joearchang

joearchang t1_j9si5sd wrote

Reply to comment by AMercifulHello in curtain problem by timeforclowns

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-holding-a-security-deposit You can go here. It’s slightly vague about the “proper type of account” and “telling the bank it’s not the land lords money”but the actual law states it has to be in a security deposit account (which is what the bank would do if you told them it was a security deposit) Or you are subject to forfeiture of the deposit and treble damages. I do t know the statute but It’s been explained by a judge to me (twice unfortunately).

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joearchang t1_j9q60q9 wrote

Reply to comment by AMercifulHello in curtain problem by timeforclowns

Ok. You are factually incorrect! Educate your self. Landlords CAN NOT TAKE A DEPOSIT WITHOUT THE COURTS APPROVAL. They wouldn’t be able to remove the money from the account. Period! If they dont have it in a security deposit account the landlord is screwed. You landlord your way. Get ready when you have an educated tenant.

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joearchang t1_j9q3fi8 wrote

Reply to Hyde Park MA by harrypotterpuppetpal

What are you asking? Is it safe? Sort of. Is it old? Yes. Is it dangerous? I’ve encountered great people there and A holes!! Also have a problem with hoods on illegal motorcycles. Cops do NOTHING! So you decide…. It’s probably as safe as most cities around Boston. Probably waaaay more unsafe than most towns in Massachusetts.

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joearchang t1_j9ndpv8 wrote

Reply to comment by AMercifulHello in curtain problem by timeforclowns

Are you in Massachusetts? The only way the landlord could take any of the deposit is if they go to Court. If they have access to the deposit (not in a security deposit account) they are breaking the law and will pay 3x. No discussion. They would also need pictures from the move in of that window not having curtains before. THEN the judge (it will never get this far, it will be mediated) would have to agree that curtains were damaging and side in the landlords favor. NOT going to happen. (Unless it’s a historical building) Laws are strict! Learn them before they bite you! The laws are set up to favor the tenant big time. Especially if they show good faith effort. Simply email or send a certified letter (keep a paper trail) to your landlord that you need curtains. Ask if he would like to put them up or you will. Give him a week (seems fair) Also, if you gave a deposit and you didn’t open the security deposit account with the landlord (it’s a joint account), they are violating the law and will have to give it back with treble damages (3x). Give them that tidbit and see what they say.

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joearchang t1_j9kquzf wrote

Reply to curtain problem by timeforclowns

Put up some curtains! Screw the holders into the wall!! Your landlord can’t stop you from “normal wear and tear”. Privacy is necessary. Tell the Landlord he can do it or you will!

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joearchang t1_j679hn1 wrote

Reply to comment by PresentScientist4278 in 8-month-old baby injured in Duxbury family tragedy dies, DA says by Jezebels_lipstick

I think we all try to make sense of this horrific thing. Intelligent people want to know what would drive someone to do the unimaginable. It’s mental health issues. So it becomes human to everyone. The same mental health issues could be attributed to most violent behaviors. We draw a line in our mind between something being justified and unjustified. The line gets blurred when the evil doer is a cute girl that doesn’t look like she would hurt a fly. Sad

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