In Massachusetts there are certain licensing requirements that Home Improvement Contractors must meet and rules governing the contracts between homeowners and contractors.   In this episode of Grolman LLPs audio law school, Attorney David Owens discusses what it means to be a Home Improvement Contractor, what the requirements are for licensing, how the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation provides resources to review Contractors history and license status, and what a contract to work on your home is required to contain and should contain.   http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/consumer-rights-and-resources/home-improvement-contract/

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Home Improvement Contractor Selection and Contracts

One of the first steps in starting a new business is deciding what type of organization you should set up. In this episode of Grolman LLP's audio law school, Attorney Jeffrey Larnard discusses the basics of the major types of business organizations in Massachusetts, including sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations.

Massachusetts Business Organizations

Before a police officer stops and searches your vehicle, certain legal requirements must be met in order for any evidence discovered to be admissible against you. In this episode, we briefly examine those requirements. 

Everything You Need To Know About Car Stops

Wondering about the law of defamation? Thinking about defaming someone? Take a First Ammendment Adventure with us.

All About Defamation

Questions about what they are? How they work? We got you covered...  

All About Prenuptual Agreements

The Massachusetts legislature passed a sweeping reform of how alimony is awarded in Massachusetts. Here are all the details.

All About Alimony

More information about the closing table... do you need a lawyer representing you? Tune-in and find out!

Do I Need a Lawyer at a Real Estate Closing?

Today we cover Like Kind Exchanges. What's a Like Kind Exchange? Tune in!

All About Like Kind Exchanges

With the economic downturn heavily upon us, we wanted to turn our attention to bankruptcy law. In this multi-part podcast, we'll cover the basics so you can determine whether this is a tool you can use in these tough economic times.

Everything You Need to Know About Bankruptcy (But were afraid to ask) (Part 1)

Thinking about buying a condo? Then you need to take a listen. We tell you what you need to know in order to make this buying decision a good one.

Thinking About Buying A Condo?

By popular demand... we present, More Rules for Landlords (Part II). Enjoy.

Rules for Landlords (Part II)

Donahue & Grolman's Rules for Avoiding Getting Sued by Their Tenants

Rules for Landlords (Part 1)

In a prior episode, we gave you an overview of the homestead declaration as an important building block of a sound estate plan. Now, we cover the homestead declaration in depth. Everything you always wanted to know... but were afraid to ask.

All About Massachusetts Homestead Declarations

Thanks for all of your letters and emails. You've asked for some information about the eviction process in the Commonwealth, and here it is! Keep the emails and letters coming.

Landlord Tenant Eviction Primer

In prior episodes, we've been only discussing real estate law. Today, we branch out to showcase other practice areas of the firm. Is bankruptcy right for you? Double-click and find out.

Our Perspective: Consumer Bankruptcy

A topical overview of developing trends in real estate law, and now... law in general. Not nearly as boring as you would think. If you're buying a house, thinking about buying a house, own a house, or have been in a house, check us out. Podcasting from our virtual law office in Boston, Massachusetts. We invite you to visit us on the web at www.grolmanllp.com. We welcome your feedback, suggestions and comments. For more personal assistance, check out our unique ASK THE LAWYER service on our website.

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