Two companies that make software for landlords have agreed to pay Massachusetts $100,000 and eliminate a feature that allows property managers to automatically reject prospective tenants with criminal records or people who plan to use government assistance to pay the...
Four housing discrimination cases in Massachusetts, including one in Ashland and another in Wellesley, were settled recently by Attorney General Maura Healey’s office. In each case, potential tenants were denied housing from real estate brokers and agencies based on...
A New Hampshire tenant was awarded $35,000 from the John J. Flatley Company, which owns and runs apartment complexes in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, after an apartment complex wouldn't let the tenant's emotional support dog stay on the property, said federal...
What Is a Massachusetts Rooming House? A rooming house is a business that rents out 4 individual rooms or more in the same building. They are sometimes called boarding houses, lodging houses, or single room occupancy units (SROs). Individual renters usually have their...
Anyone can move out and break their Massachusetts lease. But the results can be costly. Usually, You may still owe the landlord rent for some months that are left on your lease. You may have to pay a fee for breaking your lease. Your old landlord will give a bad...
Here are the options available to a Massachusetts tenant if the landlord refuses to make necessary repairs. 1. Withhold Rent One way to get your Massachusetts landlord to fix bad conditions is to withhold all or some of your rent until the landlord actually makes the...
Many Massachusetts landlords think that they can let themselves into your apartment any time they want. This is not true. Your landlord must have your permission to enter. If you do not give your landlord permission to enter: the landlord can enter if there are terms...
When you move in, the most your Massachusetts landlord can charge you is: The first month's rent, The last month's rent, A security deposit up to the amount of the first month's rent, and The cost of buying and installing a new lock. Whenever you pay the landlord any...
Your Massachusetts municipality may have an ordinance or bylaw requiring you to clear the sidewalks that abut your home or business. The Massachusetts Office of Geographic Information (MassGIS) maintains a “Sidewalk Snow Removal Map” which indicates whose...
The fall is the peak of moving season in Massachusetts. Whether you are a college student moving into your first apartment or a seasoned renter relocating, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Being a responsible tenant starts...