Jennifer L. DiCarlo

Jennifer L. DiCarlo's Legal Guides (5)

Topsfield, MA

Real estate Lawyer at Topsfield, MA

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant ... +3 more

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When and how can a Massachusetts landlord charge a tenant for water?

May 26, 2012

According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 22, a landlord must follow very specific procedures before they can require a tenant to pay for water.When a unit is not directly connected ...

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Q: I am selling my condominium and have to get a 6(d) certificate. What is this?

Nov 13, 2011

6(d) refers to Section 6(d) of Chapter 183A of the Massachusetts General Laws.A buyer of a condominium unit or their lender almost always requires that a seller obtain a 6(d) certificate in order to re...

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Real Estate Closing Costs Exposed

Feb 22, 2011

Okay, so you've put an offer on your dream house and it's been accepted by an elated seller. Both parties have executed an iron clad purchase and sale agreement with the assistance of legal counsel and...

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How much can a Massachusetts landlord collect from their tenant up front?

Feb 10, 2011

This question comes up all the time and the answer is really very clear. A Massachusetts landlord can collect amounts for only 4 different items in advance of a tenancy: 1) First month's rent; 2) L...

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MASSACHUSETTS LANDLORDS BEWARE: Think twice before putting that security deposit in an online bank a

Feb 10, 2011

As online banking and internet-based banks become more popular and convenient, Ive found many Massachusetts landlords utilizing them to hold security deposits for the duration of a tenancy or lease per...

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