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Drugs in a Rental Apartment: What to Do
Drugs in a rental apartment are a serious problem for landlords. Aside from the obvious dangers that arise anytime illegal drugs are involved, landlords can face potential liability for not addressing such matters right away. Fortunately, Massachusetts law has an more »
Adam Sherwin Appointed to the Massachusetts Zoom Control Commission
I’m honored to announce that Governor Baker has appointed me today to the newly formed Zoom Control Commission (“ZCC”), a five-member panel with the job of regulating Zoom calls, meetings, and hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am humbled by more »
Sherwin Law Firm Wins Landlord-Tenant Jury Trial
Fall has been busy for me, but in a good way: I’m pleased to write that I won a landlord-tenant jury trial last week in the Housing Court! The case has some important implications for those involved in landlord-tenant disputes. more »
Stopping Foreclosure in Massachusetts
Options for stopping foreclosure in Massachusetts generally depend on what part of the process the homeowner is in. Depending on the circumstances, a homeowner may be able to avoid a foreclosure and work out a permanent solution for saving their more »
Appealing a Zoning Decision: Timing is Everything
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision this week on appealing a zoning decision in Massachusetts. This case demonstrates the critical importance of timely appealing such a matter. The case, McIntyre v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Braintree, is available more »
What is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?
Understanding what is a deed in lieu of foreclosure is important for knowing all of a homeowner’s options available for foreclosure defense. Foreclosure defense isn’t always about trying to keep a home. For some homeowners, getting rid of their home more »
Guest Blog Post: How To Preserve Your Right to Challenge a Wrongful Foreclosure in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Foreclosure Law Blog is proud to have Attorney Uri Strauss guest blog on the Massachusetts foreclosure title clearing bill and its upcoming December 31, 2016 deadline for homeowners who have lost their homes to foreclosure. Uri Strauss is more »