WWhat do we have to do as my landlord is trying to evict us after going to the board of health? We are tenants at will in massac

If your landlord has filed an eviction case (called Summary Process) against you it is very important that you file a document called an answer...

Eviction with 4 kids and a 10 month old

If you are served with a court summons it is very important that you file a written Answer in response. The deadlines are very short so you need to...

Those sounds like serious issues in your housing. If you are not able to get the city Board of Health to inspect you can call the State Board of...

Will I be reimbursed by my landlord for having my apartment tested for lead?

You can ask for the cost to inspect as damages in court. You can also ask the DOH to order the landlord to test if you have children under 6 living...

You definitely need to have your daughter tested and speak to an attorney who has experience with lead paint claims. The attorney should be able to...

What demand letter would i send my landlord that has not told me where my security is and i am still living in the home?

You should have a lawyer review your security deposit facts to make sure you get all the details correct. If there is a security deposit violation-...

Violation of warranty of habitability, effect on other tenants

You should definitely consult with a lawyer to protect your rights and the rights of the other tenants. It is possible to have the city...

You are correct to be concerned about being ordered out immediately, but that does not mean you are without recourse. Based on the lack of water...

Is a landlord allowed to charge move-in fees and extra fees for pets in MA ?

The landlord can not charge fees at the inception other than the first, last, security deposit and cost to change the key. However some leases have...

When a house is sold at foreclosure, does the former owner have to be served a 30 day notice to get out by the sheriff in Ma.

For the bank to legally lock you out they would have had to take the following steps: 1. serve you with written notice of the court date (called...