Q: Can a neighbor build a wall in the hallway from my dor across the hall to his door and take over space and block my exit
New tenant across hall is building a wall/room to his bathroom which is seperate from his studio apt (its a old house converted to 4 units) in the process hes attached the wall to my main entrance door frame and plans to board off and or lock my other egress from the hallway side. This is all without any prior notification or permits. This is BS. As i rented the unit with a certain amount egresses and under the assumption i would be able to use my doors! The landlord hasnt tolde anything and the new tenant hasnt either. I was woken up to hom pounding nails into my doorframe. again NO PERMITS! I do not want this wall erected and my exit blocked/removed! How do i put a stop to this?
A: Your landlord may need to stop this. Review the lease with a lawyer. This may also violate MA building codes, which you can report to the city or county. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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