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Landlord and Tenant Law
Massachusetts
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Depends on the city laws...some towns have ordinances that allow random inspections....but normally they should give a reason for the inspection. You... Read More
Really a question for a tax accountant. But generally damages to compensate for a loss are not taxable.
First look at your contract. If nothing in there, you can certainly sue the company for breach of contract. Additionally, you might want to try and... Read More
You should file a complaint with your local court. If you can't get there call the clerk's office and ask for direction from them. It is illegal to... Read More
If it is a common area, yes.
If you are a tenant at will your landlord can terminate your tenancy with a 30-day notice to quit. if you do not move he will have to go to court... Read More
No. Unless the landlord still has an interest such as management. Summary process is simply a claim to a superior right of possession
You should only remove property with a court order.
If you are in a district with a Housing Court, go there and speak with a Housing Specialist who will help you to file suit. If you are not, then go... Read More
The law generally states that condominium expenses are divided according to each owner's percentage interest.
The process should be spelled out in your insurance policy. Otherwise you should file a complaint with the insurance commissioner who will... Read More
She had no right to take a picture without your consent. And while a no pets clause can be widely interpreted it usually does not include caged pets.
You need to get an order from your local District Court allowing you to enter the apartment, even if you have to break the lock. This is usually done... Read More
No. The only parties who have any right to dispute your presence would be the tenant and the property owner.
You should go to court immediately and ask the judge for an order to allow you to collect your property.
It depends on the terms of the arrangement. Landlords cannot just walk in but if this is a room in a facility then there is an implied if not... Read More
He cannot simply kick you out. Once you are living there and paying rent he would have to go to court. If he tries to take self-help you can go to... Read More
This is a very specialized area. It really relies on the terms of the agreement you signed when you moved in. Ordinarily they could not kick you out... Read More
Your landlord is required to abide by the Fair Debt Collection Act calls to your place of employment are inappropriate. You may very well have an... Read More
c.186 Section 14 of the General Laws requires that if a landlord provides a particular amenity as part of a renting contract, the landlord cannot... Read More
You need to have an attorney read your purchase documents. Most timeshares make exit difficult unless you have a buyer. Sponsor does not want to be... Read More
They are still obligated to pay rent. You should begin the tenancy termination process with a 14 Day notice to quit for nonpayment of rent or they... Read More
No. If you are legally fostering your niece she would be considered a minor family member and you have the right to house her. The key is that you... Read More
Unclear as to what rights are being referred to. An owner has the unfettered right to occupy one of his units and cannot have his occupancy disturbed... Read More
These kinds of questions often end in court. You have a good argument that you acquired the land by adverse possession as you were openly,... Read More