How do I legally ask a tenant to vacate?

My advice would be to involve a lawyer, as one wrong move could jeopardize the eviction process and cost you months of unpaid rent. You probably...

Vacate Prior Judgement

That means that the judgment in your case was removed, and the case has been re-opened. You now have a live lawsuit. If you are in need of...

Can landlord charge a penalty to break a lease that has not gone into effect yet?

The lease does not go into effect on October 1, your tenancy does. The lease goes "into effect" when properly executed. You are legally bound to...

My ex moved out of state 5 days ago and left his daughter can i try to get full custody

You are asking whether a court would terminate your ex's right of legal custody of the child. A court may terminate a parent's legal rights if...

Are wills are filed with our lawyer, but we can no longer get in touch with her. What do we do?

If you need to locate a lawyer in Massachusetts, verify that he or she is licensed, and obtain address information, you can try the BBO's attorney...

Harrassment civil

Your post is cryptic and confusing. Your landlord is now related to you? Why is your landlord trying to contact you? What makes you think you...

I suppose the most professional way to handle it would be to retain an attorney to assist you wrapping up the affairs of your business. An...

My son's friend gave birth in June, and has decided to give her baby up for adoption. Can my husband and I adopt the baby?

Please note that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of California, but I do practice in the area of adoption in Massachusetts. You...

Ongoing construction to our foundation. No oil tank or heat due to this work. Landlord/Management Co. wont respond. Please help.

You should immediately begin to withhold rent, beginning in October. Send a letter documenting your efforts to address the issue and explain why...

Should I use a lawyer or a debt reduction company to eliminate an old debt.

Do not make any payments until you have spoken with an attorney! If you truly stopped paying your debt in 2002, you may have an absolute defense...