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Tag: landlord resources

When to Return a Security Deposit

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 20, 2023 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, security deposit

Every Massachusetts landlord needs to know and follow the important topic of when to return a security deposit. The seemingly minor mistake of not returning a security deposit in a timely manner can incur enormous penalties for landlords. Security Deposit more »

New Housing Court Rules to Take Effect June 2023

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on April 6, 2023 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with Housing Court, landlord resources, mediation

New Housing Court rules will take effect in June 2023, changing how this trial court operates. Since the pandemic, Housing Court has significantly changed its court procedures and operations. Many of these changes, in my opinion, have been long overdue. more »

Landlord Rights

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on May 19, 2022 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources

Landlord rights is a topic that I often get asked about, usually by landlords themselves in frustration over Massachusetts landlord-tenant laws. While tenant rights are more commonly known by those involved in landlord-tenant law, landlords certainly have rights of their more »

Three Landlord Mistakes to Avoid

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on January 14, 2022 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources

Being a landlord isn’t easy. Many are surprised about how many responsibilities come with this work, and the potential pitfalls that can arise when things are not done correctly. Here, I’ll discuss three landlord mistakes to avoid. Not Having a more »

Drugs in a Rental Apartment: What to Do

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on December 17, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with evictions, landlord resources

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 »

Pet Rent: When Is it Allowed in Massachusetts?

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 29, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, leases, pet rent

The Appeals Court issued an important decision this week clarifying when “pet rent” is allowed in Massachusetts. “Pet rent”, as I refer to it, is additional rent that a landlord charges a tenant for allowing a pet in a rental more »

Renting Out a House for the First Time

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 25, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, new landlords

Renting out a home for the first time can be an eye-opening experience for many new landlords. Few realize how many laws and regulations cover landlord-tenant matters in Massachusetts, and the repercussions if a landlord fails to follow the law. more »

Evicting a Section 8 Tenant

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 15, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, section 8

Evicting a section 8 tenant is a process that generally follows the usual steps for a Massachusetts eviction, but with several extra requirements. Special care must be given towards following these added steps of the process. Section 8 Overview Section more »

No-Fault Evictions: Three Things to Know

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on August 18, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with evictions, landlord resources, tenant at will

No-fault evictions are the process used to evict tenants at will, where the landlord or tenant has the option of ending the tenancy at any time, with proper notice. Here, I’ll discuss three things to know about no-fault evictions. No-Fault more »

Rent Escrow in Massachusetts

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on April 6, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, tenant resources

Rent escrow refers to the holding of rent money while a legal matter is ongoing. The questions most commonly asked about rent escrow in Massachusetts are when, and how, it is allowed. Rent Escrow Before An Eviction Case Without a more »

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