Security Deposits in Mass.

The nature of the tenancy as month to month versus a tenancy for a term does not affect your rights under the security deposit law. In the event...

Do I need to file a special motion w/the court (in order to prevent/deny their motion to "vacate dismissal" from being allowed)?

While the Plaintiff must sufficiently explain the error and meet the minimal grounds for removal of default, courts generally like to adjudicate...

What you have described would likely raise a legal presumption of unlawful retaliation in the house context. It may also be discrimination....

Neighbor sent a text about entering my property. Is that considered legal notification? Should it be written or face to face?

Thanks for your question. If any one of the lawful owners of the property gave permission, that will be sufficient to protect your neighbor from...

Do some attorneys just let lawsuits that do not have merit just lapse? When is it officially over ?

You may be in luck. My advice is to retain counsel of your own and put this case to rest once and for all if you can.

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You should try posting again in New Jersey or contact an attorney here - one of the ones who have responded to your question perhaps - to see if...

Can I file my Motion to Dismiss the next day after entry date ie before I submit my Answer?

If you want your motion to dismiss heard in an expedited manner, you would need to file and serve it on or before the Monday Entry Date and...

What can I do,I have asked her to leave, there's absolutely no relationship,has not been for years,

Assuming you have a greater right to possession of the premises than she does - either by way of a tenancy or ownership - you will need to evict....

When do former employers have to mail you your check? And do I have to legally pick up the check?

You should simply retain counsel. Many attorneys who bring unpaid wage claims will do so without any money up front. You were entitled to all wages...

If I am Tenant at will, being evicted by the landlord for fault (noise), then do I not qualify for counterclaims?

I agree with my brother counsel that, assuming the landlord has properly commenced a summary process action against you for fault, you are not...