The SJC’s recent ruling that a landlord could enforce a notice to quit, obtained through mediation, rather than a summary process action, thus enforcing the removal of a tenant from a property, has housing advocates upset. Tenants feel they are entitled to “their day in court” and argue that the mediation process does not offer fair or opportunity for advocacy …
New Rules for Real Estate Commissions Effective August 2024: The Client Holds the Keys
In October of 2023 a court determined that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and four real estate companies (Re/Max, Keller Williams, Anywhere and Home Services of America) had conspired to inflate real estate commissions. The four defendants eventually settled out of court. However, this case changed the way in which realtors could charge their commissions effective August 2024. This …
Automobile Accidents: Disputes Should be Resolved off the Road
If you are injured in an automobile accident, there are certain steps you should take to protect your health and maximize your opportunity for compensation You should call local law enforcement and file an accident report. The police will interview the parties in the accident, interview witnesses and inspect the vehicles for damage. They will determine who is at fault. It …
Accolades for Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi
We at Tramontozzi Law Office are delighted to congratulate consulting attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi for her recent recognition as one of 2024 Top Rated Lawyers in North Carolina. Anastasia Tramontozzi is a criminal Defense attorney in practice (Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law). She has been recognized by her clients and peers as an an outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney and we at Tramontozzi …
WINTER WOES SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
We all know that panicky feeling when you lose control of your footing on a patch of ice. If you fall and are injured, here’s what you can do. Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep walkways, driveways, sidewalks and stairs free of snow and ice. In 2010 the law concerning this was changed to put more of the …
DRIVEWAY EASEMENTS: Right of Access versus Right of Ownership
A Driveway Easement is a “right of way” easement. It is basically the right of one party to drive over property they don’t own to access property they do own. In other words you may not be the only one to use your property, even though you own it. For example, the only way for your neighbor to access their …
INJURED AT WORK? WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
Employers are responsible for providing a safe, well maintained environment for their employees of all skill levels and expertise! If an employer fails to do this, injuries can occur. Some examples of such injuries are physical (broken bones for example), aggravation of existing conditions, occupational illnesses and, even, psychological injuries. At times it can be confusing for people to …
RIDERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: MASSACHUSETTS BICYCLING RULES
Everyone would agree that bicycling is an enjoyable, healthy, relaxing pastime. It also serves as a means of primary transportation for some; and as gas costs rise and we are increasingly aware of environmental concerns, we must take full measure of the responsibilities that come with taking to the road. Riders do run the risk of significant injury when they …
DO GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS?
What if you come home one day and your neighbor is constructing a hideously ugly fence on your shared property line? What can you do about this eyesore? In Massachusetts the Building Code says that you can build a fence on your property with no permit as long as the fence is less than 7 feet tall. You can build …
Attorney John Tramontozzi and Tramontozzi Law Firm Voted Top: Recognized Locally and Regionally
Thank you from John Tramontozzi at Tramontozzi Law Offices! Tramontozzi Law received accolades for both founding lead attorney, John Tramontozzi, Esq., as well as the Tramontozzi Law Practice. The 2021 Readers Choice Awards once again recognizes Attorney John Tramontozzi and Tramontozzi Law Offices topping regionally and Boston area North, in Two Categories! Best Attorney and Best Law Firm. We are …