If I have mold in my apartment do I still have to pay rent if my landlord is not correcting the problem? Also lead with kids?

If your landlord is aware of the problems and has not taken any steps to correct them, you may be able to withhold rent until the repairs are made....

Discovery deadlines are usually fairly flexible. If the landlord eventually answers in advance of the trial date, the judge is unlikely to impose...

My rental co for apt hv been chging late fees from rent due the 1st but i pay on 3rd wed of month.That was the agreement.

I agree with the advice of the other attorneys - particularly the suggestion that you move the case to Housing Court. This will buy you additional...

How do I evict 2 tenants. Who have been served papers by a constable and still won't move?

Assuming you have served a legally sufficient notice to quit, the next step would be to file a summary process complaint in your local district...

The prior responses are correct. There are very strict laws in Massachusetts regarding the presence of lead paint in apartments with children under...

Based on what you have described, it appears that you have a number of potential options. The landlord has likely violated c. 186 s. 14 of the Mass...

Generally, you cannot recover your legal costs and fees from a tenant in an eviction. Some leases have provisions which state that if there is a...

How long does a landlord have to file for back rent in mass?

A landlord could file suit to recover unpaid rent within the statute of limitations, which is much more than 8 months, depending on the type of...

My tenacy was terminated by my landlord. I am a tenant at will. what are my options if I cant find a place in 30 days

Your best bet would be to try to negotiate some more time with your landlord. You could write up an agreement to vacate whereby you would agree to...

Tenant is trying to break lease and not pay last month's rent. My tenant wants to move out of my single family house 1 month

There are two ways to look at your issue - from a practical standpoint and from a legal one. As a matter of law, a landlord is typically not liable...