How can I get back into my residence if the Landlord changes the locks?

A rooming house in Massachusetts is one in which the tenant rents a single room and there are four or more roomers living there unrelated to the...

Can Dcf make their own decisions

I would say a qualified yes. However, there are too many omitted facts for a lawyer to give a competent opinion on this. For example, you don't...

I have my duaghter 40% of the time. What standard needs to be reached to change this to 50/50.

Under these facts, it is possible that the court would believe you are seeking the change solely to termination your child support payments. That...

In general, If the former owner made an assignment of rights to you regarding the lawsuit then you can stand in the shoes of the former owner and...

The father of my child is taking me to court for shared legal and physical custody.

You should appear at the hearing prepared to contest the motion, with evidence to show why the court you should retain custody of the child. A...

What can I do if on 8/26/13 NCP agreed not to seek any contact other than phone, then 8/28/13 he files for Visitation hearing?

It appears that you are in a pending court proceeding. Notwithstanding the parents' agreement regarding the children, it is the court's duty to...

I served a 14 day notice for non-payment via first class mail but am not sure if tenant received it.

It is well worth the money in having a constable or sheriff service a notice to quit. I use an extremely reliable constable for this and have...

Do tenants have rights even if they do not pay rent?

Yes tenants have rights. No he cannot continue to tay as long as he wishes. A lease usually has a clause allowing for termination based upon...

Wifi/Internet

I agree with the previous answers. To add a point, as long as a sub-tenant continues to pay her portion of the bill, wouldn't it be easier and...

I agree with the first answer. As to your other issues, in Massachusetts, if there is no lease with the tenant, in general, a landlord may evict...