How a Declaration of Homestead Can Protect You and Your Home
As a homeowner, the last thing you want to worry about is the risk of losing the equity in your home if you find yourself facing a judgment in a lawsuit. Here [...]
New Year, New Lease, New Security Deposit: Know Your Rights
You’ve just found the perfect apartment, and you’re ready to sign your new lease. On top of the first rent payment, you probably owe your landlord a security deposit. Your landlord will [...]
Buying a New Home? Three Key Documents You Need to Understand
Purchasing a house is an exciting and stressful experience. You have piles of paperwork and documents to deal with when you’d rather be thinking about paint colors and new furniture. A good [...]
Own Rental Property in Worcester? What to Know About the New Rental Registry Program
Last month, the City of Worcester launched a new Rental Registry Program, with the goal of creating a comprehensive public record of all rental units in the City. News of the program [...]
You Paid Off Your Mortgage. Is It a Done Deal?
You’ve just paid off your mortgage, and you want to celebrate. Go ahead—pop the champagne! But you’re not out of the woods. You know your property is free and clear. And the [...]
To Ease Housing Shortage, Worcester Approves Zoning Change for ADUs
To increase affordable housing in Worcester, the City Council on December 12 amended the zoning ordinance to allow construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right. A proposed ordinance was unanimously approved [...]
New Zoning Guidelines for MBTA Communities Encourage Affordable Housing
Finding affordable housing here in Worcester is a serious challenge. Soaring property values and limited housing stock have made it harder for first-time buyers to get their feet in the door [...]
Before You Place an Online Sports Bet, Consider the Income Tax Implications
It’s hard to avoid the onslaught of ads for mobile sports betting, which goes live today, March 10, in Massachusetts. This is the second phase of newly legalized sports betting in the [...]
Booking a Venue for Your Post-Pandemic Party? Read the Boilerplate!
As pandemic restrictions ease, in-person events and social gatherings are on the rebound. It’s a dramatic contrast with last summer, when venues were closing and customers were scrambling to postpone events or [...]
Is “Tele-Legal” Here to Stay?
Closed offices. Virtual courts. E-recording and e-filing. Video conferences for everything from estate planning to real estate closings. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how law is practiced. As more Americans are [...]
