I hear you can stay in foreclosure for up to 4or 5 years. Is that true ?

Generally speaking, that's not true. The answer depends upon a number of factors, including the lender, how quickly the foreclosure deed is...

So long as the notice to quit is for nonpayment of rent, then you need only give your tenant 14 days' notice before you serve an eviction complaint.

How to get an injunction against an illegally operated property

Contact Inspectional Services for City of Boston, tell them that the property is being operated in violation of city regulations. You can also go...

My realtor just found a buyer for my house do I need a lawyer and what would a lawyer do and prepare?

You do not need a lawyer to represent you in the sale of your house. You can do it by yourself. You want an attorney to represent you, however,...

Am I liable for my landlord?

Call the plaintiff's attorney and ask why you are named as defendants. If you speak with the attorney but still do not feel comfortable with...

How do I get my security deposit back

You get your security deposit back by suing your former landlord. What's more, the security deposit law allows for awards of triple damages --...

The landlord knows that It will cost money to evict your friend. Your friend could approach the landlord and say, "rather than evicting me, you...

We won our non-dischargability complaint against the debtor - how do we collect?

You want to consult with a bankruptcy attorney. Even experienced litigation attorneys get into trouble when the Bankruptcy Code is involved. You...

How does a new owner of a house evict the current tenant of that home in the state of Massachusetts

The answer is "it depends." If the tenant has a lease agreement with the current owner and that agreement extends beyond the date when you intend...

When searching for an attorney for an eviction case with counterclaim, what practice area should I begin searching?

I would recommend searching in landlord-tenant. Experienced landlord-tenant attorneys will be familiar with virtually any counterclaim available...