If my Landlord was sued for an unhealthy apartment and didnt fix any of it what should i do.

There are several things you could consider doing. You may want to call your local board of health to come and inspect your apartment. If they find...

Need help my landlord wants to evict me.

It sounds like you may have some good counterclaims against your landlord. You should be sure to raise the issues of the missing stove and then the...

Can I withhold rent for not being able to have full use of the apartment and all facilities?

Based on what you have stated, I think you have a good case for withholding rent but you may want to consult with an attorney to discuss the best...

Can my landlord enter my house without permission if she is in the process of evicting me?

A landlord cannot enter a tenant's apartment without reasonable notice unless it's a legitimate emergency - whether she is trying to evict you...

You can proceed with the eviction but you should be aware that the tenant may be able to raise as a counterclaim that there were substandard...

I am a tenant & my belongings were seized in my landlords foreclosure. Is this legal?

Attorney Hammarlund is correct. It sounds like you may have a good claim against the bank, but it would depend on whether they went through the...

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I have section 8 many years. This year my rental increases. Can I continue to renew my lease ?

The percentage of your income that can be put towards rent varies depending on where the funding for the rent subsidy comes from. While the most...

I am looking for more information on a Certificate of Occupancy

What you are looking for is likely contained in a local ordinance rather than MA state law. I would suggest that you contact your local Board of...

From the way your describe it, it sounds like a deposit. You should be careful as the only payments a landlord can accept are first and last...

Can my landlord have other tenants effecting my utilities bills?

What you describe may be a violation of MA law, which prohibits cross-metering of utilities for which a tenant is responsible. You may want to have...