Renting the 1st floor apartment of a 2 family. What do I do, when we have been paying for electricity on common areas?

Cross-metering is not only against the law, but also is punishable by significant fines under G.L. c. 186, s. 14. Since you already spoke to the...

Commercial lease Guaranty

I agree that there's no magic to it, but there are other options you can offer that will provide your landlord with a measure of security that...

Contact the Western Division of the Housing Court in Springfield (they have hearings in Greenfield on Fridays, but NOT during the first week of the...

Per law, the sheriff hired to conduct the eviction will move your personal belongings to a bonded storage company, who will then provide you with a...

I did not receive my full security deposit after leaving my apartment last month. They deducted the cost to "replace" the carpet

You should speak with your landlord first. If they cannot show you evidence that some other damage to the carpet was later found, and they do not...

It's possible the landlord included your name because he thought you might claim you were a resident, and he wanted to make sure he received full...

Notice to Quit

The dismissal of your case reinstated your tenancy, so she will have to serve a new notice to quit. Also, while commonly referred to as "30 day...

Property abandoned by tenants, can landlord go in and change locks?

Your situation is dependent on the reasons you think your tenants have abandoned (i.e., did they tell neighbors they were moving and then move all...

I am being evicted after I called the board of health

If your landlord takes an adverse action (such as an eviction) against you within six months of the exercise of your rights as a tenant (such as...

I have mulitiple sclerosis, notifyed landlord of stop payment of rent...live on ssdi need funds for another apt...also windows

To answer the specific question you ask: yes, your landlord can enter and inspect the apartment at a reasonable time if he gives sufficient...