Breaking a Landlord/Tenant Lease
What’s a lease? A lease, simply enough, is a contract for the rental of property. As more »
Firm News: Sherwin Law Firm Succeeds in Raising Foreclosure Defense Claims for Massachusetts Homeowner
I’m pleased to write that I recently won a decision from Plymouth Superior Court allowing me to more »
A Guide for Evicting a Tenant in Massachusetts
I recently published a guide on Avvo.com on “How to Evict a Tenant in Massachusetts.” As I more »
A Guide for Fighting a Loan Modification Denial
I recently published a guide on Avvo.com on “How to Fight a Loan Modification Denial.” As I state more »
Lessons from a Landlord/Tenant Judge
One of the benefits of being a landlord/tenant lawyer is the opportunity to attend court frequently more »
FAQ: I Had a Lease With My Tenant, Which Has Now Expired. The Tenant Continues to Pay Monthly Rent. Is the Lease Still in Effect?
Question: I had a lease with my tenant, which has now expired. The tenant continues to pay more »
Foreclosure Requirements for FHA Mortgage Loans
Mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Authority (“FHA”) include specific requirements for foreclosure that homeowners more »
Practice Pointers: Is It Worth Pursuing a Claim for Money Against a Tenant?
Here is a question I am often asked from my landlord clients: Can I recover the more »
Practice Pointers: Business Organization Issues in Landlord/Tenant Law
Landlord/tenant issues are often affected by the particular type of business organization involved in these matters. more »
Breaking News: Massachusetts Reaches Settlement with National Banks Over Wrongful Foreclosures
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts reached a settlement with several large banks over illegal foreclosure practices against homeowners. more »