I rent a apartment and, had the ceiling in my bedroom collapse on my head and had several bumps on it. what can I do?

Dear Tenant: I agree with Attorney Marino. It would also serve you well to only communicate with your landlord in writing from this point...

Dear Tenant: At least one Housing Court in Massachusetts has held that charging a "pet rent" is illegal. Most landlords say that the pet rent is...

The house I live in was sold. the lease I had with the previous landlord had ended and we decided to do a month to month.

Dear Tenant: Unless your new landlord expressly agreed to let you stay rent-free, you will have no luck trying to get the rent payments returned...

Do I need an attorney, is it worth the court fees?

Dear Landlord: While your former tenant breached the lease agreement, it is in your best interest [and you have an affirmative duty] to simply...

I have a quick question to ask for advice for my eviction

Dear Tenant: I agree with my colleague. Under the circumstances, a 14-day notice to quit would be just as illegal as a 30-day notice to quit. ...

Can a landlord tell me to find somewhere else to live before the lease is up

Dear Tenant: The short answer to your question is no. Under certain circumstances, the landlord may be justified in breaking the lease to...

Do I need an attorney?

Dear Tenant: The answer to your question depends on the reason(s) for which you are being evicted, as well as the nature and complexity of your...

My lease runs from August 1, 2014 thru July 31, 2015. When is the interest on my security deposit to be paid?

Dear Tenant: The interest is to be paid within 30 days after the termination of the tenancy; in your case, by August 30, 2015.

Landlord Padlocked Bedroom

Dear Tenant: Your landlord does not have to consent to a Board of Health inspection. You need to call the Board of Health immediately. If he...

Need some legal advice on what would be considered a proper eviction by a landlord

Dear Tenant: You need to privately discuss this issue with a landlord-tenant attorney immediately. It sounds like you may have some meritorious...