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Landlord has hidden camera on | 0 | 12 hours 42 min ago by Anonymous |
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What methods of payment I can require in lease, and can I have a relative act as property manager in eviction | 3 | 2 days 6 hours ago by supersan |
1 day 13 hours ago by admin |
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Tenant not Paying Rent and Now Seeking Legal Representation | 2 | 1 week 4 days ago by VidPro |
1 week 2 days ago by VidPro |
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Landlord Harrassment/Claiming Damage | 0 | 1 week 2 days ago by susanandtom |
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how fast must escrow account be set up for tenant's security deposit? | 2 | 2 weeks 4 hours ago by puzzledlandlord |
1 week 6 days ago by puzzledlandlord |
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Landlord Breaching Lease? | 0 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
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Landlord Taking Kitchen Counter Replacement Out Of Security Deposit | 1 | 2 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
2 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Landlord does not want to let my parents visit | 0 | 2 weeks 6 days ago by user9890 |
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Rental Application Deposit (To Secure Unit) | 0 | 3 weeks 10 hours ago by tetris |
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Heating Oil | 1 | 3 weeks 13 hours ago by Ann |
3 weeks 11 hours ago by admin |
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Obligations to clean up abandoned property for new tenants | 1 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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apartment fire | 1 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Notice Required Prior to Move-Out | 1 | 5 weeks 6 days ago by alyssariffic |
5 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Forfeiting a security deposit by signing off of a lease | 1 | 6 weeks 1 day ago by apartmentconfusion |
6 weeks 19 hours ago by The Editor |
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My landlord wants me to sign the new lease 4 months before my current lease is up. | 4 | 26 weeks 1 day ago by acoolerclimate |
6 weeks 4 days ago by vermontdairy |
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Must I sign Lease with additional rent? | 1 | 7 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
7 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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When can landlord show apartment to prospective tenant? | 3 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by Anonymous |
8 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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how to show apartment to prospective tenants when current tenant won't answer phone to agree to times to show it | 1 | 8 weeks 4 days ago by puzzledlandlord |
8 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Rights subsequent to discovery of mold. | 1 | 9 weeks 1 day ago by scorpio11679 |
9 weeks 19 hours ago by The Editor |
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Foreigner signing a rental lease | 1 | 9 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Difference in lease application and lease | 1 | 9 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Can a landlord evict a tenant whose been charged with a felony that happened on the property? | 0 | 9 weeks 6 days ago by acsjd |
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Liability for my parents' actions in MA? | 1 | 10 weeks 4 days ago by wicki |
10 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Roommate refuses to return keys? | 1 | 11 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Landlord charging me for the replacement of carpet | 1 | 12 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
12 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Tenant at will (friend renting a room from my home) | 4 | 13 weeks 15 hours ago by shellymac96 |
13 weeks 12 hours ago by shellymac96 |
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SSN request by Landlord after the signing of a lease 4 months ago | 1 | 13 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
13 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Evict Late-Paying, Slovenly Tenant | 2 | 30 weeks 6 days ago by jcricket |
14 weeks 5 days ago by sgreany |
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Can I sell the home during the lease period? | 1 | 16 weeks 9 hours ago by Marlin |
15 weeks 6 days ago by admin |
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Clause in Lease Re: Tenant Paying for Percentage of Property Tax Increase During Terms of Lease | 1 | 16 weeks 15 hours ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 14 hours ago by The Editor |
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Is early lease termination allowed for owner to occupy dwelling? | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Marlin |
16 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Commercial Lease - How Much Notice Must I be Given re: Nonrenewl | 0 | 16 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Spare Keys | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by phoenixtears80 |
16 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Security Deposit | 5 | 18 weeks 3 days ago by whiskeylover |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Verbally agreed to re-new lease, but situation changes prior to signing new lease | 1 | 16 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Access for improvements? | 1 | 18 weeks 10 hours ago by Anonymous |
17 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Finding a suitable replacement tenant for a broken lease | 0 | 18 weeks 2 days ago by jmb2010 |
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Need suggestion on Breaking lease, moving out | 2 | 18 weeks 2 days ago by dharmakaya |
18 weeks 2 days ago by dharmakaya |
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Security deposit | 1 | 18 weeks 3 days ago by Karin P |
18 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Being reported to the "higher authorities"? | 1 | 18 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
18 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Lease Did not Mention Sublease Rights. Can I sublet? | 1 | 18 weeks 6 days ago by acrocks |
18 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Procedure for collecting arrearage from guarantors post-eviction | 0 | 19 weeks 6 hours ago by kwinslow |
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terminating tenancy at will during the school year | 1 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
19 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Paying for days not spent in apartment due to damage | 1 | 20 weeks 3 days ago by smaltais |
20 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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SWIMMING POOL | 0 | 20 weeks 4 days ago by DirtyHarry |
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30 day notice to terminate tenancy | 1 | 21 weeks 13 hours ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 13 hours ago by The Editor |
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I am losing faith in our justice system | 0 | 21 weeks 19 hours ago by starshine |
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Brookline landlord taking away covered parking spot | 0 | 21 weeks 2 days ago by chucka |
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Roomates - Tenancy directly with landlord? | 1 | 21 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Amend, Vacate, OR Dismiss an Agreement for Judgment? | 0 | 21 weeks 4 days ago by tufk42 |
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Decision in mail | 3 | 24 weeks 3 days ago by starshine |
22 weeks 2 days ago by starshine |
