You should not worry about being evicted, for at least six months. If the landlord tries to evict you within six months of filing a complaint with...

This is true but it will consume all of your "wildcard." Other things that you would protect with this will be exposed. Before filing, do a...

Atty. Granvold gave an excellent answer to your question. The key to your case is figuring out what your legitimate expenses are. If they are...

File a lawsuit. If the amount is under $7k, you can go to small claims court. If more, you have other options. If you find the task daunting,...

No attorneys were interested. Is this strong enough to pursue in small claims court? I also have other questions.

How much money is at stake? Small claims court has a jurisdictional limit of $7k in Massachusetts. Whether you have a joint suit or separate...

I can't speak to the "grand larceny" part of your question, but you cannot normally be arrested for failure to pay on a contract. If, however, a...

I am looking at renting an apartment with a one year lease. and there is a questionable paragraph in the lease document.

This is perfectly normal. If you have any bargaining power, insist on reciprocity, namely, that either party, landlord or tenant, can claim...

Can I go after a debt collector for not refunding me over payment of garnish wages ?

Yes. You might even be able to get trebled damages and attorney's fees. Gather all of your papers and take them to a debt-collection defense...

Been together for 33yrs, married for 25, 2 adult kids We both work full time, can I keep the house and get alimony?

Your best bet is to find a local attorney who knows Massachusetts family AND practices in the federal bankruptcy court in Massachusetts.

Tell your landlord that if he won't give you a copy of the lease, you will file a 540-A petition and, thereby, force him to give you a copy. After...