How should I go about withholding Rent? What are my options?

Get the local housing inspector/board of health to inspect. Make sure your complaints to the landlord are in writing, or can otherwise be...

Google "no fix law Massachusetts". The officer has to give you the ticket at the scene or, if that is impossible (you fled, or were taken by...

My friend has been in jail for 4 months and he isn't indicted yet.

If the alleged drug sales were felonies, he should have had a probable cause hearing in the District Court within 30 days. These are frequently...

Just because you "show" no income, doesn't mean you don't have any. Many people have income, but not enough to have to file a tax return. You do,...

Sounds like you got a probation surrender notice. Were you found "guilty" or was the matter continued w/o a finding? Both are possible under...

I am trying to file an application for a criminal complaint in district ct, clerk says I need respondent's birthdate to file?

Usually, the clerk wants to see a police report, even if it's just you walking into the station and complaining to them. The police can usually...

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Got an inspection. So due to "retaliation" law, LL can't change "terms of lease" for 6 months. He put unit on market! Can he?

I agree with Mr. Hemingway; your tenancy survives a sale. Furthermore, if he commenced an eviction (on the grounds that he was selling) today, any...

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My roommate file a complain against me for Immediate danger of abuse. how should I defend in a court?

I can't tell exactly what you are dealing with. I am unaware of what a "complaint for immediate danger of abuse" is, if it isn't a complaint under...

I have an extreme case of 'right to peaceable living' in my South End apt. - that has put me in the hospital, left me disabled.

I am a general practitioner in Boston, with considerable experience in both landlord/tenant issues and personal injury claims, which is apparently...

What is my best option?

You may be eligible for s.36 loss of function benefits. You may also (if you don't want to go back to the same job) want to "lump sum" your case. ...