With a signed P&S and bank approval letters in hand, can a seller back out of a short sale?

You have a right to enforce the P & S. The remedy is specific performance. Given the facts as you presented them, I would think that a judge...

Can I take legal action?

Given those facts, sounds like the Landlord committed fraud and tricked you into paying the 3 month buyout. Small claims court should be the way...

Abusive landlords/lack of quite enjoyment in New England?

Your month to month lease is valid according to Massachusetts law. If your landlord has a mental illness and might be considered dangerous to...

How can someone who has a shared mortgage, can transfer the share of her property ownership to her spouse?

The names on the note and mortgage normally have to match to protect the bank's foreclosure rights. Best practice, so far as I can tell from the...

Deed of Life Estate -names a life tenant for a paid-off property with quitclaim covenants release any&all rights of homestead?

This is not going to avoid property taxes, although your father's monetary interest in the property is reduced after a period of time subsequent to...

I am buying an investment property in Massachusetts ,Does the law require that my wife be on the deed as well?

I agree with the first two answers. There is no requirement that your wife be on the deed. As your spouse, however, she may have an ownership...

Beer and wine convenience store question massachusetts?

Every partner is required. Here is the Massachusetts ABCC FAQ: Generally an individual applying for a "package goods store" or "package store"...

What action can I take against someone that defamed my identity?

I do not think what you are describing is technically "spoofing". However, it does smell like identity theft, for which there are criminal and...

What legal obligation do I have to my 2 previous business partners if we never officially formed as a business?

First, get a lawyer to help. If you are going to own the business yourself, it would be wise to have a document that the three of you sign,...

There is no question that you must seek legal counsel. You don't state whether you were offered any consideration for the release of rights you...