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tenant moved out and left abandoned property behind | 1 | 22 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Breaking Lease due to Roomates | 1 | 22 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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RASING THE RENT | 2 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by DirtyHarry |
23 weeks 4 days ago by DirtyHarry |
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HARASSMENT | 1 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by DirtyHarry |
23 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Can I force my landlord to evict a crazy roommate, or at least get a restraining order? | 1 | 24 weeks 3 hours ago by Anonymous |
23 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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evict tenant before end of lease for smoking and drugs | 1 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
23 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Cost of temporary housing due to fire or flood evacuation. | 2 | 24 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
24 weeks 3 days ago by Nemz |
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THRU 3 YEARS THEY ALWAYS LET ME DOWN | 2 | 25 weeks 2 days ago by DirtyHarry |
24 weeks 3 days ago by starshine |
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Can landlord evict because neighbors don't approve of my lifestyle? | 5 | 24 weeks 5 days ago by j1234 |
24 weeks 4 days ago by admin |
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Who's responsible for flood cleanup in rental? | 1 | 24 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
24 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Fire | 1 | 24 weeks 5 days ago by stoshyltc |
24 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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eviction due to other tenants moving | 1 | 25 weeks 3 hours ago by jess32210 |
24 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Re. Rental Application Fee in MA? | 1 | 25 weeks 8 hours ago by Anonymous |
25 weeks 5 hours ago by scorpio11679 |
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Breaking a Lease | 0 | 25 weeks 1 day ago by sarayoo |
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Avoiding an accord and satisfaction | 1 | 25 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
25 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Rental Agency charging a non-refundable applicatoin fee | 1 | 25 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
25 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Help me understand why its the landlords fault if a tenant does not pay rent | 1 | 25 weeks 3 days ago by starshine |
25 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Noisy Neighbors | 3 | 26 weeks 12 hours ago by renting in brookline |
26 weeks 11 hours ago by The Editor |
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Security Deposit Question - Landlord charging for cleaning bathroom | 1 | 26 weeks 2 days ago by yhusein |
26 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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LANDLORD NEVER PUT DEPOSIT IN ESCROW ACCT. | 0 | 26 weeks 3 days ago by DIANA978 |
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Landlord ignoring noise complaints | 0 | 26 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
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Snow removal in rental contract | 1 | 26 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Tenancy at will after foreclosure? | 0 | 27 weeks 10 hours ago by jmclar |
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Rental Application Fee in MA? | 1 | 28 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
28 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Rights of the remaining tenant when a roommate leaves - ??? | 0 | 29 weeks 4 days ago by SMF1223 |
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how many can live in a 1 bedroom apartment | 1 | 29 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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When can I take a tenant to court for breaking lease | 2 | 30 weeks 1 day ago by Jacquelyn |
30 weeks 13 hours ago by Jacquelyn |
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Multiple Tenant, One moving out | 1 | 30 weeks 1 day ago by am0n |
30 weeks 18 hours ago by The Editor |
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Can I ask my deposit back for this case? Thanks! | 0 | 30 weeks 4 days ago by yzucr |
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Sample Forms & Advice - for new landlord of mutli-family | 1 | 31 weeks 10 hours ago by lanlordnorthshore |
31 weeks 9 hours ago by The Editor |
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yet another breaking a (verbal)lease question | 1 | 31 weeks 22 hours ago by Anonymous |
31 weeks 12 hours ago by The Editor |
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Need to evict tenant | 1 | 31 weeks 3 days ago by DirtyHarry |
31 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Can landlord evict me because of my guest? | 1 | 31 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
31 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Tenant threatens to sue me if I evict him | 1 | 33 weeks 2 days ago by DirtyHarry |
33 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Can I break a lease because of no heat? | 1 | 34 weeks 1 hour ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Need to evict for criminal activity | 1 | 34 weeks 1 day ago by MarcDyer |
34 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Tenant Arrested and Incarcerated. What to do with Abandonded Property? | 3 | 34 weeks 2 days ago by GregAndrews |
34 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Non-permitted pets - HOARDING - deplorable living conditions | 1 | 34 weeks 3 days ago by RDPLandlord |
34 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Tenant is housing someone not on lease. | 1 | 42 weeks 2 days ago by teatimecrumpet |
34 weeks 3 days ago by RDPLandlord |
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Expedited eviction for criminal activity | 1 | 35 weeks 3 days ago by frustratedinfal... |
35 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Am i within my rights to withhold my rent? | 1 | 35 weeks 5 days ago by mpbuck03 |
35 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Damages and Noise Laws | 0 | 35 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
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Roommate trying to get out of his side of the lease without finding a subletter | 1 | 37 weeks 2 days ago by dewrok17 |
37 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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14 day notice to quit and damages | 1 | 37 weeks 4 days ago by LauraB |
37 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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is my lease legal if my sublessor's rental agreement with the landlord does not specify that she can sublease the apartment? | 0 | 38 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
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If a tree falls on a renters car who is liable? | 1 | 38 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
38 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Should I give my potential "landlord" my SSN? | 1 | 1 year 1 week ago by confused_renter |
38 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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landlord trying to make us move out in 30days | 1 | 39 weeks 5 days ago by april79rose |
39 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Who is responsible for appliance repairs, landlord or tenant? | 1 | 40 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
40 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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