Chicopee, MA asked in Elder Law and Landlord - Tenant for Massachusetts

Q: I actually have 2 questions: 1.) Is it legal to lease out an apartment in an ALF to someone if the previous tenant who

lived there has already paid through the end of the month?

2.) In an ALF is it legal for the facility to take a bed that I purchased for my father and give it to someone else to use?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Christopher Tolley
Christopher Tolley
Answered
  • Boston, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: As to question 1, the ALF agreement likely addresses the rights and obligations of the parties if an occupant vacates a unit for which he has already paid rent. The ALF agreement may also address the disposition of an occupant's personal property once the occupant vacates the unit. Also, you could demand return of the pro-rated rent and the bed and see what the ALF people say.

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