Is it normal (and legal) for a landlord to demand an employer giving a housing stipend cosign the lease?
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Answered on April 10, 2023
It is neither typical nor reasonable. Big difference between providing a stipend and then being legally bound on the lease if you were to default....
How to get with Massachusetts court a divorce certificate of non appeal after nisi period expired?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
There is no such thing. A party either files an appeal within the required time period or they do not. And if the divorce was by agreement, there...
How do I get to see a family member who sibling is keeping away?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
Well, under what authority did sister do this? Does she have power of attorney? Does she have court-appointed guardianship? If yes, she...
Does my disabled boyfriend have any rights and can my landlord just throw him on the street?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
Well, at minimum I think landlord's verbal approval of him moving in at least created a tenancy at will and as such, he would have to evict him...
How to file a complaint to recognize and enforce a foreign divorce decree in MA?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
You do not need to "register" the divorce for the mere sake of filing it. If you actually have something to enforce or modify, you then will file...
How can a town keep taking you to court while also withholding violation correction information from the defendant/court?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
I see no recourse here. In any civil action brought in court, a party can seek to amend a complaint to add claims not stated originally. In the...
Mixed use building change?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
I agree you should consult with if not hire an attorney who regularly appears before the Dennis boards. This is to both review the bylaw and to...
Was ordered to pay too much child support?
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Answered on April 07, 2023
For better or worse, child support is based on gross income, not net. Child support guidelines are reviewed and updated every three years, and yes...
What are my legal rights to to a utility easement that borders two properties? And my rights on the right of ways that are off c
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Answered on April 07, 2023
Not exactly clear what has happened and what is threatened. A utility easement is for the use and benefit of the utility. You would only be able to...
Can a landlord include a lease clause to address lease clause conflicts in his favor?
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Answered on April 06, 2023
Commercial tenancies do not have the protections for tenants that residential tenancies have. Commercial leases are like any other contract - the...
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