Landlords will typically require a security deposit to cover the cost of any repairs if you leave an apartment in worse shape ...

It outlines my responsibilities to him, his rent to me ... Massachusetts has very strong tenant rights, which I'm all for, ...

Now that I'm a mom myself, I think my upbringing has definitely influenced the way I parent. My mom grew up in a family with three kids, and her siblings were considerably older than she was.

This dynamic is a recurring theme in our household. My tenacious professional wife leads most of our domestic responsibilities. And while I'm an engaged father, I can't deny the imbalance.