The landlord cannot ask you to pay more for having an Emotional Support Animal, provided that you have medical or other documentation of the need...

Decision: Rule 1:28 Judgments affirmed. (Agnes, Blake, Desmond, JJ.). *Notice.

It means that whatever decision (judgment) the trial court made in your boyfriend's case was confirmed (affirmed) by the Appeals Court in an...

If an apartment lease says "no illegal drugs, including but not limited to marijuana" but marijuana is legal in my state

First, marijuana is still an illegal drug under Federal law, even after Massachusetts aloows its recreational use. Secondly, jst as a landlord can...

My mortgage company didnt pay my homeowners premium

You ned to speak with an attorney and give the attorney more details -- is the mortgage company threatening to foreclose on you because you do not...

Does a disparagement agreement prohibited an employee from pursuing a wrongful termination suit?

It would depend upon the specific wording and provisions of the termination agreement that you signed. In addition, any claim would depend upon...

Signed lease, landlord found out I was pregnant, said there's lead paint & need to move. Now also claims she hasn't signed lease

Whether or not you have a lease, the landlord cannot make you move simply because there is lead paint in the apartment. You have a number of legal...

In Massachusetts, may rent be increased because the number of tenants has increased?

It depends on what your written lease says. Usually the lease specifies who can live in the rented apartment by name or at least the number of...

I have been laid off. They are offering a severance package. How should I view it?

An attorney can help you by reviewing the separation agreement to make sure that it is fair to you. It is an important legal document that can...

Is it legal to work for a company for 13 years and never get a raise?

This why we have unions, so that employers cannot take advantage of workers as is being done with your boyfriend. However, there is nothing in the...

Is there anything I can do to be compensated for being fired?

This is a difficult situation as you did not have any guarantees in writing about all of the things that you wanted in the new job before you quit...