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Our landlord unknowingly broke a bylaw in her condo assoc agreement when she drew up our lease and they want us to move out

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

You don't need to do anything until you receive a formal Notice to Quit or a court summons. At that point, you should bring the documents to an...

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How can a foreigner start a company and work for it?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

You really need to talk to an attorney on this. As you might expect, this is difficult to do: you are trying to make an end run around the...

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What is the likelihood that a judgement creditor would try and come after my personal belongings if I can't afford to pay?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

They can file an execution and can obtain a payment order. Practically, it is extraordinarily unlikely that they will go after your property. The...

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What is the liklihood that a judgement creditor would go after my personal belongings if I can't pay judgement?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

They can file an execution and can obtain a payment order. Practically, it is extraordinarily unlikely that they will go after your property. The...

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If I do not have a job/income, no "real" property (home, car, real estate), no bonds, would I be considered "collection proof"?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

They can file an execution and can obtain a payment order. Practically, it is extraordinarily unlikely that they will go after your property. The...

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What are the chances my personal belongings/property would be seized to satisfy a judgement to a collection agency/attorney?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Practically, that is extraordinarily unlikely. The value of those items is less than the cost of seizure and auction. No judge will make you sell...

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What are the chances my personal belongings/property would be seized to satisfy a judgement to a collection agency/attorney?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Practically, that is extraordinarily unlikely. The value of those items is less than the cost of seizure and auction. No judge will make you sell...

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Should this be considered improvement or repair?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Frankly, you may want to be more concerned with good repairs to your unit, and less concerned with the $200. But you appear to be asking "is a...

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FMLA

Erik's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Generally speaking you sound likely to be eligible based on the limited information in your post , though that is not a guarantee. You may want...

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I finished a freelance contract for UMASS Lowell. I have not been paid in almost 2 months. Should I take them to court?

Erik's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

You should contact an attorney. It sounds like you have a viable suit.

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

Our landlord unknowingly broke a bylaw in her condo assoc agreement when she drew up our lease and they want us to move out

How can a foreigner start a company and work for it?

What is the likelihood that a judgement creditor would try and come after my personal belongings if I can't afford to pay?

What is the liklihood that a judgement creditor would go after my personal belongings if I can't pay judgement?

If I do not have a job/income, no "real" property (home, car, real estate), no bonds, would I be considered "collection proof"?

What are the chances my personal belongings/property would be seized to satisfy a judgement to a collection agency/attorney?

What are the chances my personal belongings/property would be seized to satisfy a judgement to a collection agency/attorney?

Should this be considered improvement or repair?

FMLA

I finished a freelance contract for UMASS Lowell. I have not been paid in almost 2 months. Should I take them to court?