Illegal Rent Increase

The landlord has to deliver to you a valid 30-day notice to quit (assuming you aren't behind on rent). Once he/she does that, you will be able to...

No heating system in my apartment

You need a landlord-tenant attorney. The landlord must provide heat, cannot randomly raise your rent, and also cannot force you to pay utilities...

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Can i sue my landlord?

Rodent infestation is a violation of the state sanitary code. You need to notify your landlord--preferably in writing--of the condition. The...

What can I do about my employer

Employers in MA can terminate an at-will employee for any legal reason, which, based on your limited facts, may include the reason you've stated....

If my commision pay does not meet minimum wage should my employer be making up the difference?

Yes. If you do not make minimum wage (currently $8/hr) when adding in your tips, the salon must make up the difference (regardless whether you...

Landlord incarcerated & wants me to leave what can I as tenant do?

The landlord is first required to issue a legally-valid notice to quit to initiate the eviction process. However, if he does deliver a notice to...

Help with an irresponsible landlord!

The state Sanitary Code requires that the landlord maintain all means of egress in a safe, operable condition. Call the local health department and...

Tenant security deposit interest

The landlord is required to put your security deposit into an interest-bearing account, which is separate from his/her own money and protected from...

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Generally speaking, in Massachusetts, a landlord may require a new tenant to pay for the cost of a lock & key prior to or at the beginning of the...

I WAS EVICTED AND WAS SUPPOSE TO BE OUT THE FIRST OF NOV. 2014. CAN THE LANDLORD CHANGE MY LOCK TO MY MAILBOX FOR THIS? THANKS

You should contact an attorney who practices landlord-tenant law in Massachusetts. Generally, a landlord may not engage in self-help tactics. Did...