You don't mention whether you have a lease or are a tenant at will. If you have a lease, Landlord may request that you amend your tenancy by...

You may be confusing two issues, but you would appear to be right on both. While a landlord does have a right to serve you with a notice to quit...

Your husband should arrange to sit down soon with an attorney who deals with Probate law in the state where his mother was domiciled at the time of...

MA Law and Security deposits

Ultimately you should speak with an attorney. The attorney's questions are likely to further develop the facts and thereby allow him or her to...

What are my rights as a tenant when the landlord wants me to pay for regular building maintenance?

Hello, Based upon the limited facts provided my take on your situation is - Addressing first your question about the requested contribution...

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Can I withhold my rent?

The advice of Atty. Hodge as given in answer to this question should be read carefully. Keep in mind also that in court there may be a question...

Board of Health was called in. All violations remedied. Tenant says not up to his standards. Still won't pay rent. What is

Atty. Candace L. Hodge has covered the situation very nicely. I would only add that if you have not had the Health Department back to re-inspect...

Is it legal to give your notice on the six of august, 2010 and leave on September 5, 2010. What are the consquences!

Hello - Unfortunatley, your question does not provide sufficient facts for it to act as the basis of an answer. Tenant under a Lease -- If...

I rented and apartment in a complex in Westfield, I paid a security deposit, I moved 1-1/2 months ago and have not received it.

There are only limited circumstances where the Landlord may retain any part of the security deposit. You might want to check the legal guide at...

What can I do when the apartment I lived in was subleased and my landlord is still holding me responsible for 3 months rent

The facts are not clear from the short statement given. Did your sister move out with you? Did your landlord settle with you,i that is make some...