Aren't I entitled to my security deposit after I close out a rental agreement / lease?

Yes. c.186 sec. 15B places very strict requirements on landlords' handling of and management of a tenant's security deposit. It appears,...

Our landlord won't give back our deposit and we are overseas

Failure by a landlord to return a security deposit within thirty days carries significant financial penalties. There are, of course, caveats to...

I suggest you review the following web site that provides explanations regarding what employers can and cannot ask job applicants as well as what...

My daughter reported having bed bugs to her landlord and is now being evicted. can she do this?we live in MA

She cannot be evicted for reporting the bed bugs. Read the eviction notice/complaint carefully. The landlord may have other viable grounds for...

1. Stop talking about this incident to anyone but a lawyer 2. Do nothing The burden will be on the other person to bring charges if they wish to...

Box of tiles hit my foot in a store.

I agree with every response - hire a lawyer now! A personal injury attorney will handle a case like this in a contingency basis which means that...

I am from massachusetts and I have been giving a notice that I need to appear in court due to a warrant. How do I find out

1. Call Clerk's office - they may tell you what the warrant is for. 2. Yes, you can arrive unannounced but be prepared to be taken into custody...

No, the Judge does not always side with the Probation Officer. It sounds like you are facing "technical violations" which means you allegedly...

Issued a clerk's magistrate hearing for being the "keeper of a disorderly house" (c272, s53). Need some guidance please!

Looks like the BPD is flexing its muscle at the beginning of the school year! Not uncommon. A lawyer can help you convince the magistrate to not...

1st offensive - 18year old in car that was stopped for traffic violation, inside trunk were weapons, some loaded.?

These are very serious charges. Unlicensed possession of a firearm requires a mandatory minimum sentence of 18 months in the House of Correction. ...