Questions answered by Erik Hammarlund

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I do landscaping and maintenance for my landlord 8 property renting a space from him but he has locked me out so i cant work

Erik's answer | Answered on December 01, 2011

Are you purely a commercial tenant or a residential one? In either case, speak to an attorney immediately. You should bring your lease...

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I am on probation with a felony can I leave the state?

Erik's answer | Answered on December 01, 2011

You need to ask your probation officer. Generally you can't leave the state. If you want to get permission, your chances are enhanced if you can...

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I have a friend that has a neighbor who slanders her and repeatedly talks on the phone about her continuously.

Erik's answer | Answered on December 01, 2011

Most rude behavior is not illegal. Certain types of harassment are covered under the Mass. harassment statute, but generally speaking it needs to...

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My daughter has section 8, but the new owner is/has been trying to force her out before her lease is up, can they?

Erik's answer | Answered on December 01, 2011

What does the lease say, and who is a signatory to the lease?

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Is refusing to identify self a different charge than motor vehicle operator refusing to identify self

Erik's answer | Answered on December 01, 2011

Generally you're not required to carry ID simply to be in the US (there's no "papers, please" here) but you are required to carry ID to drive a car.

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Deed transfer for HELOC in MA?

Erik's answer | Answered on November 30, 2011

No, she does not need to be on the deed.

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Can a new employer ask me to provide an alternate adsress (in a different state) for tax purposes? (Details below)

Erik's answer | Answered on November 29, 2011

Are you primarily interested in avoiding tax fraud? That's simple to do: pay your taxes. Call the DOR anonymously and they'll probably direct you...

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In Massachusetts, can a non-custodial parent get access to his minor son's medical and school records?

Erik's answer | Answered on November 29, 2011

It is possible to separate physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is just what it sounds like: who has custody for the daily life. ...

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In massachusetts do you need a lawyer to become the guardian of a parent? If you do not, how do you start this process?

Erik's answer | Answered on November 29, 2011

Contact an experienced elder law and guardianship attorney. You may want to try Sasha Golden, who often posts here and is very knowledgeable in...

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In what actions can a Judge not be allowed to sit at if he was the Judge in a concluded action

Erik's answer | Answered on November 29, 2011

Are you certain that you heard your friend correctly? I concur with the other post that this does not sound like a conflict.

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

I do landscaping and maintenance for my landlord 8 property renting a space from him but he has locked me out so i cant work

I am on probation with a felony can I leave the state?

I have a friend that has a neighbor who slanders her and repeatedly talks on the phone about her continuously.

My daughter has section 8, but the new owner is/has been trying to force her out before her lease is up, can they?

Is refusing to identify self a different charge than motor vehicle operator refusing to identify self

Deed transfer for HELOC in MA?

Can a new employer ask me to provide an alternate adsress (in a different state) for tax purposes? (Details below)

In Massachusetts, can a non-custodial parent get access to his minor son's medical and school records?

In massachusetts do you need a lawyer to become the guardian of a parent? If you do not, how do you start this process?

In what actions can a Judge not be allowed to sit at if he was the Judge in a concluded action