Keep in mind, your landlord's obligations to his mortgage company are completely independent of his obligations to you as a tenant. That is,...

Real estate attorney

My colleague is correct. Many times, there are multiple offers for one property. If your offer was rejected because it was too low and the seller...

No reputable lawyer will ever tell you to lie. You need to report this lawyer to your state's bar commission. Above all, despite what your lawyer...

What do Massachusetts courts consider to be absolute proof that tenants have abandoned an apartment?

My colleagues are correct -- maintaining furniture or belongings in an apartment doesn't indicate abandonment. Not living in the unit overnight...

Can I sue if I was charged with a crime after they served me alcohol and I was never carded and under age?

This sounds a little sketchy. I'm not sure someone would just place alcohol in front of you if you didn't order it. Thus, if you were underage and...

If a relative moves in with you and they put money into the area they are living, do they have any legal rights to stay ?

My colleague is correct.

Should I ignore a civil demand letter even if they keep on sending them?

I'm not sure Walmart has a basis for imposing a fine. A lot of stores are doing this in an attempt to strong arm people.

My case against my landlord for non receipt of security deposit was canceled. What does that mean? There was no explanation .

Did you file an appropriate civil action within the District Court? I'm not sure you give enough information here for us to be able to figure out...

Can a tenant bill me for extra things she put into my home after she stopped paying rent and abandoned the property?

Review your lease agreement. If the tenant did this on her own initiative, without your permission and in contravention of a lease agreement, then...

Will getting an attorney help me? I got injured badly 7 months ago and was incapacitated to work for a month and lost my job.

If you were injured on the job, you may have a workers compensation claim independent of any lawsuit you may have. Now, as to whether you need a...