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Can I cancel my Cape Code vacation rental and expect refund because of Hurricane warnings? | 1 | 1 day 2 hours ago by Anonymous |
12 hours 13 min ago by The Editor |
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Offer to Purchase | 2 | 6 days 16 hours ago by Anonymous |
1 day 5 hours ago by scorpio11679 |
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Capital gains tax | 0 | 2 days 4 hours ago by pongmaster21 |
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Late Apartment Rental Fees | 0 | 1 week 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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Neighbor's driveway on my land | 1 | 1 week 3 days ago by Swimming |
1 week 3 days ago by Kevin Gaughen Sr. |
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Can the Treasurer be held personally responsible? | 0 | 3 weeks 7 hours ago by nightlifemp |
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Unmarried persons purchase property | 1 | 3 weeks 10 hours ago by Melissa |
3 weeks 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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Condo Association Repair Responsibilities | 0 | 3 weeks 3 days ago by bd |
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tenants at will | 2 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by kelleyhagen |
3 weeks 4 days ago by kelleyhagen |
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Condo - electrical/ac problem extends into common area/adjacent unit | 0 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by cfrie |
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Can a spouse sue for half a home they do not own? | 1 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Likely Ethics Violations | 4 | 5 weeks 15 hours ago by flyers559 |
5 weeks 11 hours ago by flyers559 |
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Scope of Developers full responsibility? | 1 | 5 weeks 6 days ago by WaterBearer |
5 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Foreclosure Title | 0 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by BruceBleg |
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Retaining Wall and Town use/abuse | 0 | 6 weeks 3 days ago by GlenG |
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MA Solar Access Laws | 6 | 10 weeks 11 hours ago by Anonymous |
6 weeks 3 days ago by BostonSolarInstaller |
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Renter's rights in a flooded apartment | 1 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by keara507 |
6 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Can an exclusive easement of deck include the surrounding building walls? | 1 | 7 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
7 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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property lines - extend into lake? | 0 | 9 weeks 2 hours ago by gibba1234 |
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Who must pay to remove fallen tree under MA law? | 1 | 9 weeks 17 hours ago by NGoff6 |
9 weeks 15 hours ago by The Editor |
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property in trust - how to convey | 0 | 9 weeks 3 days ago by visitorjune |
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183A Condominium Law | 2 | 10 weeks 6 days ago by votewithyourfeet |
9 weeks 6 days ago by smarcus |
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Condo assocation repair costs | 0 | 10 weeks 13 hours ago by kabslp |
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Water and Sewer termination by township | 0 | 10 weeks 2 days ago by ginad |
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Difficult Trustee | 1 | 11 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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Purchase and sale form for MA and contingency clauses | 1 | 11 weeks 1 day ago by GBentley |
11 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Landlord leasing apartment out from under me | 0 | 11 weeks 4 days ago by mrstryke |
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Should a condo association share in the cost to remove a roof deck to replace a roof? | 2 | 14 weeks 3 days ago by ptwob103 |
11 weeks 4 days ago by Howard |
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Interpretation of Chapter 183A MGL, Section 18 : Improvements | 1 | 12 weeks 11 hours ago by onespeed63 |
12 weeks 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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Title Search Gone Awry... | 5 | 12 weeks 3 days ago by danfahey |
12 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Trees | 3 | 12 weeks 4 days ago by kwinslow |
12 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Can a Seller rescind a verbal acceptance-- statute of frauds in MA? | 1 | 12 weeks 4 days ago by Gmijohn |
12 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Larceny in MA on shared property? | 1 | 13 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
13 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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What determines "ordinary" vs "extraordinary" expenses with a condo assn? | 0 | 13 weeks 5 days ago by danfahey |
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Refusing to allow phone wires | 0 | 14 weeks 2 days ago by fdbolt |
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Mass General Law 266_120B: What if permission is granted but the landowner wants to delay the repair as it creates a hardship | 0 | 14 weeks 4 days ago by et-b |
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Broker's Fee for Breaking Lease in Massachusetts? | 1 | 15 weeks 3 days ago by gregorilla |
15 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Title Insurance - Attorney relationship? | 1 | 21 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 2 days ago by SigmanEsq |
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What are allowable damages for real estate misrepresentation under massachusetts law? | 3 | 21 weeks 6 days ago by mdshultz |
16 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Can I make an offer on a new home prior to executing a P&S on the home I'm selling? | 5 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by danfahey |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Roof condo project requests me to pay for $3000 of electrical improvements to my unit | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Sheila Bogen |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Developer foreclosure- no association exists | 0 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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4 plus year long roof leak affecting habitability and "rentability" of condo | 1 | 16 weeks 4 days ago by Sheila Bogen |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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is a skylight a window? | 2 | 16 weeks 4 days ago by sjg727 |
16 weeks 4 days ago by sjg727 |
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Homeowner's Insurance for nonmarried JTC? | 0 | 17 weeks 14 hours ago by Anonymous |
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Adverse possesion of section of a roadway | 1 | 17 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
17 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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dividing a single lot into two | 0 | 17 weeks 4 days ago by JMello78 |
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Adverse Posession or Prescriptive Easement for Fence/Retaining Wall | 1 | 17 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
17 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Negligent Board and Property Manager | 1 | 1 year 41 weeks ago by BH1Resident |
18 weeks 6 hours ago by lawyer1 |
