My MA landlord took over 30 days to return my security deposit

You are correct. What's more, if you prevail, the landlord will also pay your attorney's fees and costs. At two (2) landlord-tenant symposiums in...

Can the new buyers have the police remove the tenants who have been evicted?

No. You cannot remove anyone from their residence in Massachusetts without a court order, even if the person is a tenant who has stayed past the...

When my tenant's lease is up, and he wishes to have a month to month instead of a yearly lease, do I have to agree to this?

You do not have to agree to a month-to-month lease. You can offer a new lease to your tenant whenever you want; ideally, you offer the lease prior...

Am I owed additional money for late lessee deposit return?

You are correct and it is worth your while. The statute provides for triple damages and attorneys' fees.

Do I have any recourse to not pay this or get out of a lease on false pretenses.

The answer depends on a couple of issues. First, what does the lease say? If the language of the lease includes the new charge, then the landlord...

How can I retrieve my security deposit from a Landlord

Yes, it is worthwhile pursuing this claim. Security deposit law is an area where landlords frequently trip up. Successful claims under the...

Building sold and new owner does not want to honor lease. What court would a complaint be filed?

Boston Housing Court. By law, the new owner of the property buys the property subject to any existing lease agreement. The lease agreement can be...

How can I sue for the refund of my security deposit back on a out of state vacation rental

Yes, you can bring a claim in Boston Housing Court. If your claim is successful, the Court could award multiple damages and attorney's fees.

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The house I was leasing was just sold to a new owner. Can the new owner throw me out?

By law, a lease agreement transfers with the sale of the property. If you had a valid lease agreement with the former owner, then the new owner...

What can I do?

Call the Board of Health for the Town. See http://www.eastham-ma.gov/Public_Documents/EasthamMA_BComm/health. Tell them that you are living in a...