The short answer is: you should find an attorney in your area that handles security deposit cases. It sounds as though you have some familiarity...

Good Morning, I have a year lease, can I break it 5 months in???

There are no statutory fees, fines, or penalties associated with breaking a lease. As a general matter, you can always break a lease, the only...

How much time passes from filing a notice to vacate to the actual eviction?

How long the eviction process takes depends on many factors. To begin with, the eviction process starts when you serve the tenant with a Notice...

How long does a Tenant have to retrieve their property?

While more facts would be necessary to give you a solid analysis of your situation, it sounds as though you may have a claim against your former...

Can landlord keep last month's rent if I paid March rent, gave notice on 3-15, left on 3-25 AND she rerented on 4-9

If a tenant in a month to month tenancy fails to give proper notice that they are moving out (less than 30 days), then they are typically...

To begin with, a security deposit cannot be used to cover a deficiency in rent unless you expressly agree to waive all claims to the security...

Can a landlord evict you if you have a verbal agreement that the dwelling was temporary, but i will be homeless if i move?

A landlord can only evict you if they go through the proper legal process, regardless of your agreement. There are certain situations whereby a...

Do I have to pay money after signing a rental application that has been approved?

This question, like most legal questions, can be answered with an "it depends." In this case, it depends upon the wording of the rental...

How do I get my security deposit back?

Under MGL c. 186 § 15b, if a landlord is going to take a security deposit they must provide you with an initial condition statement for the...