What law or statute requires landlords to provide an address to which formal notices can be directed?

It is in the Code of Massachusetts Regulations at 105 CMR 410.481, 410.481: Posting of Name of Owner An owner of a dwelling which is rented...

Can I terminate agreement?

Most rental agreements may be terminated by giving the tenant a 30 day (one full rental period) notice to quit. You can evict for no reason, or...

When does the date start counting?

It is difficult to answer your questions without actually reading the lease. If the lease is a Section 8 lease, or such like, which would come...

I want to know if he would be able to take her from me since I don't have a place until the first I would have a safe place to

Call New Hope Women's Advocacy Center right away. http://www.new-hope.org You need help with this problem. You can file a divorce or paternity...

If I allow a tenant to have a dog, and if that dog does damage, can I keep the security deposit to make the necessary repairs.

Yes. Read Mass General Law Chapter 186 Sec. 15B. It is very long, so here is the part relating to keeping a security deposit for damage to the...

What is the legal process concerning a pregnant family member who has an addiction problem and is going through withdrawals

If you are a person listed under Mass General Laws chapter 123 section 35, you may file a petition with the district court that the person be...

My question is is this legal and what can I do to be protected from being removed in such short notice.

Your lease will say what type of written notice the landlord must provide to you. In cases of non payment of rent, the landlord will generally...

What can I do as a massachusetts landlord about a tenant supposidly smoking marajuana and 1 other tenant complaining?

As the second floor tenant is a month to month tenant, I don;t see why you can't simply serve the tenant with a thirty day ( a full rental period)...

Can I file a motion in the local court for some type of conservatorship due to her mental incapacity and this man taking full ad

I agree with Attorney Golden's excellent advice. You also should call Bristol Elder Services, 508-675-2101, 1 Father DeValles Blvd., Fall River,...

Yes. However, you will have to file a motion with the court asking leave to file discovery. That should be allowed as long as not too much time...