Can I break a one year lease if my house has fleas and bedbugs?

You can claim you were constructively evicted and leave. Or you can sue for damages. Speak with an attorney because these claims are very fact...

Can I take my ex landlord to court if I disagree with how much of my security deposit they kept?

Yes you can. There are many procedural requirements to withhold a security deposit, and it is likely your LL failed to do everything that was...

Post-Closing regrading/restoration probably means you as the buyer pay for it and get re-imbursed from the escrow funds. It seems very unusual that...

You have many ways to be made whole. You are free to withhold rent. Send a letter stating why you are withholding rent. Deduct everything you have...

Property up for sale, tenant occupied with lease

It is a bit unclear what your question is. The tenant has the same rights whether or not you are selling. If you both agree on a solution, there is...

Your counter claim should be in the same form.

If a seller meets with realtors to interview & discuss potentially selling home, does buyer have legal obligation to use them?

You as a seller will not be liable for a commission without a written agreement saying so, regardless of how much free advice they gave you.

Court summons

At the very least, go to Court with a note from the doctor substantiating the your husband is unable to attend and ask for a continuance.

Also, be aware that moving against protected property is considered a 93A violation and a violation of fair debt collection practices. See 940 CMR...

Hi, I own 1 unit in a 2 unit condo in Brookline, MA. the other owner entered my unit and renovated without approval.

Your claim would be for trespass, and it would depend on what the condo docs say. It seems like you at least should have been notified. Also, if...