When does the landlord have to pay for you to stay somewhere else do to water/pipe breaking?

Your landlord is required to provide you with an aptment that meets the requirements of the State Sanitary Code at all times during your tenancy. ...

If a landlord elects not to renew the lease for no fault of mine, can he later claim fault when evicting?

The Landlord may be able to claim a fault reason for evicting you, but you would be able to use his original notice to prove that it was a...

The Massachusetts summary process (eviction) statute, G.L. ch. 239, sec. 8A specifically permits a tenant at sufferance, including a holdover...

How to go about getting my security deposit back from my previous landlord.

Under the Massachusetts security deposit law, your landlord's failure to return your security deposit to you within 30 days of the termination of...

Can I demand treble damages for security deposit without giving landlord chance to pay original amount + interest?

Under the security deposit statute, Gen. Laws ch. 186, sec. 15B(3), you are entitled to the IMMEDIATE return of your security deposit if your...

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Do i have to open up a separate bank account for a 6month lease ?

Yes, a separate escrow bank account is required for ALL security deposits taken for a residential dwelling. Furthermore, there are strict stautory...

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My home is in the start of foreclosure can you help

There are a number of free state approved resources for homeowners facing foreclosure. The Attorney General's Office, in partnership with several...

Can I be taken to court even if my landlord has breached the lease

If you are listed on a still operative lease as the person responsible for paying the rent, then the landlord can go after you for the rent even if...

Security deposit month to month

You have a very strong case, if you have evidence that you actually paid the security deposit (cancelled check, bank statement, etc.). Under these...