My tenant signed a Mutual Termination Agreement with me on 7/09 for Sept. 30. Now she is refusing to move out. What do I do?
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Answered on September 17, 2015
You have to follow the legal procedures to get her out. That means serving her with a thirty day (or a full rental period) notice to quit, which...
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I have a court appearance tomorrow for felony possession of a controlled substance. What should I do?
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Answered on September 16, 2015
Haven't you ever watched Law and Order? If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you. Appear for the arraignment. The...
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My girlfriend moved in with me & her whole apartment of furnishings. She Abandoned it & moved 1000 miles away.
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Confirm in writing that she no longer wants it and that she does not intend to get it. Then consider it abandoned and get rid of it. There is...
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What should my first step be after being falsely accused of abuse with a restraining order.
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Your daughter should hire a lawyer to defend her at the 209A hearing. Such a Order has serious consequences for her, and she wants the best shot...
How does one dispute a GAL's report in a custody case?
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Answered on September 10, 2015
1. The way to dispute or test the GAL's statements is through cross examination at trial. You need a lawyer because doing that will be...
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I withheld rent because my landlord failed to make repairs/code violations. Now evicting me, is my defense/counterclaim strong?
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Answered on September 03, 2015
Having a strong case on paper, which you appear to have, is one thing, being able to persuasively prove that case at trial is quite another. You...
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How to write a counter claim Landlord trying to evict for non payment of rent I wrote my answer see below med.bills is 1349.47
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Answered on September 02, 2015
You need lawyer to help you. These kind of cases can be quite difficult for a tenant. I have enclosed a website from Massachusetts Legal...
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What can I do if I have a dispute with my roommate over a shared property?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
I suppose you could file a Small Claims against him for half the value of a used washing machine (which wouldn't be much, as the courts do not...
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I own a rental property in Massachusetts I sent a notice to quit for non payment of rent as of 9/13 can I enter on 9/14?
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Answered on August 30, 2015
No. Absolutely not. They will sue you if you do so. You have to serve and file a summary process (eviction) case against them in the District...
Can landlords request discovery from tenants?
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Answered on August 18, 2015
Yes, and yes. Often the court will allow the landlord additional time within which to file discovery because the rules are set up assuming that...
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