I agree with Attorney Owens. The attorney represents your child's interests as the court apparently feels that the child's interests and yours...

Taking into account the unusual amount of the increase, compared to previous increases over the previous 6 years that you have been there, and the...

Security Deposits in Mass.

I agree with Attorney Silva. Under certain circumstances violating the security deposit law can cost the landlord three times the amount of the...

Do I have a valid reason to dismiss the case - if attorney name is not mentioned in summary process complaint in eviction?

The corporation would have to be represented by an attorney at the trial. It its very upset a judge will dismissed the complaint this time.

You are correct. An agreement for judgment is a document signed by the landlord and the tenant agreeing to the terms that a judge will enter in the...

How can I just break the contract and get another place and are there any other options for me.

You should immediately call the local Board of Health and see a landlord/ tenant attorney. The landlord cannot abate lead paint unless he is...

Mare rial change in circumstance - child custody.

The facts you give certainly sound like a material change in circumstance. However, the larger question is how the facts affect your situation....

Can I terminate agreement?

It sounds like you do, in fact, have a lease. There should be language in the lease that controls how much notice you have to give to terminate it....

How can we have her removed from the house so we can regain custody of our children,

It doesn't matter whose name is on the deed. Your boyfriend and/or you (I'm not sure from your answer who are the biological parents) should seek a...

What can I do about a rent increase?

She can raise your rent, but she needs to give you 30 days notice prior to the start of a rental period. She would have to give you notice prior to...