Can a condo association hire an attorney to request that a mortgage company evict a tenant who they have foreclosed on ?

Generally, the occupant will be evicted after the foreclosure sale. While the association may not be able to force the owner to evict the former...

What does a father need to file for visitation rights?

The father will have to file with the court a petition to establish paternity and to get visitation. Once he proves he is the father (straight...

Do i have the right to prevent my son's grandmother from seeing him due to reckless behavior?

Absent a court order, grandparents do not have visitation rights. Parents are given great deference in controlling who can "visit" the child. ...

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How long does a tenant have to claim their security deposit after being told in writing that some of the money has been withheld

A tenant should not have to "claim" their security deposit. The landlord needs to tender it to them within the required time. If the landlord...

Possibly. DCF is obligated to investigate report that is "screens in" after receiving the initial report. After the DCF investigates it will make...

Can a landlord in MA deduct money for cleaning fees out a security deposit?

A landlord that complies with the security deposit law can keep from the deposit money to repair any damage beyond normal wear and tear. First,...

Will a probation violation/warrant for violation show up on a CORI check for employment?

You should not be so concerned about whether the CORI check will show the warrant, but how you are going to resolve the warrant. It is important...

A summons to appear as a witness can be served by mail. If you do not appear a warrant can be requested, but without proof of actual service the...

You should speak to an attorney to discuss resolving the mis-identification before the arraignment. If there was no arrest at the time, the...

Is it legal to record someone without their knowledge in massachusetts

No, the law in Massachusetts is clear. Without a warrant your conversations cannot be recorded without notice to you. DISCLAIMER: This answer...