Q: Can I buy 3 family and legally break tenants lease due to lead in home and her children living there?
Buying 3 family home in Massachusetts. Unit one is a mother with a newborn and other young children. This unit has no lead certificate and they have signed a lease to stay until next May. Seller wants buyer to uphold lease agreements, however the current lease violates the state lead law. Will I be able to legally break their lease due to the safety risk if I buy the property?
A: You are likely going to face the possibility that you will have to delead the unit or the building. Online forums such as these are only useful up to a point. I strongly suggest you consult an attorney familiar with this area of the law before proceeding further.
A: You may actually be buying the liability related to any lead related violations, in addition to being held to the lease with the current tenants. Also, you should determine if the town has additional restrictions re: evictions, rent increases, or other tenancy protections. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AliEsq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, WA, 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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