Massachusetts Zoning: What You Need to Know
A recent article about Medford concerning the challenges of getting past the city’s land-use controls is a more »
Author: Adam T. Sherwin, Esq.
Chapter 93A for Landlords and Tenants
The Appeals Court issued an important decision this week about the Consumer Protection Law (commonly known more »
Getting Possession of a Rental Unit
Getting possession of a rental unit is the primary goal of an eviction case. A successful more »
Collecting Money Against a Tenant
I’m willing to bet that the issue of collecting money against a tenant is one of more »
Attorney Sherwin Named as a 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star
I’m proud to write that I’ve been named as a 2018 Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers. more »
Fighting Foreclosure: Lessons from a Massachusetts Federal Court Case
A recent decision from the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals provides an important lesson on more »
Housing Discrimination in Massachusetts: A “Ruff” Lesson On This Important Area of Law
A recent case from Western Massachusetts of a landlord refusing to rent to tenants with service animals more »
Appealing a Zoning Decision: Timing is Everything
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision this week on appealing a zoning decision in more »
Getting Back a Security Deposit in Massachusetts
It is not uncommon for Massachusetts landlords to accept security deposits from tenants. In doing so, more »