This is becoming a common problem today as more unmarried people purchase real estate together. When I counsel unmarried couples who purchase real...

Candace is correct. You should file a Motion to Remove Default and request that you be allowed to file an answer and counterclaims late. You should...

What legal penalties can occur from doing non-structural construction work in MA without a Home Improvement License?

You do not state in your question what type of painting that you were hired to do. Some forms of painting are exempt from licensing under the Code...

Renting apartment

M.G.L. c. 151B Sec. 4 prohibits descrimination in housing on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, military background or...

I am a landlord and I am evicting a tenant. We have a jury trial coming up. Can either of us appeal that decision.

The losing party has 10 days to appeal the decision. If your summary process trial was in a housing court or a superior court, your appeal is to...

Candace is correct. The tenancy terminates because of the expiration of the lease terms. Unfortunately for many landlords, many tenants do not...