Can I file an harassment prevention order against my roommate?

In general terms, if there have been three incidents of sufficiently harassing conduct directed towards you, a court may award you a HPO (The title...

Tenant moved out but still owes me rent deposit security deposit

In any case involving a security deposit, it is important to make sure you complied with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 186, s. 15B for taking and...

Can a landlord renovate a semi-attached unit without permission?

If you agreed that the space being renovated was not part of your unit, can be accessed without entering your unit, and the layout (appropriate...

Should I take action for him filing a false police report?

I suggest you find a local attorney to discuss the issue. Some states may make reports to the police privileged as an absolute rule. Another...

You would need to research the records of the court where the divorce allegedly took place.

Can my ex-wife fight a divorce decree in another state?

The divorce decree / judgment, etc., may play a role. However, an initial inquiry should focus on what ties, if any you have to Massachusetts. ...

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A fee to take a breathalyzer? That does not sound right. Like the poster above, it sounds like you are asking if you really have to pay a...

Is a petty theft misdemeanor can prevent me from getting a citizenship I had to pay fine and put on a court probation

The attorney directly above is spot on. It is highly unlikely to have been expunged. Sealed perhaps but expunged after pleading guilty I really...

Are these issues grounds to break a lease?

I would never tell someone to simply go ahead and break a lease because a tenant saw a mouse or two, some ants, and what appears to be mold to the...

What is my landlords responsibilities if I get injured on the property?

If you fell and were injured because a required railing was removed you likely have a good claim that the landlord is at fault. But a complete...