Hi, the tenant absolutely can not live rent free nor should you be afraid of retaliation based on the facts that you gave. Retaliation is an...

What happens is I don't send my response to the court for an eviction?

The practical effect of not answering the Complaint is that you're admitting to everything in it. For example, if this is a nonpayment case and...

My landlord texted me he would like us out in 60 days, we live in MA. Is this legal with a month to month lease?

This is a bigger deal than most lawyers think. I see the text on the part of the landlord as being very problematic because he can't offer proof...

I agree with the previous attorney's answer with respect to working with an attorney; evictions are hyper technical in Massachusetts and the laws...

Can they proceed with eviction complaint and I have a lease for one year?

Hi. If you have a lease and this is the first Notice to Quit you have received for non-payment then you have up until the answer date on the...

My lease was up jan 31st, And I need more time to find a place?

Your landlord can't remove you without a court order. Moreover, he shouldn't be pounding on your door. Ever. Briefly, In Massachusetts a...

How do I evict a mother and father from your home with a small child that doesn’t contribute to anything?

Move past the fact that the tenants have a child and continue with the eviction process. Going to court will provide order to the situation (Big...

Can I get a restraining order to prevent realtors from entering my apartment to show to prospective tenants?

Hi. Consult your lease. It should contain a clause stating what type of notice you have to receive e.g., 24 hours before an inspection. If...

I would like to know if I can get unemployment for leaving a job for mental distress

It's entirely possible. Your argument would be that you were "constructively" fired by being placed in a position where you could not succeed.