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What legal action can i take

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 16, 2009

Attorney Lebensbaum is absolutely correct. Your best remedy is a consumer protection action against the contractor. As a prerequisite, you will...

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Hi, i am in the process to evict the tenant, and now he tried to counterclaim everything and even worse all the non sense. what

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 16, 2009

As attorney Chancellor pointed out, being a landlord is a business, and you really should have a go-to attorney who can help you put together best...

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Is there a legal amount an estate should be settled, after all property is sold, and all debts paid off?

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 16, 2009

The estate really should not be distributed in its totality until the statutory one year period within which creditors may make a claim for debts...

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Can I make my own Will....legally?

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 15, 2009

Of course you can legally take your chances buying a kit or drafting it yourself. You can also legally replace your own brakes and perform heart...

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My both sister are co exectutors to my parents estate. i told that when the estate is divided up they get a percentage more

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 15, 2009

An executor may charge the estate a reasonable fee for his or her services. The executor does not need to charge a fee and what is reasonable...

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What is the statute of limitations on perjury and slander defamation?

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

The statute of limitations for the tort of defamation in Massachusetts is three years. Be careful, however, because statements made in the course...

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I currently owe my landlord 2300 he keeps threating me with court if I dont follow his rules.

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

Your landlord has the right to bring a lawsuit against you in court seeking unpaid rent from you. However, you may have certain defenses and...

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What happen if the landlor break the list because he want to and give me 90 days to move out do i have to pay the 3moths

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

The terms of your lease will determine the various rights and responsibilities between you and your landlord. You should speak with a lawyer if...

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Tenant has signed a lease and paid all fees but wants to back out...

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 07, 2009

I represent both tenants and landlords in legal disputes and in litigation and dispute avoidance. It is possible that the tenant can be held to...

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I had a condo in my brother-in-laws name, he transferred it to me. It was sold. He divorced my sister. Do I legally owe her?

Christopher's answer | Answered on July 07, 2009

I would need additional facts before coming to any meaningful legal conclusion or opinion. It may be true that your sister's ex-husband improperly...

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What legal action can i take

Hi, i am in the process to evict the tenant, and now he tried to counterclaim everything and even worse all the non sense. what

Is there a legal amount an estate should be settled, after all property is sold, and all debts paid off?

Can I make my own Will....legally?

My both sister are co exectutors to my parents estate. i told that when the estate is divided up they get a percentage more

What is the statute of limitations on perjury and slander defamation?

I currently owe my landlord 2300 he keeps threating me with court if I dont follow his rules.

What happen if the landlor break the list because he want to and give me 90 days to move out do i have to pay the 3moths

Tenant has signed a lease and paid all fees but wants to back out...

I had a condo in my brother-in-laws name, he transferred it to me. It was sold. He divorced my sister. Do I legally owe her?