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Landlord threatening to sue for damages incurred after moving out Hi, there. I'm hoping to find some clarity with a landlord situation I'm currently in. Apologies for the length.
Over two months ago, I moved from ... |
1 | 3 days 4 hours ago by klp |
2 days 21 hours ago by The Editor |
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Legal Requirements for time to complete repairs for a tenant Hello,
I am a new MA landlord and I wanted to be sure that I was aware of the legal requirements to complete repairs to a tenant's apartment. Are t... |
1 | 3 days 19 hours ago by responsibleone |
3 days 18 hours ago by The Editor |
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Mobile Home landlords I own my Mobile Home in MA. I have lived here 19 years. The landlord says it is my responsible or the prior owner of my home to fix drainage and sinki... |
0 | 5 days 17 hours ago by pamtim684 |
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My tenant won't heat the apartment I have a tenant on a one year lease. He ran out of oil about a month ago and has had no heat. He tells me if he fills the tank then he won't be able ... |
1 | 6 days 12 hours ago by egan68913 |
5 days 20 hours ago by The Editor |
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Small claims vs. housing court? I am suing my landlord for harassment under MGL chapter 186, section 14 ('wrongful acts of landlord').
The amount is under $5K. Would it be better ... |
1 | 6 days 12 hours ago by jayr |
5 days 21 hours ago by The Editor |
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Additional deposit for lease renewal? Our LL has just asked if we intend to renew our lease for 9/1/12-8/31/13. They requested an answer by March 1 with a deposit for half of September ren... |
2 | 1 week 15 hours ago by det7408 |
6 days 19 hours ago by det7408 |
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Treble damages under 93A self help eviction Hi, As I understand, chapter 93A allows for a court to double or triple the damages awarded in a dispute if "the court finds that the act was a willfu... |
1 | 1 week 1 day ago by jhabner |
1 week 21 hours ago by The Editor |
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My tenant's "roommate" refuses to vacate unit My gave my tenant (who is a tenant at will) a 30 day notice to vacate (I did not name his roommate on the notice). He just informed me that his "room... |
1 | 2 weeks 4 days ago by kmp123 |
2 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Girlfriend Moving Out But She's On Lease Ok, my girlfriend and I relocated to the Boston area in April 2011. We signed a lease for a 1 BD/1 BA apartment. Both of our names are on the lease.... |
1 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by lutheaa |
2 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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neighbor/landlor responsible for fire damage in my unit. Hi,
I live in an apartment building in the boston area. the landlord and his son live below me. the landlord's son admittedly left a candle lit ... |
1 | 2 weeks 6 days ago by jonorato1 |
2 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Quit using fireplace I have been living in my unit for 6 years. My husband and I were recently told by our landlord (who lives upstairs) that we have to stop using our fir... |
1 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by Chicken Little |
3 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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What are a long term tenants options if the landlord decides to sell? I am not sure if this question belongs in here or in the real estate forum, but I'll ask it here anyway.
My mom has been a long term tenant [we're ... |
1 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by amyd |
4 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Reimburse Tenant for Oil Left in Tank? I have a tenant moving out at the end of the month because they bought a new house. They are requesting that I reimburse them for the oil they leave ... |
1 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by bh83 |
5 weeks 15 hours ago by The Editor |
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What are my rights as a family member helping another family member I helped my Brother and his wife from July 1st thru December 17th this year. They were previously asked to leave their previous residence, and were no... |
1 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by Cindy B |
5 weeks 15 hours ago by The Editor |
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Being evicted because of a faulty and sub-par heating system. We have been renting a house for 5 years now, and our landlord has promised for the last four to replace the boiler in the home, as it was rated at ab... |
1 | 5 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
5 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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I'm an inadvertent landlord. need to evict and live out of state. I own a house in Barnstable Co. but had to move for my job and was unable to sell the house. The house has been rented to the same tenant for about fo... |
2 | 5 weeks 6 days ago by InadvertentLandLord |
5 weeks 5 days ago by InadvertentLandLord |
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7 day notice to quit for tenant at will Hello! I have a tenant that started under the fixed term 1 year lease. When the lease was over, the tenant stayed and I continued to accept the rent w... |
2 | 7 weeks 6 days ago by 1911shooter |
7 weeks 19 hours ago by 1911shooter |
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Question about no anti scald valve? I own a two family home and am getting ready to rent out the upstairs apartment that I've been living in my whole life and move downstairs to where th... |
1 | 7 weeks 5 days ago by KimNolan |
7 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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my landlord has dementia and doesnt remember us paying rent or conversations our landlord is evicting us for non payment of rent. the thing is, we paid the rent but she doesnt remember it. even though i have the receipt. she do... |
2 | 7 weeks 6 days ago by bobbyphenom |
7 weeks 6 days ago by bobbyphenom |
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Unsigned lease by tenants My boyfriend and I rented an apartment in August. When I met with the landlord to get they keys and lease, he gave me two copies to sign and send him... |
1 | 7 weeks 6 days ago by thao584 |
7 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Can tenant at will be asked not to have regular overnight guest bring his dog? Our tenant at will has recently been having an overnight guest 2-3 times per week. He brings his dog on these days.
