Evictions for lease violations occur when a landlord wishes to evict a tenant for violating the lease term, other than non-payment of rent. Such cases are similar in many ways to other eviction cases but come with several differences that more »
On the issue of landlord liability for dogs, a recent Appeals Court decision keeps landlords out of the doghouse for some of the problems that can arise from a tenant’s pets. The full decision, Creatini v. McHugh, is included below. more »
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, new state requirements now exist for the service of non-payment of rent notices to quit. This includes a required attestation form and the filing of the notice to quit with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Eviction more »
MCAD complaints against landlords generally occur when a prospective, prior, or current tenant accuses a landlord of housing discrimination. When faced with such a claim, landlords need to act promptly and diligently in responding to such charges. What is MCAD? more »
The CDC eviction moratorium, which came out in September 2020, remains in place through the end of January 2021, and will almost certainty get extended. Here, I’ll discuss three things to know about the moratorium. The Moratorium Only Applies to more »
Evicting tenants is a process that always requires prior planning and preparation. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the eviction process is slightly different and requires an even greater level of expertise. Here, I’ll discuss what to know about evicting tenants more »
Section 8 evictions, compared to other residential evictions in Massachusetts, follow a slightly different set of rules and restrictions. This week, the Appeals Court issued a decision clarifying the required notice to quit for Section 8 evictions. Ironically, I had more »
The Massachusetts state eviction moratorium officially ends today, with Governor Baker declining to extend this protection for tenants. Here, I’ll discuss three things for landlords to know about the status of evictions in Massachusetts going forward. A Federal Eviction Moratorium, more »
Landlord advice is a topic I am often asked about for those renting in Massachusetts. Here, I want to share several tips on this important topic. Use a Written Agreement for All Tenancies There are generally two options for renting more »
