What is the formula used to calculate a counterclaim against my landlord. The complaint is non-payment of rent.

If your claim is for breach of the warranty of habitability, the court uses a percentage reduction standard, taking off a percentage of the rent...

How do I protect myself from collections?

You could file a complaint for contempt on the basis that he has not complied with the court's order that he pay half of the required bills. ...

DCF just took my 1 day grandson right from the hospital, what can I do?

The hospital personnel are mandated reporters to DCF. They have to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect. DCF must have found that an...

Many leases require tenants to maintain the premises in a clean condition. It is almost a necessary clause. The landlord is required to comply...

Wife lied to D.O.R. under penalty of perjury, court states "doesn't have power to enforce criminal penalties", seems incorrect.

No. A Probate and Family Court has discretion in the trial of matters before it. You don't state all of the facts, but this sounds like...

A petition for a writ of mandamus is sought when a government official or lower court has a clear duty to undertake a particular act, usually what...

I just gave my Tenant a 14 day notice to quit for non payment of rent. I have not received rent for Jan & Feb of 2014.

Now. At the end of the fourteen days, if the tenant has not vacated, then you must file a summary process case against him in the Worcester...

I know someone who has 2 warrants will they hold him or could he get bail ??

He should consult a lawyer right away. There is not enough information here to provide an adequate answer. There are many things that could...

No. According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 sec. 15B, a landlord may deduct only for those items specifically set forth in the...

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