How can I retrieve my security deposit from a Landlord

You should absolutely file a claim against this landlord he is in violation of the statue has to return the full security deposit. In addition you...

Can a landlord change my rent when I signed a one year fixed rent lease, but just signed a tenant at will lease

Yes starting November 1 you now have a contract that runs for one rental period presumably one month. Provided that they give sufficient notice...

If it possible for court staff to destroy or alter a recording of a hearing?

That seems very unlikely I believe the recordings in Massachusetts courts are kept digitally. I am not a computer expert but I believe it would...

Is this considered misappropriation of funds or wire fraud ?

It sounds as though there is a claim against the partner for the amounts wrongfully converted to his own use but any attorney will need more...

Generally it means a debtor has asked for permission to bring you into court and make you respond to their claims against you. If you do not appear...

What are my options for this tenant ?

You are allowed to apply the security deposit against unpaid rent and or damages. Provided that you handled the security deposit in accordance with...

How can I escape harassment by vexatious litigant? Change name & SS#? Move out of area? Document abuse?

The other answers regarding obtaining an court order restricting litigation are a very good strategy and depending upon what other steps the...

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Can I take my ex to small claims on back rent?

Yes and it is actually very easy to file in the district court in Fall River there is a lot of good information at...

The house I was leasing was just sold to a new owner. Can the new owner throw me out?

If you have a lease the new landlord must let you stay until the expiration of that lease. If you do not have a lease then the landlord would have...

Landlord simply divided the house & 'moved in' - what are my options?

The facts that you have provided describe the sort of self help eviction the laws were intended to stop. It is a clear violation of statute and as...