Lawful Entry of a Rented Premises
When a landlord rents an apartment, the landlord remains the owner of the property but grants possession of more »
Author: Adam T. Sherwin, Esq.
FAQ: If I Am Foreclosed, Will I Owe the Bank Any Money For My Mortgage Loan?
Question: If I am foreclosed, will I owe the bank any money from my mortgage loan? more »
Stays of Execution
Massachusetts eviction law allows a tenant to ask the court to delay their move-out from the more »
FAQ: I Have Been Foreclosed. Do I Need to Leave My Home Right Away?
Question: I have been foreclosed. Do I need to leave my home right away? Answer: No. more »
Self Help: No !!!
I’m willing to bet that among the frequently asked questions on landlord/tenant law, the following is more »
Practice Pointers: Use Mediation to Resolve Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Mediation is an excellent option for anyone involved in a landlord/tenant dispute. This form of alternative more »
Summary Process 101
Evictions in Massachusetts are known as “summary process.” The goal of summary process is found in Rule more »
Jury Trials in Foreclosure Defense Cases
I’m happy to write that I won a post-foreclosure eviction case several weeks ago using a more »
Evictions on the Rise in Massachusetts
The New York Times reports that evictions are on the rise across the United States, including more »
Understanding Cash-for-Keys Settlement Offers
In landlord/tenant cases, “cash-for-keys” often comes up as a popular means of settling an eviction case. more »