I live in MA and was going to sell a vehicle to a person who lives in RI. The title has yet to be sent to me by the previous owner who lives out of state. The vehicle has been sitting in the garage of the RI resident for 8 months. Since the title is not in my name and no agreement was signed, am I... View More 
answered on May 16, 2019
This question cannot be answered completely without first seeing the title to the car--the title that you do not have yet. In the meantime, you certainly must know that you cannot lawfully sell the car to anyone without owning it; right?
Then your next task is either get the title from... View More
The tow and storage fees services at Lynch (Manoli's) Towing are unfair after my vehicle was towed there after a car accident when my steering-wheel locked on April 26, 2017 ! I contacted an employee at Lynch Towing about the prices for tow storage and I was told inaccurate prices on two... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
Neither. This is a contractual issue. Based on your facts as stated, you have known that your car was towed and secured behind locked gates since April 26, 2017--the date of the accident. Right?
You have also known since May 5, 2017 that the towing company charged a $455 towing fee, and... View More
I was denied life insurance because they stated I was in an alcohol rehab center. I have never had any issues with alcohol or drugs and have never been in a rahab center
answered on Mar 18, 2019
One option is to seek insurance through a different carrier. If you need insurance and wish to avoid delays in obtaining coverage, valuable time could be lost in pressing the issue with the original carrier.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 20, 2019
If you are paying all that is required of you from one paycheck, it does not make sense that more money would be taken out of your second paycheck. For example, if your total pay from one job equaled the amount you are currently being paid from your two jobs, and you were paying the total amount... View More
I was charged for extra services on a product that the services were not completed.
answered on Feb 9, 2019
Massachusetts’ consumer protection statute (Chapter 93A) forbids charging for services not rendered. The law calls this an unfair or deceptive practice. If you prove it to have happened and that you suffered damages, you will be entitled to double or treble damages plus attorneys fees. Some... View More
Condo Association was denied preliminary injunction for rules violation in hearing 11/ 9/16. In Summary Judgment Hearing 11/9/17 Count I re violation was denied but allowed Count II for assessment of damages hearing. They applied under rule 55(b)(2) with Issuance of Notice to Sell (per MGL c.254... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
One concern may be whether her assets are going to be the subject of a lien and collections efforts. Another concern would focus on her estate after she passes: would judgment creditors seek reimbursement at that time? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2018
It has to have a term of at least seven years. It has to have the issuance date and the expiration date on it. If it has no expiration date, it is good indefinitely. This applies to electronic cards. There are websites with more specifics, I suggest you check them to make sure whatever you have... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2018
In order to obtain a wage attachment, the creditor must have a judgment against you. The creditor is required to file a new lawsuit based on the judgment and appear before a judge to ask permission for a wage attachment. The creditor is required to give you written notice of the time date and place... View More
This is regarding stopping a foreclosure. the funds are on hand to bring the loan current but the Servicer and their Attorneys are misleading my elderly mother. they are using dirty tricks to delay or even block her from curing her loan, The servicers attorneys were contacted and on 3 occasions... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2018
Call the attorney general's office or the Massachusetts banking commissioner. Both have units that deal with this type of behavior.
asked them to stop but they won't. Can I sue them?
answered on May 30, 2018
The short answer is probably.
There is a federal law, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA, that makes many types of calls illegal.
Largely it depends on the type of call (e.g. robocall vs live), the nature of the number called (e.g. cell vs landline vs business number),... View More
answered on May 8, 2018
Where it has been 7 years collection of the debt may be barred by the Rhode Island or Massachusetts statute of limitations. In Massachusetts for credit card debts the limitations period is 6 years. I'm not a Rhode Island attorney but the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is generally... View More
The condo association charge late fees from the last year plus 4 months condo I owe and I'm in hardship and selling the house What should I do ? Please any advice is great appreciate!
answered on Apr 23, 2018
Most condominiums in Massachusetts have provisions for charging late fees, attorney's fees and expenses of collection. Six months of past due common area fees are a lien on the unit prior to any first mortgage. Because of this, and because Massachusetts cases have held that common area fees... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2018
Usually a creditor can only collect what it is owed, so if the tax offset paid your debt in full, they should not be able to further offset any more refunds. The Department of Education has a good website that is easy to navigate and has a lot of information on questions like these:... View More
it does not say in the contract that a platinum members guest can not have access to the gyn if a previous account is owed. i also was just there 2 days ago and had no issue, but i feel like because im colored and have tattoos they singled me out. they denied me access to the gym even though i had... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2018
If you think it is discrimination you could file a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: https://www.mass.gov/file-a-complaint-of-discrimination
Informal, under 450,000. Assets ( house sale, insurances, property) no contest. One credit card and he already lost track of a disbursement, can I as executor pay what’s owed to who?
answered on Feb 2, 2018
You would be setting up an estate bank account with an estate tax payer ID and you can arrange to have the attorney copied with bank statements.
I was helping a friend put shingles on his roof and the board where I had my footing wasn't nailed down enough I was sitting down and I went sliding down the roof I broke my ankle in two spots I have to wear a cast for 18 weeks and they may have to go back in to remove fractured bones I also... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Consult a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers --they give free consults. If you need names of such persons in Eastern Mass give me a call.
i had work done on an bb gun and told them to limit it to a price of 200 $ and i had to pay 241 and it didn't work so i told them to take there parts out and give me my money back due to faulty parts
answered on Oct 24, 2017
If they do not comply sue them in small claims court. I assume you can document the instruction and read whatever you signed with respect to the repair.
My mother placed a utility bill in my name without my knowledge. The bill is over four grand. I contacted the company as soon as I found out but they said I have to file a police report. I do not want my mother to go to jail and I can not let her find out I am trying to take the bill out of my name... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2017
Go to the FTC website, IDTheft.gov and download an ID Theft Affidavit. Present that to the utility company. If they harass you after you fill out the affidavit and provide it to them, get a solid consumer protection law firm to help you.
I was wondering who I should contact or just to go through small claims court in regards to a travel agency that promised to refund me and is giving the run-around as to why they can't refund me, after already promising to do so. Any information is greatly appreciated.
answered on Aug 29, 2017
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.
If... View More
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