How do you legally turn down an applicant for tenancy? are there rules I must follow?

You may properly reject an applicant who does not pass your credit and reference check. You can simply say that the tenant did not pass the credit...

My brothers wife is dying my brother is in hospital his in laws have his kids they want to keep them could this happen

We need a b it more information to provide an adequate response. Is your brother in the hospital for his own health problems, and consequently,...

DCF has custody of my kids. My wife is impeeding the reunification process . What can I do?

Hire a lawyer right away. DCF cases are complicated, and not something to be taken lightly. You need a lawyer. File for divorce and request...

I'm in a terrible situation. I went to divorce my wife due to her long history of drug abuse. DCF got involved. My 3 children la

Hire a lawyer. It sounds like you need to start divorce proceedings. That might help out with DCF. Here is the DCF website, which will provide...

I agree with Attorney Callahan. You do need a lawyer. Section 8 regulations are very complex, and I have found that courts can be reluctant to...

How important terminating a tenancy (via a notice to quit) before a summary process hearing?

I agree with my colleague Attorney Callahan. I don't give predictions unless I know all of the facts in a case. A tenant must be served with a...

Can my wife file a motion to vacate a default judgment in Boston Housing Court?

Motions to Vacate a Default Judgment in the Housing Court is governed by Rule 11 of the Uniform Rules of Summary Process. That rule does not apply...

I am scheduled for an eviction hearing within the week.

In fact you have a bit more than ten days. The landlord cannot get the execution from the court for ten days. That is the legal document which he...

I am scheduled for an eviction hearing. Do I need to go?

I suggest going to the hearing. It is possible that you could negotiate an agreement to provide more time to move. That would be in the...

I agree with my colleague Attorney Lapre. However, I also think it would be a difficult sell. You have to show that it would be in the best...