Questions answered by Alex R. Hess

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I am being hit with "non criminal intent to lien notices" from my town. What happens if I don't pay?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

If you don't pay the town puts a lien on your property - then there is a chance of foreclosure or a town taking/municipality exercising their...

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Am I required to get a life insurance policy during my divorce making my physically abusive spouse the beneficiary?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

ABSOLUTELY NOT - I would never let a client sign a divorce/separation agreement making my client - the victim- pay for the wifebeater to have life...

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My landlord enters my apt. and my locked mailbox and does not tell me when?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Pro bono - nice try. Why don't you hire a lawyer with landlord-tenant experience. They may be able to help you.

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Purchase online but receive defective products

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Defective products can potentially fall under 2 categories - (1) consumer protection violation; or (2) defective products/product...

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Would like to know what is defined as an "apartment" (i.e.- how MA tenants' rights apply to my renting situation.)

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Since you are month-to-month you likely don't have a written lease that spells this out. However, you seem to really be missing the point here. ...

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In Appeals Court, can you ask supporting documents by motion or subpoena from defendant which did not submit in trial court ?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

There is no discovery or request for documents in appeals. You need an attorney - you posted another post. This is complex litigation and you...

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Is it legal to make screenshots of your partner without your partner's knowledge while you are having sex via webcam?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

The short answer is no - it is not legal to take a screen shot of someone without consent. However, good luck doing something about it. If that...

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I live in subsidized housing and attended school for the first year that i lived there, can the landlord charge me rent.

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

I don't think you understand the lease/subsidizing. Subsidized housing means that you sign a lease with a landlord, and provide the landlord with...

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I just filed Notice of Appeal, but I am trying to remand the case back to the trial court? How do I do that in Appleals Court?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

You NEED a lawyer for this. This is complicated litigation, and you need a lawyer who is familiar with litigation, rules and procedure to get you...

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Can I file chapter 7 bankruptcy for unpaid mortgage if I lose litigation with my bank? Is there limit of unpaid mortgage amount?

Alex's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

A chapter 7 bankruptcy will not help you and will not stop a foreclosure. All it will do is discharge your personal obligation to repay the...

Alex R. Hess's Answers (577)

I am being hit with "non criminal intent to lien notices" from my town. What happens if I don't pay?

Am I required to get a life insurance policy during my divorce making my physically abusive spouse the beneficiary?

My landlord enters my apt. and my locked mailbox and does not tell me when?

Purchase online but receive defective products

Would like to know what is defined as an "apartment" (i.e.- how MA tenants' rights apply to my renting situation.)

In Appeals Court, can you ask supporting documents by motion or subpoena from defendant which did not submit in trial court ?

Is it legal to make screenshots of your partner without your partner's knowledge while you are having sex via webcam?

I live in subsidized housing and attended school for the first year that i lived there, can the landlord charge me rent.

I just filed Notice of Appeal, but I am trying to remand the case back to the trial court? How do I do that in Appleals Court?

Can I file chapter 7 bankruptcy for unpaid mortgage if I lose litigation with my bank? Is there limit of unpaid mortgage amount?