Should I demand triple my security deposit in my demand letter?

The form says, "your failure to do so can mean treble damages under the statute." In my opinion, it is a good idea to ask for treble damages in...

Children forced to remain in the bathroom, undress, pee, takes showers despite their requests ( for our landlord to leave.

You may want to consult an attorney on the security deposit issue. There are some technical requirements which your landlord needed to meet in...

I worked from febuary to june 2011 60-70 hours a week without pay .how do i file a complaint for wages.

The first step to make a claim for unpaid wages is to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General. The Attorney General might decide...

Let go from inside sales job in MA for missing sales quota. Can I collect unemployment?

Yes. Because your employment was terminated, your employer would need to prove that (1) you committed deliberate misconduct in willful disregard...

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Considered harassment

I agree with Attorney Hutchins that it does not sound like you have harassed your tenant. You have done the right thing by trying to set up a...

For a small claims action can I file my response with the court the same day as the hearing

In Massachusetts, Small Claims Rule 3(b) states that "the filing of an answer is optional," so you aren't required to respond to the complaint. ...

Can I make A motion to Dismiss a 93a Security deposit complaint because I am not a commercial landlod

Chapter 93A applies to landlords which are engaged in "trade or commerce." Whether this statute applies to you depends on how many units you are...