There is a presumption of retaliation here if she ALTERS the terms of your tenancy. There's no housing court jurisdiction in Watertown so the other...

What do I do with my tenants belongings now that the apartment is abandoned or how long do I have to hold on to them?

There is no law on the books (that i've ever heard of) which defines abandonment of a leasehold in MA. This is a question of fact. The best you can...

Should I pay water bill?

There's a lot that goes into requiring the tenant to pay water: low flow equipment, certification from the city of quincy etc. If you want to start...

I rent a appartment with my kids in a first floor can my lanlord put camera in the basement where we wash clothes?

If it's a common area shared by other tenants then yes, your landlord can install surveillance.

Can I sue a roommate for rent if they technically have not been living on the premises (but have stored their things there)?

Take her to small claims court. That's all you can do. Don't get an attorney, it's probably cost prohibitive.

My tenants moved out and still owe $550- do I have any recourse other than small claims? Can I ding their credit with agencies

Your only avenue is small claims. Just put your head down and move on. There is no law I've heard of that requires locks to be "changed."

Is landlord liable for damages if town evicts tenants for zoning infraction?

Yes the tenant can sue the landlord. Suit should be handled by counsel or part(ies) will be laughed out of court.

Renting to lawyers can be a real headache, even worse would that law student with something to prove. Always use another excuse. You can always be...

Massachusetts. can she throw my things out?

Call the police and, if necessary, write them a letter explaining what's happened and that you intend to pick up your stuff once you can.

I have a lease on a property in foreclosure. The lease has my Mother, step father, wife and myself listed. Is it Bona-Fide.

Why would it "invalidate" the lease? I can lease real estate to my brother, sister, mother whomever? Also why would you bother to record a lease...