answered on Apr 8, 2018
The only way to answer your question is for you to hire an attorney to actually read and analyze the documents in question in order to properly advise you of your rights. Each contract is unique so a thorough review of both these documents is necessary to know how they interact and affect each... View More 
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My landlord won't seem to remove an abandoned car from our townhouse driveway even though everyone wants him to. He kept not doing anything so I called the city police and they said I can put a 24 hour watch on the car and they'd tow it. But feeling bad for the landlord, in... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2018
You have answered your own question. You want the abandoned vehicle removed, and you know the police will remove it. Here is the relevant law so you can see how abandoned vehicles are handled: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section22B
I pay $60K/yr at my college. This year, the lock on my dorm has stopped working several times and I've had to pay to get let back in. The residence department did nothing to fix the issue when I contacted them.
Most recently, someone flooded the bathroom upstairs, which in turn... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Only if you develop a problem from the mold. Ask for a meeting with the person in charge of residence halls. If they don't give you one then contact a consumer attorney with the Mass Academy of Trial Attorneys in your area.
I moved in to this condo in Hudson MA in July of 2016 which says it is a 1 year contract and after it expires it becomes a month to month that was signed when I moved in 2016. (wasnt really sure what that meant) Is it legal for a 1 year contract to become a month to month without a second... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
When a lease expires, if the tenant remains and a new lease is not signed but the landlord is still accepting rent then it does generally become a tenancy at will, which is what month to month is. Here is a helpful resource that explains more:... View More
I live in my mother’s husbands apartment , he owns the property not my mother. Her name isn’t on it at all. They are separating and they fight really really bad. . He came tonight to collect our rent check and was fine, nice and all good! Apparently they are fighting again and he is threatening... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2018
Here is a good resource for the basics: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-responding-to-an-eviction-for-tenants
Then look at it from the lanlord's perspective, which outlines the steps to begin eviction:... View More
I have been living at this address for over 2 years. I have no place to go, no family around and my landlord doesn't want me to stay here. I have not receive yet the Answer from her, what should I do? I start new job last week. Trying to manage everything on my own. Need help and have no money... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
Here is comprehensive information about the eviction process that should be helpful: http://www.masslegalhelp.org/housing/lt1-chapter-12-evictions
Also you should reach out to this legal clinic in your area and see if they can help:... View More
I sublet office space and a subletter wants to start mid month, she wants to caclulate the prorated amount based on the days of the month while I think it should be based on the price per monday and wednesday, which would be 50$/day because there are 8 mondays and wednedays in the month and her... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2018
If you are renting the property for 2 days a week being Monday and Wednesday, then you would prorate at the number of Mondays and Wednesdays between the start date and the last day of the month.
I sublet office space and a subletter wants to start mid month, she wants to caclulate the prorated amount based on the days of the month while I think it should be based on the price per monday and wednesday, which would be 50$/day because there are 8 mondays and wednedays in the month and her... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2018
Unless agreed specifically, you prorate on the days of the month.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Without reading your master deed or the association by-laws and rules it is impossible to be precise, but the answer is yes. Moreover there is likely a more important issue, the insurance carrier for the association is not going to deal with multiple contractors and claimants under its coverage. To... View More
Living siblings. Executor asked for rent monthly to pay taxes and such for other apartment. (2 family dwelling). Executor has passed away now another sibling has said they are raising rent to repair home (which we live in) and we were not notified by deceased siblings wife nor given option to pay... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2017
From your description it sounds like the property is co-owned in some way by your mother and her siblings/their heirs. All co-owners of a property are legally responsible for the expenses like property taxes. That is not "paying rent" in a legal sense since it is between co-owners, it is... View More
Executor was asking rent to pay taxes and such only clause was to split profit if home was sold. Executor has now passed away another sibling has sent a notebook paper note saying they are in charge now and raising rent what are the options mother has?
answered on Nov 24, 2017
There is not enough clear information to anwser this question. Please write a more detailed explanation of the situation.
I have not found any regulations stating that an apartment may not have two kitchens in Massachusetts. I'm moving in with a couple that recently had their apartment combined with another unit and the landlord capped the gas in the second kitchen under the impression (or advisory) that it was... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2017
It depends on your local zoning and building rules. 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... View More
I repeatedly asked them for the money their are false reports of rent which I paid and have proof of. They signed move out form saying the apartment fine now they don't want to return it. Since I didn't get the letter until 7/3 the postmark is 6/29 Is that past deadline
answered on Jul 14, 2017
Have they refunded you? If not, did they provide reasons and invoices for repairs in writing? 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,... View More
Security deposit was 850. Pet deposit was 250. Carpet will definitely need to be replaced but they would need to replace it anyways because I have occupied the unit for 7 years. The carpet may cost anywhere from 1200 to 1500. Can they sue me for damage costs that they would have paid regardless?
answered on Jul 14, 2017
That may be considered normal wear and tear, but it depends on the damage you caused. 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,... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
That means a serious violation of the contract. 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... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2017
What does the lease say exactly? 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... View More
I've been renting here a room to be exact for about 9 months the rent is 175 but she says I can't use the mailbox and I don't understand why I can't . I have no where my mail would get me and if I did get mail here she would take it and not give it to me
answered on May 8, 2017
You have a legal right to receive mail there. You can sue the landlord and report this to the postmaster as a violation of USPS laws. 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... View More
Can my landlord all of a sudden increase my rent AND now ask that I pay half the oil bill? I live in mass please help
answered on May 4, 2017
The short answer is that the rent has to be reasonable and he can ask to increase the rent once the lease you have expires. If there is no lease then he can ask to increase the rent upon 30 days notice. My first question however is the basement apartment in compliance with local requirements to... View More
We live in Boston MA, the landlord takes advantage of us and has done multiple things that violate housing laws in the area. We cannot afford to move, but do not want to be taken advantage of.
answered on Apr 20, 2017
You can sue for housing violations if you have evidence. I don't hear a per se problem with asking for first month's rent along with signing a renewal lease, but that rent is usually due at the start of the lease. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2017
How big is it? What does your lease say? 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... View More
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