Apartment sent deposit to wrong address knowing the right one. Am I entitled to full deposit if new chk not received in 30 days?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
I don't think this is a violation of the security deposit law entitling you to the full amount and triple damages. Miscommunication? Yes. Intent to...
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Loud Spanish music
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Answered on December 15, 2020
Inform landlord and have him/her intervene. However, there might not be a lot the LL can do unless the music's volumes and time of day violates a...
Legitimate Reason For Change Of Venue?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
Neither of these reasons are sufficient to change venue or cause recusal of the judge. Judges are human beings, not machines. They live in the...
What happens to a joint account if both owners die @ the same time?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
If the order of death can be determined, the account will pass thru the estate of the last of you to die. If not, it should go 50% to each of your...
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In MA must I specifically name someone to administer my estate? If so, can I also list alternates/successors?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
No, it cannot be done this way.
You need to name a specific successor (to your wife) personal representative. Then you have to have a properly...
Is it legal for teachers to kick students out of a zoom meeting for talking before class legally starts?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
I agree, this is not a question of legality. This is not illegal. It is a school disciplinary matter. Likely the teacher thought she was being...
NEXT OF KIN: what sibling is considered next of kin?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
Under the law for probate purposes, "next of kin" usually refers to "heirs at law". This would be, in this case, all surviving children of the...
What can I sue DCF for in MA?
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Answered on December 14, 2020
I hear no basis for a suit against DCF. Let's focus on your brother's needs.
First, how old is he? Maybe DCF no longer has jurisdiction? If that...
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What to do about false accusation of sexual harassment and warning for damaging career?
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Answered on December 14, 2020
I have switched this out of the category of domestic violence, as none is present. This sounds more like a lot of drama over an unloaded...
In Massachusetts...if the Notary stamp has expired does the durable Power of Attorney expire or is it still in effect?
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Answered on December 14, 2020
Yes, POA is still effective. Key is that the notary was a licensed notary at the time of execution, that his/her term hadn't expired. (Notary terms...
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