Can My Landlord Make Me Move Out?

No, your landlord cannot evict you without a Court order. Your Texas landlord may be surprised to learn that evictions in Massachusetts can take a...

Based upon what you have described, yes, the landlord is responsible for fixing this problem issue. You pay the landlord for use of the space,...

My ex-landlord took my deposit without my knowledge to pay for fees that she told me to take care of, what could i do?

Good afternoon. Based upon what you have described, you have a cause of action against your landlord for violation of the state's security deposit...

When a house is sold at foreclosure, does the former owner have to be served a 30 day notice to get out by the sheriff in Ma.

There are two (2) kinds of notices in eviction actions: a notice to quit and a notice of move-out. In Massachusetts, a former owner is not...

What can I do next to get my tenant out, I live in Florida and the property is in Massachusetts?

The landlord can serve and file an eviction complaint. In Massachusetts, the eviction complaint is served on the occupant first and then filed...

I want to know my rights or reasonable compensation for making me move out in two months into my lease ?

The new owner must honor the lease. When the owner of residential property in Massachusetts agrees to lease some or all of that property, when the...

Tenant Is breaking 1yr Lease-Can I collect rent util new tenant found.

Write a letter to your tenant, either by email or by snailmail. In the letter, point out to the tenant the terms of the lease -- e.g., one-year...

Can I use small claims court to recover legal expenses for eviction as specified on lease.

If your lease allows you to charge the tenant legal fees and costs for the tenant's default, you can seek those fees and costs in your eviction...

I live in a apartment building we're the heat and gas and electric the landlord pays for, today October 11 2016 and no heat yet

First, tell your landlord that he/she needs to turn on the heat. Do it in writing, if you can, so you have written proof that you told the...

Tenant landlord issues? Signed a lease, paid move in fees, there was lead paint, found new apt, landlord refuses to pay us back

Yes, you should take this to court. Even if the landlord never signed the lease, the landlord took your money with the expectation that you would...