When a lease expires, if the tenant remains and a new lease is not signed but the landlord is still accepting rent then it does generally become a tenancy at will, which is what month to month is. Here is a helpful resource that explains more:... View More

If the note you hold is also secured by a properly recorded mortgage, then you can foreclose. If there is no mortgage then the only recourse would be to sue them for default of the loan. You should hire an attorney either way.

Unless agreed specifically, you prorate on the days of the month.

If you are renting the property for 2 days a week being Monday and Wednesday, then you would prorate at the number of Mondays and Wednesdays between the start date and the last day of the month.

The contract is valid but VOIDABLE for misrepresentation. If the term of the contract says they pay for 3 meals a day, then they have to pay for it. The problem is they have your money and the issue is do you want to go with this company given the issues they have presented. It is customary to tip... View More

There is a reason such contracts have to be in writing, non-compete agreements under MA law need to be in writing. Moreover, the second contract offered appears to lack consideration. While they have a legal argument, I believe they would lose absent a writing confirming your agreement to these... View More

Fair is in the eye of the beholder. A lyricist who composes a song with someone else gets 50% of the royalty for the song, not the recording of the song. The royalty is split between the song writers and the publisher. If there is no publisher, then the song writers get the entire royalty. Now... View More

Without reading your master deed or the association by-laws and rules it is impossible to be precise, but the answer is yes. Moreover there is likely a more important issue, the insurance carrier for the association is not going to deal with multiple contractors and claimants under its coverage. To... View More

Your funds are not subject to collection for your husbands child support. Open a separate savings or checking account and put the money away for your own use.

Although it is technically possible for a verbal contract to be enforceable under some circumstances, even then it is very difficult to prove so verbal contracts are not advisable. Best practice is for all business contracts to be in writing and reviewed by your own business attorney to ensure that... View More

You do not have to have a specific entity to do business with a US Company in the US. You need to contact a local attorney who understands the Tax Treaty between the US and your home country as to tax withholding and tax liability. The US company may require you to get a TIN (Taxpayer Identity... View More

Yes. He should sit down with an immigration attorney to go over to process.

First, while trying to make a non-compete agreement as part of a termination package is clever, I am not sure it is enforceable under MA law. Moreover, unless someone is properly compensated, promotion and raise or a raise, a non-compete agreement is not enforceable if not executed at the time of... View More

You need for him to get you the title or return your money. Selling the trailer without providing the title is fraud and you might have a stolen trailer.

You need to consult with a real estate attorney to discuss the details of your goals in order to figure out the best way to structure it legally. Do not try to do this yourself using a form contract because there are many different possibilities and you don't want to end up doing it in a way... View More

You can argue that they failed to provide information requested in a timely manner and ask for its exclusion. There is no guarantee you will succeed. Likewise, seek permission to revise your answers to the Interrogatories based on the new legible copy. I believe you need to get assistance from... View More

Have him sign a promissory note for the amount.

If you signed a contract with the travel agency (most likely for your original transaction, not the refund), that contract may contain a provision regarding consent to jurisdiction and governing law. If that provision exists, contact an attorney in the state described in that provision.

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There's no cooling off period. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More

To The Code also imposes recordkeeping requirements on the corporation relative to its §1244 stock. Among these is requirement that the corporation designate designation, for its transitional year, those of its outstanding shares that qualify for small business stock treatment.

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