Raising rent is always a contentious issue among Massachusetts landlords and tenants. Are raises in rent allowed? The answer depends upon the rental agreement between the parties: whether there is a lease or tenancy-at-will. A lease is where the landlord and tenant...
What's a Massachusetts residential lease? A lease, 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 rental payments during that period of time. A...
A common problem for Massachusetts landlords is abandoned tenant property. When a tenant leaves an apartment, what should the landlord do about any property left behind? If the landlord is certain that the tenant has completely moved out of the apartment, the problem...
A question that anyone in a landlord/tenant case needs to consider is, who pays legal fees in an eviction case? The answer to this question makes a huge difference in determining whether to pursue a potential claim against a landlord or tenant. To read the rest of...