Do I need a lawyer if my landlord changes the locks and threw out my property?

You should consult an attorney. You may have claims for wrongful eviction, conversion and violations of the consumer protection (amongst other...

In Massachusetts tenants are protected from retaliatory evictions. A retaliatory eviction is when a landlord evicts a tenant within 6 months of the...

Is the only violation of the Security Deposit Law the postmarking of the written notice from your landlord? Did the landlord provide details about...

I agree with both Attorneys Callahan and Salter, but you haven't mentioned anything about domestic violence so the restraining order may not be an...

Served with 14 day notice, do I have to leave ASAP?

I agree with Attorney Owens. Even after serving you with a Notice to Quit, your landlord must still follow Massachusetts law and go through the...

I agree with Attorney Golden. There is no requirement by law that there be written receipts for monthly rent. If you gave your landlord a security...

Can I be evicted from an apartment without technically living there.

Thank you for sharing your information as it must be a very difficult and emotional time in your life. You have a very unique situation and you...

I in MA and I'm being evicted made agreement in Apr fell behind laid off but made payment 7days b4 he filed eviction proceedings

Sorry to hear about your situation and the hard times on which you've fallen. It sounds as if you've been to Court already and made an agreement...

Can I seek damages for an account inaccurately sent to collections?

Thank you for submitting your situation. Have you obtained copies of your credit reports from the major credit reporting agencies? If you have not,...

Residential evictions in Massachusetts have a very strict set of procedures, the first of which you must be served with a written "notice to quit."...