Court and money
Debt, eviction, small claims, records and school attendance. The side of the system with no officer in it.
28 sections
28 sections
Getting The Deposit BackG.L. c. 186, § 15B — no more than the first month's rent, and back within 30 days- When The Landlord Can Come InG.L. c. 186, § 15B — to inspect, repair or show, and a few other listed reasons
- Being EvictedG.L. c. 186, § 12 — fourteen days' notice for unpaid rent, and a right to pay it within ten
- Locked Out By The LandlordG.L. c. 186, § 15F — three months' rent or three times the damages, without a court order
- When The Landlord Will Not Fix ItG.L. c. 239, § 8A — conditions as a defense to eviction, and repair and deduct up to four months' rent
- Retaliatory EvictionG.L. c. 186, § 18 — a presumption of reprisal within six months, and one to three months' rent
- Getting PaidG.L. c. 149, § 148 — paid in full the day of a firing, and treble damages for wages withheld
- Minimum WageG.L. c. 151, § 1 — less than $15.00 an hour is presumed oppressive and unreasonable
- Earned Sick TimeG.L. c. 149, § 148C — one hour for every thirty worked, paid at employers of eleven or more
Your Personnel FileG.L. c. 149, § 52C — notice within 10 days of anything negative, and a review within 5 business days- Getting Public RecordsG.L. c. 66, § 10 — records within 10 business days, or a written answer saying why not
- Small Claims CourtG.L. c. 218, § 21 — up to $7,000, with no limit for motor vehicle property damage
- What A Creditor Cannot TakeG.L. c. 235, § 34 — $2,500 in the bank, a $7,500 car, and most of a paycheck
- Unemployment BenefitsG.L. c. 151A, § 25 — good cause attributable to the employer, or deliberate misconduct
- Getting DivorcedG.L. c. 208, § 1B — an irretrievable breakdown, and a hearing no earlier than six months without an agreement
- Alimony And PropertyG.L. c. 208, § 34 — the court may assign all or part of either spouse's estate
- Custody And Parenting TimeG.L. c. 208, § 31 — parents' rights equal, and the child's happiness and welfare decide
Abuse Prevention OrdersG.L. c. 209A, § 3 — no filing fee, and a vacate order for up to one year- Deceptive Business PracticesG.L. c. 93A, § 9 — a written demand thirty days before suit, and multiple damages for a willful violation
- Door To Door SalesG.L. c. 93, § 48 — until midnight of the third business day to cancel
- Debt CollectorsG.L. c. 93, § 49 — no telling others, no harassment, and no contact once a lawyer says so
- Old Debts And Time LimitsG.L. c. 260, § 2 — six years on a contract, and three on an injury
- Hurt At WorkG.L. c. 152, § 41 — notice as soon as practicable, and a claim within four years
- Discrimination At WorkG.L. c. 151B, § 5 — a complaint to the commission within 300 days
- Dog BitesG.L. c. 140, § 155 — the owner or keeper is liable for any damage the dog does
- Jury Duty And Your JobG.L. c. 234A, § 61 — no firing, threats or forced assignments over jury service
Changing A NameG.L. c. 210, § 12 — granted unless it is inconsistent with public interests- Clearing A RecordG.L. c. 276, § 100A — sealing on request after 3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 for a felonyalso here
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