Questions answered by Robert Nislick

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Do I have to pay the full rent or just the utilities?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Dear Tenant, If your existing landlord still owns the house on January 1, and your rent is due on the first of the month, then most likely you...

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Smoking accusations, need reasonable accommodations, concerning a transfer to a sec-8 apt that allows smoking.

Robert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

The law is not on your side regarding smoking in rental apartments. There have been cases in which smoking has been found to be a breach of the...

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If a condo association doesn't hire a landscaper and I mow the lawn instead, should i be reimbursed?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Dear Unit Owner, Most likely you should not be reimbursed. Additionally, you may be in violation of the condominium documents. Under...

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I have a 60-day provision for notices to quit in my lease. can i serve 60-day notice to quit today on tenants and have it expire

Robert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Dear Landlord, The answer to your question depends on many factors including what you are evicting the tenants for. Based on the reason for the...

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Can I have a guest in my room?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Tenant, When a tenant signs a lease, it should be clear who the tenant is, and how many occupants may reside in the apartment. If your...

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Are we able to force them to move the pool or at the very least pay for an easement?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Homeowner, It would likely be a huge mistake to deal with this problem by giving these neighbors an easement, even if they agree to pay for...

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Mass tenant with bad water and eviction

Robert's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Tenant, If there is a bad condition that affects the habitability of the premises, then the tenant should notify the landlord of the...

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Can a 14 day notice to quit be made out to "occupant" or does it have to have the tenants actual name?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Tenant, If you are a tenant with a valid lease, then I would argue that unless your tenancy is terminated with a notice that uses your...

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What actions can I legally take to remove them?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

At this point, the landlord will want to file a motion to issue execution. In this motion, the landlord says that you entered into an agreement...

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Can my landlord have a realtor enter my apartment after I said no?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

The landlord may have violated the law. However, please note that he standard form Greater Boston Real Estate Board lease contains a provision...

Robert Nislick's Answers (43)

Do I have to pay the full rent or just the utilities?

Smoking accusations, need reasonable accommodations, concerning a transfer to a sec-8 apt that allows smoking.

If a condo association doesn't hire a landscaper and I mow the lawn instead, should i be reimbursed?

I have a 60-day provision for notices to quit in my lease. can i serve 60-day notice to quit today on tenants and have it expire

Can I have a guest in my room?

Are we able to force them to move the pool or at the very least pay for an easement?

Mass tenant with bad water and eviction

Can a 14 day notice to quit be made out to "occupant" or does it have to have the tenants actual name?

What actions can I legally take to remove them?

Can my landlord have a realtor enter my apartment after I said no?