In Massachusetts, a landlord is responsible for keeping the means of egress free of obstruction, e.g. snow. That duty cannot by transferred to the...

Can I be deducted for cleaning fees and fixing a smoke detector from the security deposit in Massachusetts?

No. A landlord may not deduct costs for cleaning and reasonable wear and tear. General Laws Chapter 186 section 151B. This Mass government...

How long does the landlord have to use a sheriff to evict me?

Yes. The execution on a judgment for possession is good for three months. This Mass government website contains useful information on evictions. ...

What if landlord didn't know about the state Sanitary Code violations?

Based on my experience, if you want to avoid losing a lot of time and money, you should hire an experienced landlord tenant lawyer to guide you...

Does a judge or magistrate have authority to refuse to act on motions to comply with the following statutes?

You need to describe what it is was you were asking for, and provide some context. Otherwise, we have not clue as to what you are talking about. ...

Litigation commencing against mentally ill relative. How do we prove sociopath / psychopath / narcissistic personality disorder?

In a civil proceeding, Rule 35 provides that "When the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of a party, or of a person in the...

Can I live my security deposit ?

The landlord is correct. He does not have to return the security deposit until thirty days after the tenant vacates. Its purpose is to protect the...

Talk to your lawyer. It is possible to call the Massachusetts Court Reporters Association. However, in my over three decades of practice I have...

Can my sons father request a gal if he was the one who abused me and is a heroin user?

Either party may request a GAL, whose job is to assist the court in determining the best interests of the child. Simply requesting a GAL does not...

File an emergency motion asking that the mother return the child to the Commonwealth. Ask the clerk to schedule the hearing as soon as possible. ...