Can this be considered theft?

If you had permission to use the money at the time then it would not be criminal theft. However, the issue of permission may be in dispute, so...

After two years as a "temporary worker" are you considered a common-law employee in Massachusetts?”

Temporary workers are usually employees--the distinction is that they are employed by a temp agency and not by the person who owns the jobsite; the...

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My association installed a security camera that looks directly straight into my unit when my door is opened. Is this legal?

You should call an attorney. This is a factual analysis. if "looks directly in" means "my door is within the wide-angle view of the camera,...

What are tenants rights when house is foreclosed?

Do not trust the police to be experts in the law. If you were still occupying the property they cannot lock you out, and you would have a legal...

What can I do if the gas is under my landlord's name and it was shut off for non payment?

That is a violation of MGL 186 s 14 and you can sue for three months' rent plus attorney fees. You may also be able to get an order to turn on the...

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If you adopt the child, you will have sole parental rights and can then change his name (though obviously you cannot change the original birth...

There is not a list of what is (or is not) deductible, because it depends on the condition of the apartment when it was rented. If you didn't...

If someone is currently incarcerated an is being deported once his sentence in finished is it possible to stop the deportation

That's a tough situation, and if there is any chance of stopping deportation you will need to talk to a skilled immigration specialist.

If a teenager was injured playing on an inflatable obstacle course in the back yard, would the owner be liable?

Yes, that situation could possibly lead to liability. If you are concerned about liability, the usual thing is to rent a space, insure, and/or...

I am about to enter a legal battle with a large company. The first step, I believe, will be a 93A letter. I have been battling

If you have an attorney that is familiar with your case, ask the attorney. If you trust a bunch of unknown lawyers (who have only seen a seven...