We have tenants on a 1 yr contract started Dec 1, hasn't paid March rent & they aren't paying April, how should we proceed?

Hi, You need to start eviction proceedings.... Send a 14 day notice to quit, then call a local attorney to help guide you.... You must be...

I signed a lease and paid all fees and deposits upfront. Before the lease took effect, i was denied and my deposit was withheld

If she kept your security deposit, attorney fees would be covered. Call another attorney as it seems you could have numerous claims against the...

My daughter found bed bugs in her sons bed the neighbors also said they had them . The landlord doesn't answer their calls

Sorry to hear about the bed bugs. Call the local Board of Health. The BOH can make the landlord get a exterminator in to treat the house. Keep...

Can I be taken to court for not paying rent?

ummmmmm... Yes... small Claims is $50 up to $2,000.... Summary process is ~$200. So I'd say yes, its worth it... Offer to move out before he goes...

Under no circumstances should you call the boh. YOU will be responsible for ALL violations, regardless of who caused them. The other answers here...

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Does a tenant have to file a counter claim during summary process action?

Yes, you can wait. But the counterclaims can usually be used to defend against the summary process case. If you file later, you have to pay the...

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I recently divorced and received a three unit rental property as part of

Congrats on the property. Call a local landlord/tenant atty, there are a number of pitfalls and a LL/T atty can walk you through your first one and...

Is it illegal to charge me for water in a 3 family house for my washer

Massachusetts laws are very strict about this. You cannot be charged for water unless the water for your apartment has its own meter. You should...

My rental agreement says "tenant will be given 7 days to vacate the apartment if any of the agreement is violated in any way".

You do....

I have tenants at will at my property in Massachusetts. They have not paid for 1 year, and refuse to pay me. What can I do?

Yes you can evict. Call a local atty to guide you through the process. There are a number of steps you need to take,a local atty can help you avoid...