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 »
The topic of how to divide property between family often comes up when family members own property together, and one member wants out. This most commonly occurs, in my experience, through the inheritance of property among siblings, after a parent 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 »
Mistakes happen . . . especially in real estate. The legal options for fixing a real estate mistake vary based on the circumstances and the dispute that must be resolved. Fortunately, Massachusetts law provides a number of causes of action 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 »
Proving adverse possession isn’t easy. A recent decision from the Appeals Court (enclosed below) explains some of the many nuances when pursuing such a claim. Adverse Possession 101 Adverse possession is best described as a property rule requiring land owners more »
