Selecting tenants is one of the most challenging jobs for a landlord. Renting to anyone comes with risk, and choosing the wrong tenants can be costly, both in time and money. Landlords should use extreme care in the tenant screening process. A more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision today on the right of parties to collect attorney fees in landlord/tenant cases. In Aviksis v. Murray, the Court held that “guarantors” of a landlord/tenant lease could not rely on laws that allow more »
What’s a lease? A lease, simply enough, is a contract for the rental of property. As such, a lease is enforceable at law. If a tenant signs a lease (which is usually for a one-year term), the tenant is liable for more »
