Two weeks ago we covered the new or leased car Lemon Law, and this week we'll cover the basics of your rights as a used car owner under the Massachusetts Used Car Lemon Law, G.L. c. 90 § 7N1/4. First, the law may apply to you if you purchased a used car, van, or truck from a manufacturer or dealer for at least $700 and your vehicle had less than 125,000 miles on the odometer at the time of sale. Your vehicle cannot be used primarily for business purposes and cannot be an au

Happy Marathon Monday! As the runners are out braving the wind, rain, and cold, we figured we'd write a running related blog post. If you're running along a trail, trip on a root, and sprain your ankle, the municipality is liable, right? If you're running on a paved path, step in a pothole, and cut your knee so that you need stitches, the municipality is also liable, right? The short answer is no. Under the Massachusetts Recreational Use Statute, GL c. 21 §17C, landowners

Did you just buy a new car only to find that it's having issues? The Massachusetts New Car Lemon Law, G.L. c. 90, § 7N½, provides consumers with solutions for cars that have a defect and/or malfunction that "substantially impairs the use, market value or safety" of your vehicle. The New Car Lemon Law applies to new or leased cars, vans, trucks, and motorcycles that are sold by Massachusetts new car dealers. If you have a vehicle that you use primarily for business purposes

Last week we covered the process for nonpayment of rent evictions. This week we'll cover the basics of what to expect in an eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent, also known as a "no fault eviction." Similar to in an eviction for nonpayment of rent, a notice to quit is required in an eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. However, instead of the fourteen days for nonpayment, the notice period for evictions of tenants at will for reasons other than