Hello, I'm a massachusetts resident who's renting an apartment. I've been laid off from my job and haven't been able to find wor

Talk to the landlord. Tell him the situation and tell him you're moving. The landlord has to mitigate his damages by looking for another tenant....

Is it legal for my landlord to make me leave 10 days before term or he won't give me my security deposit?

You can only be forced to move by court order. Call a local landlord attorney. Anytime a landlord "plays" with a security deposit he will likely...

You cant get blood out of a rock... If you cant pay, you cant pay. Attorney Varszegi is correct, the landlord must mitigate their damages and...

I need help with my landlord

Hi, You should really talk to a local attorney . The security deposits laws in Massachusetts are very strict. I would ask for the full security...

Hi, I would think NO, you can't be evicted. The AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT would prevent him from evicting you for having a medically...

Tenant is trying to break lease and not pay last month's rent. My tenant wants to move out of my single family house 1 month

Pick your battles wisely.... The fact they know about calling a "inspector" should be a GIANT warning flag that they know the system. The system...

You need to talk to a lawyer. Charging for a water bill could cost you more than the security deposit, unless you do it correctly (and it's almost...

Is it against the law in Mass for a landlord to ask you to pay the water and sewer bill?

Not against the law if it's in writing and the water is separately metered. In the past it was illegal.

Can i keep my brother out of my house while i move his things to a storage facility?

Hi This sounds like a very difficult position you're in. However, if you want a quick and easy solution, get a restraining for threatening you. ...

Security Deposit on apartment?

No, not if it's a residential rental agreement. It's illegal to have it in the agreement. Wait a year and you can then ask for your money. Have an...