Should I pay rent?

Your obligation to pay rent is dependent on your landlord's obligation to maintain the property. Substandard conditions justify a reduction in...

How to get tendents off my property

I would suggest that you speak with an attorney right away. It's impossible to give specific advice without knowing the status of the tenancy, any...

You have to be able to prove to the court that the notice was received in a timely fashion. Testifying that you handed it to the tenant is good,...

Terminating a tenancy vs Renewal of a lease, is there a difference?

By its terms, your lease terminated on February 28, 2014. There was no automatic renewal as it was clearly stated you would need to execute a new...

Help with a tenant/landlord case.

Unfortunately, that's not a legal question. You should contact your local bar association, lawyer referral service, or community legal aid. Some...

Want to evict because tenant is harassing and another tenant is afraid of him. what are the necessary steps if tenant at will ?

Please be careful with delivering a Notice to Quit -- while commonly referred to as a "30-day Notice", the notice actually must give AT LEAST 30...

Do I need "foreign qualification" for my out of state business if I hold no property in it and only place orders from it?

Presuming State X is Massachusetts., the answer depends on how much activity you’re conducting in State X. If the only connection to State X is...

Tenant problem

I agree with Atty. Wittingham that the safer course is to deliver a notice-to-quit and follow the eviction proceedings, but would suggest you speak...

I rent and have a years lease. Can the owner of my complex bill me for his increase in real estate taxes. I got a bill for it.

He can bill you for the real estate taxes if it was written into your lease, or if you agree to it. If your lease is up (or if you are on a...

Your property can be seized if the landlord has been issued a valid execution by a court. There are exceptions to what can be seized by a judgment...