Massachusetts security deposit. If my landlord holds my security deposit would an attorney take case on contingency ?

I almost exclusively represent landlords but security deposit issues are the one circumstance I which I will represent tenants because they are...

Will I have a good chance of getting my security deposit back, seeing that I never moved in & she spent it?

There two main issues here, federal law specifically requires that the landlord discloses to every potential tenant the presence of lead paint if...

Can I sue for emotional distress, property damage & maybe some of my rent back for having to live in an unhabitable environment

The short answer is yes you can sue for breach of warranty of habitability and negligence if proven you will be able to recover three times one...

In many years of litigation I have rarely seen a smoking gun that was presented for the first time at trial blow a case up usually the other side...

The landlord can either file for a summary process eviction or a small claims action to obtain a judgment against the tenant. If the tenant does...

What legal action can I take to make sure these charges are taken off my account?

I am not sure what the leasing office means by a vacancy or processing fee the landlord cannot charge a late fee until you are more than 30 days...

Can I postpone the eviction trial?

When You answer the summons also file discovery this will have the effect of automatically delaying the trial by two weeks. You do have to claim a...