Unfortunately, part of being a landlord is having to go to court now and again to remove a tenant. Associated expenses including legal fees are...

I have rented a home & the renter says that the hot water smells.

Generally, your minimum obligation as a landlord is to keep the property in a safe and sanitary condition. If water is safe to use and drink, it...

How long does a landlord have to file for back rent in mass?

Your landlord can seek back rent but the real question is whether or not he would be successful in his action. Landlords in MA have to abide by...

Generally, landlords are obligated to deal with infestation issues for properties with 2 or more units, pursuant to the state sanitary code. 105...

Can I legally break my apartment lease due to relentless noise from the tenants above?

Make an honest assessment of the noises and whether or not these noises are reasonable under the circumstances. Factors to consider might be timing...

Hi 1 of the tenants has moved in his girlfriend. She's not on the lease.

Attorney Varszegi gave great advice and as he points out, taking a close look at your own lease may be the first place to start. If you decide to...

I don't have much to add except that along with documenting the communications with your landlord, you may also wish to keep a contemporaneous...

The short answer is no. The fact that a house is up for sale does not change the agreement between a landlord and tenant, including the right to...

My tenacy was terminated by my landlord. I am a tenant at will. what are my options if I cant find a place in 30 days

Assuming your landlord gave you appropriate notice, your tenancy is not terminated until the end of the thirty days. Assuming proper notice was...

As the other two attorneys mentioned, it is hard to comment on a policy without the opportunity to review it. Your landlord seems to have looked...