No-Fault Evictions: Three Things to Know
No-fault evictions are the process used to evict tenants at will, where the landlord or tenant more »
Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog
Early Eviction Cases in Massachusetts
Most are familiar with the general idea that a landlord can evict a tenant for staying more »
Rent Escrow in Massachusetts
Rent escrow refers to the holding of rent money while a legal matter is ongoing. The more »
Cash for Keys: What Landlords Need to Know
Cash for keys is a popular alternative to the formal eviction process in Massachusetts. As an more »
Evictions for Lease Violations in Massachusetts
Evictions for lease violations occur when a landlord wishes to evict a tenant for violating the more »
Landlord Liability for Dogs
On the issue of landlord liability for dogs, a recent Appeals Court decision keeps landlords out more »
Eviction Notices During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, new state requirements now exist for the service of non-payment of more »
MCAD Complaints Against Landlords
MCAD complaints against landlords generally occur when a prospective, prior, or current tenant accuses a landlord more »
CDC Eviction Moratorium: Three Things to Know
The CDC eviction moratorium, which came out in September 2020, remains in place through the end more »
Evicting Tenants During COVID-19
Evicting tenants is a process that always requires prior planning and preparation. As the COVID-19 pandemic more »