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co-ownership of real estate in MA | 1 | 18 weeks 4 days ago by dent73 |
18 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Required encroachment remedy? | 1 | 19 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
19 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Condo Chimney Leak Repair | 1 | 20 weeks 3 days ago by jillyfish2 |
20 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Old and rotten tree on my property | 1 | 20 weeks 4 days ago by ElanMc |
20 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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condo board recording requirements | 0 | 21 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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MLS listing expires, then offer accepted from third party - required to pay commish to listing broker? | 5 | 22 weeks 4 days ago by waywargu |
22 weeks 2 days ago by scorpio11679 |
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Buyer's Title Insurance coverage for encroachment? | 1 | 22 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Condo Law: Repair VS. Improvement | 1 | 22 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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MA Adverse possession? | 1 | 22 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Condominium Maintenance - Failure to maintain property has caused unit damage | 1 | 22 weeks 6 days ago by Maggie B |
22 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Protection of Property with Trust | 0 | 23 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Property removal from 40B LIP ? | 0 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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getting escrow money back | 0 | 23 weeks 4 days ago by sapphire |
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Closing date on real estate sale in MA | 1 | 24 weeks 1 day ago by SallyM76 |
24 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Landlord will not Return Security Deposit | 4 | 1 year 39 weeks ago by Anonymous |
25 weeks 1 day ago by scorpio11679 |
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What must a MA real estate broker or agent disclose to buyer? | 1 | 25 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
25 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Is it legal to remove the vent? | 1 | 26 weeks 5 days ago by csps6789 |
26 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Buyer Wouldn't Sign P&S - Can Seller Keep Deposit | 3 | 27 weeks 1 day ago by srh |
26 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Homebuyer Tax Credit deadline - Is Offer to Purchase a binding contract? | 2 | 27 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
27 weeks 4 days ago by Wagner |
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Selling a home that is in a state of disrepair | 1 | 27 weeks 6 days ago by Ryan |
27 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Tacking and adverse possession in Massachusetts | 1 | 28 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
28 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Getting my Deposit back before signing the P&S | 1 | 29 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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MA Condo Associations levying fines | 1 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by snoopy |
30 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Can my broker represent me instead of seller? | 1 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by Carol |
30 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Is my commercial lease valid? | 2 | 31 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
31 weeks 4 days ago by irishpat77 |
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All Condo Financial Records Intentionally Shredded | 1 | 31 weeks 4 days ago by gregparkave |
31 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Cost of making a deed in Massachusetts | 1 | 32 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
32 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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40B Unit Owners on Board of Trustees | 0 | 33 weeks 14 hours ago by rmac01503 |
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Living area calculation for MLS listing | 1 | 33 weeks 3 days ago by Craig48 |
33 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Are e-mails binding | 0 | 34 weeks 8 hours ago by Anonymous |
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Can I use power of attorney to sign deed? | 1 | 34 weeks 1 day ago by Shell |
34 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Pets, tenant violating lease | 2 | 36 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
36 weeks 4 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Post bankruptcy and improper foreclosure | 0 | 37 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Does short sale hurt my credit? | 1 | 37 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
37 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Selling share of house to family members | 1 | 38 weeks 1 day ago by GRA |
38 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Real estate broker said I don't need a lawyer | 1 | 39 weeks 16 hours ago by Padre50 |
39 weeks 13 hours ago by The Editor |
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What should Trustees do with non-payment of condo fees? | 1 | 41 weeks 10 hours ago by jkspup |
40 weeks 4 days ago by Kevin Gaughen Sr. |
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Carbon monoxide detectors when selling home in MA | 1 | 41 weeks 15 hours ago by Anonymous |
41 weeks 14 hours ago by The Editor |
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Transfer Investment Condo into LLC with Mortgage but no Permission | 1 | 42 weeks 2 days ago by Condo123 |
41 weeks 2 days ago by James M. Ermini Esq. |
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Selective enforcement in 55+ condo complex | 1 | 42 weeks 2 days ago by aminklein |
42 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Burden to maintain easement? | 0 | 42 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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easement misuse or overuse? | 1 | 42 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
42 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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No Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification Form before P&S signed | 2 | 43 weeks 14 hours ago by Grounded2 |
42 weeks 5 days ago by Grounded2 |
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Fraud by seller in Statement of Property Condition | 1 | 42 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
42 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Military Fence abutting residential property | 1 | 43 weeks 12 hours ago by russww |
43 weeks 12 hours ago by The Editor |
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Temporary Turnaround | 0 | 43 weeks 2 days ago by franklin |
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Undue influence in signing quitclaim deed? | 1 | 43 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
43 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Seller of Property refuses to meet closing dates | 1 | 45 weeks 53 min ago by jayare627 |
44 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Normal deed type for home sale? | 1 | 45 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
45 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Adjustor issue if Condo Master Insurance does not cover owner betterments? | 3 | 46 weeks 3 days ago by Jackiemcq |
46 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Improvement vs a repair to condominium common property | 1 | 1 year 22 weeks ago by dvecs07 |
47 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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