How long does an eviction take in Massachusetts? Answering that question is like a weatherman stating what the weather is going to be the next day: an expert can give a good prediction, but many unknown factors can make a more »
Rule number one for Massachusetts landlords: never, never take a security deposit. As I have written before, the risks just aren’t worth it. The Massachusetts Security Deposit Law is one of the most complex and detailed laws on the more »
Levying an execution in a Massachusetts eviction case is the process by which a landlord, if they are successful in the eviction, is permitted to remove the tenant’s belongings from the rental property. An execution for possession is a legal more »
Does a landlord need a reason for terminating a tenancy? The answer depends on the type of tenancy that exists between the landlord and tenant. In a tenancy at will, the rental agreement between the landlord and tenant continues until more »
Unsafe conditions in an apartment is an unfortunate reality for many tenants and landlords owning rental property. Buildings by nature get old and need repair, and despite the efforts of even the best landlords, unsafe conditions in an apartment can more »
Many tenants in need of legal assistance, as well as landlords involved in legal cases with tenants, often ask about the fee for a tenant attorney. Most people are familiar with the general model for hiring an attorney: the attorney more »
While I take cases all over Massachusetts, I have many landlord and tenant clients in Somerville . . . not surprising because my office is located in Assembly Square and I proudly call Somerville my “business” home. Somerville is a more »
A central question that anyone in a landlord/tenant case needs to consider is, who pays legal fees in an eviction case? The answer to this question makes a huge difference in determining whether to pursue a potential claim against a more »
In this blog post, I am going to give you the single, most important piece of advice for landlords in Massachusetts. This advice might sound obvious, but believe me when I tell you that it is often ignored. Ready for it? more »
Being a landlord in Massachusetts is tough. There are many traps for the unwary; a reason why landlords should always consult a landlord/tenant attorney on Massachusetts’s numerous housing laws. A good attorney can help landlords navigate these tricky waters and find more »
