↓ Skip to Main Content

Main Navigation

  • Massachusetts Real Estate Litigation
  • About Me
  • Client Service Statement
  • Blogs
    • Massachusetts Foreclosure Law Blog
    • Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog
    • Massachusetts Property Law Blog
  • Success Stories
  • Practice Areas
    • Landlord-Tenant Law
    • Property Disputes
    • Foreclosure Law
    • Limited Assistance Representation
  • Real Estate Resources
  • Foreclosure Law Resources
  • Landlord-Tenant Resources
  • Help for Landlords
  • Contact Me
  • FAQs
Home › 2021 › October

Month: October 2021

Pet Rent: When Is it Allowed in Massachusetts?

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 29, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, leases, pet rent

The Appeals Court issued an important decision this week clarifying when “pet rent” is allowed in Massachusetts. “Pet rent”, as I refer to it, is additional rent that a landlord charges a tenant for allowing a pet in a rental more »

Dividing a Home Among Non-Married Persons

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 27, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with Land Court, Partition

Dividing a home becomes necessary when multiple persons or businesses own property together, and one wants out. For married couples, the process of dividing such property generally occurs through a divorce. For non-married persons, such as siblings who own inherited more »

Renting Out a House for the First Time

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 25, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, new landlords

Renting out a home for the first time can be an eye-opening experience for many new landlords. Few realize how many laws and regulations cover landlord-tenant matters in Massachusetts, and the repercussions if a landlord fails to follow the law. more »

Overburdening an Easement

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 19, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with easements

The Appeals Court issued an interesting case last week concerning the overburdening of an easement. The case concerned the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (better known as “four wheelers” by this Vermonter!) on a beach in Gloucester. This case discusses more »

Evicting a Section 8 Tenant

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 15, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, section 8

Evicting a section 8 tenant is a process that generally follows the usual steps for a Massachusetts eviction, but with several extra requirements. Special care must be given towards following these added steps of the process. Section 8 Overview Section more »

Setback Requirements: Three Things to Know

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 12, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with zoning

Setback requirements are among the most common zoning requirements in Massachusetts. Such requirements place limits on the location where buildings and other structures can be placed on a property, with the goal of preventing overcrowding. Common setback requirements are for more »

Adam Sherwin
Rated by Super Lawyers


loading ...
  • Landlord Rights
  • Putting Up a Fence: Three Ways to Stay Out of Trouble
  • Massachusetts Partition Process
  • Boston Zoning Appeals
  • Don’t Hire Me! When Not to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer
10.0Adam Sherwin

The Sherwin Law Firm
The Schrafft’s Center Power House
529 Main Street, Suite P-200
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 336-3236 (p)
(617) 284-6089 (f)
adam@sherwinlawfirm.com

All content provided on this website and blogs is for informational purposes only. The presenter makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information in this presentation. This content is not legal advice and readers should consult an attorney before making any legal decisions.

Sharing

Facebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedinmail
© 2022 The Sherwin Law Firm | Powered by Responsive Theme
Call Me