Written by attorney Laura Bartels, over 3 years ago.
"Helping Families Save Their Home Act". It is estimated that over 40% of foreclosures are on rental properties. This leaves renters not knowing what to do or when they have to leave. Under... more
Written by attorney Charles Gallagher, almost 3 years ago.
Applicable Laws. Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-22) Codified Under The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act 2009 Leases Survive a Foreclosure meaning that tenants... more
Written by attorney Elizabeth Powell, over 4 years ago.
Don't take Legal Advice from Non-Lawyers, e.g. the Bank, or your Landlord. 60-90 days after the Trustee's sale, the subsequent purchaser has standing to ask the local Superior Court to evict you.... more
Written by attorney Brandy Peeples, 2 months ago.
A great bulk of the questions on Avvo concern landlord/tenant relationships. Lately, it seems that theres been a recurring string of questions on roommate situations along the lines of this: Help!... more
Written by attorney Faye Cohen, 8 months ago.
My Firm has apparently risen to the top of some Internet referral sites offering lawyers' names for landlord/tenant matters, as we have been deluged with calls and e mails about this area of the law... more
Written by attorney Donald Eby, 5 months ago.
The Landlords Obligation to Repair The terms of the lease determine the landlords obligation to repair the property. Otherwise, the landlord is obligated on to ensure that the property is "habitable"... more
Written by attorney Robert Colbert, about 1 month ago.
The first step to evict a tenant is to formally terminate their tenancy. If they have not paid their rent you can terminate their tenant status by delivering to them a three-day notice to pay rent or... more
Written by attorney Patrick Bull, 8 months ago.
This is a quick guide to some of the most common problems facing tenant in Massachusetts.
Written by attorney Robert Gutman, 4 months ago.
Top 4 Landlord/Tenant Questions Asked By Clients By Robert L. Gutman, Esq. 1. The term of a residential lease agreement is over, is the landlord allowed to evict the tenant? If the parties do not... more
Written by attorney Robert Colbert, about 1 month ago.
If the tenant is violating the lease agreement but is current on their rent a landlord can terminate the relationship with a 10-day notice to comply or vacate. Terminating the relationship in this... more
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