Foreclosure help can be essential for homeowners attempting to avoid foreclosure and save their homes. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting too long to get assistance with this stressful process. When should homeowners seek foreclosure help? Preparing more »
How long does an eviction take in Massachusetts? Answering that question is like a weatherman stating what the weather is going to be the next day: an expert can give a good prediction, but many unknown factors can make a more »
Real estate is commonly owned by multiple persons. It is not unusual for married couples, family members, and even friends to own real estate together, and share in the responsibilities and upkeep of the property. When everyone is fine with more »
Getting served with an eviction notice can be a stressful experience. Tenants who receive one of these notices need to act quickly to protect their rights. What is An Eviction Notice? An eviction notice in Massachusetts is generally one of more »
Appealing an eviction case is a complicated subject. I could write for hours on the topic, and even then, would only cover the basics. Here, I want to offer two critical points for anyone appealing an eviction case: act quickly, more »
I’m pleased to announced that I prevailed today in bringing a lawsuit against a national lender for the denial of a loan modification. The court rejected the lender’s argument that the lawsuit should be dismissed, allowing the lawsuit to go more »
Homeowners who have gone through a foreclosure often ask me what happens after a foreclosure sale. More specifically, these homeowners often ask if they need to leave their home right away after a foreclosure auction sale. The answer is no. more »
Rule number one for Massachusetts landlords: never, never take a security deposit. As I have written before, the risks just aren’t worth it. The Massachusetts Security Deposit Law is one of the most complex and detailed laws on the more »
If you followed the news today, you know about the guilty verdict in the texting suicide case taking place in the Massachusetts Juvenile Court. In a well reasoned oral decision, Judge Lawrence Moniz found the defendant, Michelle Carter, guilty of involuntary more »
Potential clients often ask me for advice on how to avoid foreclosure. Here are a few important tips I recommend. Obtain and Document Income Contrary to free “advice” available on some Internet websites, foreclosure defense is not about getting a more »
