Questions answered by Daniel T Blake

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If we are the landlord and are responsible for paying for the heat can we control it as long as we meet state/local requirement

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 03, 2009

Yes. You must meet the minimum/maximum temperature requirements of the state sanitary code (which is enforced by your local health department). ...

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I provided 6 week notice prior to moving out, when only a month was required. Now my landlord is challenging my move out date.

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 03, 2009

I assume : (a) that this was a residential tenancy. (The rules are different, at least as to the security deposit, if it was not a residence.) ...

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Do i have any grounds for further action on a probate problem in massachusetts

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 03, 2009

I agree with the previous answer. In addition, this estate appears to be getting a bit old. Most estates of average size and complexity have...

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My tenant has not paid rent this month, they called the Board of Health, the contractor is fixing items, do they still owe rent?

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 02, 2009

Dealing with the tenant after the Board of Health had ordered repairs and rent withholding has begun can be very emotional and is fraught with...

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Suspect stepmother of tying up inheritence money in CD to avoid dispersing

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 02, 2009

First, you should check with the probate court in the county where your father's domicile was located at the time of his demise. You need to ask...

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Can I request 5% interest on a security deposit that was deposited in escrow but earning under 1%, since it wasn't paid annually

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 01, 2009

What do you mean by "many years"? Before July 1, 1992 landlord's were required to pay 5% interest on Security Deposits, irrespective of the...

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Need advice on an estate problem

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 01, 2009

As noted by the prior answer, you might contact the Norfolk County Probate Court to ask about whether your mother's will has been filed along with...

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My ex husband died he never remarried and has 3 children and his mother will not produce the will but has contacted daughter

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 01, 2009

The facts given leave many blanks so this response may not deal with your true concern as that is not clear. I will assume that the daughter you...

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Under MA landlord tenant laws can a landlord refuse to renew lease after police investigation, but no charges filed

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

As noted in the prior answer, if the Landlord wants you out in this case you will probably eventually be out. You might consider talking to your...

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Mass Tenant Law

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 28, 2009

It is not completely clear from the facts stated, but it seems that you have both a security deposit and a last month's rent. SECURITY DEPOSIT...

Daniel T Blake's Answers (87)

If we are the landlord and are responsible for paying for the heat can we control it as long as we meet state/local requirement

I provided 6 week notice prior to moving out, when only a month was required. Now my landlord is challenging my move out date.

Do i have any grounds for further action on a probate problem in massachusetts

My tenant has not paid rent this month, they called the Board of Health, the contractor is fixing items, do they still owe rent?

Suspect stepmother of tying up inheritence money in CD to avoid dispersing

Can I request 5% interest on a security deposit that was deposited in escrow but earning under 1%, since it wasn't paid annually

Need advice on an estate problem

My ex husband died he never remarried and has 3 children and his mother will not produce the will but has contacted daughter

Under MA landlord tenant laws can a landlord refuse to renew lease after police investigation, but no charges filed

Mass Tenant Law