Do statements made by a person with dementia always preclude its validity?

The name of the diagnosis is not controlling, but rather, whether the person had the mental capacity to understand what he or she was doing. It...

Can I legally break my lease early due to my boyfriend causing it to be unsafe for me

Yes, under a law passed in 2013. Here is the law: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter186/Section24 Here is some...

As a landlord in MA can I charge for a credit/background report of a prospective tenant. I have an ad on some popular websites

I would say no., although I have heard lawyers argue otherwise. The relevant statute, Chapter 186 section 15(b), is pretty specific about what a...

I returned 2 smart phones hardware also cancelled my plan got my receipt but the location is still using my account an I'm being

This question should be in the section for contracts and consumer, as it does not appear to raise any ethics or professional responsibility issues....

Custody/visitation.

A party may request anything, but that doesn't mean that the request will be granted. There are too many unknown facts in your question to provide...

My current tenant informed me that they are leaving and need to break their lease.

No, unless you specifically made an agreement with them to that effect. You have the right to show the property to prospective tenants or buyers. ...

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I'm trying to make sense of "Civil Procedure Rule 11: Appearances and Pleadings" Withdrawal or Change of appearance?

Returning to pro se is considered a change of appearance. A party may disengage his lawyer, and return to pro se status. However, once a lawyer...

I have vacated the apartment before the end of my lease. When does my landlord have to give me my security deposit back and am

If a tenant vacates the premises prior to the end of the lease, the tenant is responsible for the balance of the rent due under the lease, unless...

What is the process in order to send a Letter Of Trespass in Massachusetts? Some thing I can do myself?

I agree with Attorney Roa. I usually send a copy to the police department to place it on notice of my intent to treat the person as a trespasser. ...

I am a tenant currently renting a condo in Southwick. Because of unforeseen circumstances, I will have to break my lease.

You are liable for the balance due under the lease. However, the landlord cannot simply sit back and then try to collect the entire balance from...

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