Does my landlord have to pay for a hotel for me and family if the bathroom needs repairs and will take atleast 2 days
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Assuming your apartment has only one bathroom, the landlord would have to provide alternative accommodations while the unit is not habitable. If...
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Can someone get me in trouble by pretending to be me online, signing up in various websites with my name and photo,, etc?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Unless the photographer also had your personal information, such as name, date of birth, etc., I don't see how he/she could use your image to...
Does a misdemeanor that was reduced to a civil infraction give a criminal record and damage a background check.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
You need to go to the court, get a copy of the file, and especially the docket sheet, and show it all to a lawyer. I can't think of a civil...
Incredibly loud steam heating pipe banging prevents me from sleeping by going off every hour or so at night.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Google "water hammer" to get a better idea as to what's going on. In your letter to the management company, you can say that you will commence...
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I was in a car accident and need some advice.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
You're fine. Obviously the police accepted your explanation for the odor of alcohol, and probably checked the car to see if there was a broken,...
How often can a worker's compensation insurer send me in for an IME?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
They can send you for an IME as often as is "reasonable". You (or your lawyer) are entitled to a copy of the report, in every instance. If you...
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Can I ask my lawyer to take works comp to court to sue them my lawyer asked to settle my case 3 times and they have ignored
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Answered on October 16, 2013
Two pretty good answers, particularly Mr. Young's. Your attorney is apparently trying his/her best to get you what you deserve. You should be...
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I got an execution on gudgment for summary process for my tenant. How do I proceeded or it s forced?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
The sheriff will handle the execution, which may include having to have a locksmith present. The moving company should be bonded, so you don't...
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Dispute over contingent fee and now Attorney won't communicate
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Massachusetts contingent fee contracts are governed by the ethical rules promulgated through the SJC. The requirements include:
1. In writing;,...
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Citizen vs illegal immigrant child custody?
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Answered on October 06, 2013
Whatever was in child's best interest. However, as the mother of an out-of-wedlock child, she would be presumed the custodial parent. The...