rent late if it is stated in their lease in the state of Massachusetts

Attorney Hilton is spot on. You may charge a late fee if you have a valid provision in your lease agreement which provides for one. A provision in...

What should my friend do if she's being told she won't be able to receive full compensation?

First of all, I'm sorry to hear that your friend was hurt and hope that she makes a full recovery. Where a person like your friend is harmed as...

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