Just tell him he can't. It's your house. Put a provision in the lease specifically saying it's not allowed. Tenant has no right to do it without...

Tenant asks in writing to give a pet deposit to entice a landlord to rent to her then demands it back after getting in.

It sounds like there are a lot of potential issues you are dealing with and that it makes sense for you to contact an attorney as soon as possible...

Do I have any legal right as a renter to request proof of mortgage being paid from my rent money.

No, you don't. In fact, there's no law requiring that the landlord pay the mortgage from your rent money. Having said that, if the landlord were to...

Landlord illegally deducted from security deposit. Where can I find a free/low cost attorney to recover the money?

From the description you give, it sounds like you'd have a strong case against your landlord. Well established law provides for triple damages for...

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I live in an apartment complex in the Fenway area with my roommate. We had a very old oven/stove

I suggest you contact a landlord-tenant attorney as soon as possible to discuss your legal options. They could include sending a demand letter to...

I need to break my lease. Landlord isn't responding to potential new tenants. What are my options?

If you break a lease, theoretically you are on the hook for the remainder of the rent due. However, a landlord has a duty to mitigate his losses,...

Notice to Quit....Landlord/Tenant....Does mass law require it to be served by constable

No, there's no requirement that it be served by a constable. The requirement is that you actually receive it, which it sounds like is what...

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Do I need to wait to evict if this is second 14day notice to quit in as many months

Yes, you would likely need to start over with a new NTQ and file a new case. If she properly cured then it is likely that her tenancy was...

Can I sue I moved in June 1st I have bed bugs, ants, mold and have been bitten I have scars and bites. mice

It sounds like you could potentially have a stong case against your landlord. I suggest you take lots of good quality photos of all of the problems...

14 day notice to quit expires today at 3.56pm. Can I start a summary process today?

I suggest you tread very carefully. The time of day does not matter. It is the number of days and the day of service doesn't count as one of the 14...

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