Security Deposit Interest and Last Month Interest

If your landlord does not return the security deposit within 30 days of leaving you can get triple damages provided the landlord is in the trade or...

Can a landlord serve notice to quit for 30 days if the 30 days are not the beginning and end of a full rental period?

You are right. The 30 day Notice to Quit has to be served to give the tenant at least one rental period or 30 days to vacate. So if served on Feb...

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Check Mass general laws 266 s. 120D. That statute is straightforward regarding the property owner's responsibilities.

How many people or tenants can live in a bedroom?

I would check with Boston City Hall for any local ordinances that address your situation, as well as, 105 CMR 410.400. I would have a written...

Tenant At Will and MA Rental Laws

If the landlord collects a security deposit they are required to deposit that money in a Massachusetts bank and notify the tenant of the bank,...

Am I responsible for removing snow/ice from the staircase of my apartment, or is it the landlord's responsibility?

Your fact pattern is somewhat confusing, but a clause can be put into the lease if both parties agree to it. However, you can negotiate further....

Including a clause in the lease or rental agreement stating a charge for providing duplicate keys is acceptable, as long as it is reasonable. I...

My ex-husband didn't make the last payment due on 1-29-14. Do I need to wait until at least another payment is missed to file

You have a few options. File a contempt complaint, have a 3rd party contact him for an answer, and mediation. I suggest trying to find out why...

I am filing for bankruptcy and am not sure whether or not to file for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7. I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE MY HOME.

If you have filed a Declaration of Homestead in Massachusetts you can exempt $500,000 of the equity in your home. Your home should be safe.

Yes, you can do this, but why are you doing this? If it is to pay family related bills then just pay them from your account. A trustee may be...