I am a tenant currently renting a condo in Southwick. Because of unforeseen circumstances, I will have to break my lease.

"Am I liable to pay rent for the remainder of my lease?" Yes, but the landlord is obliged to "mitigate." The more notice that you give, the...

Is it legal for a lawyer to help draft a motion if he is not taking your case?

Generally, no. That is because "pro se" (unrepresented) parties are often given a bit of slack: you can't claim that slack while having a lawyer...

How do I go about getting an inheritance from a biological grandmother if I was adopted?

The simplest way is to ask an attorney to look into it for you. Otherwise, you can try to find out if a probate was filed, and you can look at the...

When terminated do you get paid for the sick time that was not used?

Generally, no. You get paid for vacation, but not sick time. That would change if your employer had an unusual policy (for example, combined...

I am looking to send a 30-day notice in to my landlord today. Do I have to wait until rent is due on November 1st to leave?

There are two options. 1) You can send a notice. That will terminate your tenancy on November 1. You can leave before then, but will have to pay...

Can I be evicted from my apartment if I only owe a small amount that can be paid before the notice expires?

It's harder if you are being reactive rather than proactive, but you may be able to stop things. You should talk to a landlord/tenant attorney...

Can my job not pay me holiday pay but give me a vacation day instead?

Generally, no. As a general rule, employers must pay wages in cash money; they may not give vacation credit. If you worked, you should get...

You keep asking the same question. You will keep getting the same answer. I will note that if you don't know the answer to this basic question,...

It's usually worth using an attorney for the lease--not only for questions like these, but because many leases have illegal/unenforceable clauses...

Can my employer use a contract I signed before they fired and then rehired me?

That's a pretty specific question, which requires someone to read the specific language in the contract. You will need to talk to a local attorney.