We verbally had agreement with ... |
1 | 8 weeks 3 days ago by Rocat |
8 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Can a landlord limit a tenants visitors? My girlfriend and I live in Massachusetts. She live about 15 minute away from me. I usually sleep over her house a couple of times per week and have b... |
2 | 24 weeks 5 days ago by joeyb |
8 weeks 4 days ago by ssgujral1987 |
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Can the Landlord keep my deposit if I gave notice and moved a few days after the 1st? I am moving before the end of my lease because the basement flooded during a power outage. I gave the landlord the last month's rent and notified him... |
0 | 8 weeks 5 days ago by JusticeBe |
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How much notice is needed on a month-to-month lease My family has rented our current home for a year & a half. The year lease was up 1 June 2011 & we have been month-to-month for the past six months. ... |
1 | 9 weeks 1 day ago by Sampson |
9 weeks 21 hours ago by The Editor |
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Discrimination against children in housing, Lead paint law A prospective tenant is asking me to do a test for lead paint. He has not yet signed a lease. And I obligated to do the test? Is it considered discrim... |
1 | 9 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Installing Wireless Security System - Violation of Lease? I rent a single family home in Lowell, MA. I want to install a wireless security system on my own and my landlady is stating that it would be in viol... |
2 | 9 weeks 3 days ago by church41 |
9 weeks 2 days ago by church41 |
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Boston - apartment minimum amperage Hi,
I was wondering if there was any information regarding minimum amperage for Massachusetts / Boston?
The law is vague and calls for 'suffici... |
1 | 9 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 4 days ago by admin |
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How quickly must landlord make repairs Hi I am a landlord. My tenants just reported that he cooking range is not working. I tried to get emergency maintenance for tomorrow but could not get... |
2 | 26 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 6 days ago by jim91165 |
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Mold in apartment I live in a single family unit and a pipe busted. Upon further investigation by the plumbing company it was found that half of the house was covered i... |
1 | 10 weeks 22 hours ago by hjarsenault |
10 weeks 21 hours ago by The Editor |
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Property Left behind from tennant We own a single family house, we rented out the basement to a tennant. We had a standard lease and everything, we however didn't ask for a sercurity d... |
1 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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breaking lease because of a court order? It is a very long story, but my son was charged with a misdemeanor and released on his own recognizance with some conditions. He then violated those ... |
0 | 11 weeks 3 days ago by cramermb |
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Evicting tenant Is it legal for us to evict our tenant so we may move into our home? A quick breakdown.... My husband inherited 1/3 of a 2 family home. His middle b... |
1 | 11 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Breaking a lease and finding a new tenant I am breaking a lease. I gave my landlord 30 day's notice, and then posted an ad to try to find a substitute tenant. One party seemed very intereste... |
1 | 12 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
12 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Can MA landlord sue for damages after returning security deposit? I recently moved out of a house I rented for 2 years. The landlord & his wife came the day I moved out, saying they'd walk through and this would ... |
1 | 12 weeks 5 days ago by mfdunford |
12 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Eviction Process when tenant abandons apartment Me and my wife had rented out a In-law apartment we had out our house to friend since we weren't using it and the extra money was a help. This is our ... |
1 | 13 weeks 1 day ago by TravisB1985 |
13 weeks 20 hours ago by The Editor |
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Condo owners rights when apartment above is rented We live in a small building of three condos. The owners of the unit above us recently moved out and rented their unit to college students. The stude... |
1 | 19 weeks 6 days ago by goldkey |
13 weeks 5 days ago by Oncnp |
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Security deposit questions I have 2 questions I need answered and the law is pretty vague on these questions so I am not sure who is right.
1. The 30 day rule after you hand ... |
1 | 17 weeks 10 hours ago by honeykovu |
15 weeks 22 hours ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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Trash removal of large items by landlord? I rent a room in my house to a roommate who owns her own business. I told her that I would pay for trash disposal/utilities and never expected that sh... |
2 | 15 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
15 weeks 23 hours ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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Appliance removal I own a duplex and the apartments currently are furnished with dishwashers. The dishwashers are problematic and I wish to remove (and not replace) th... |
4 | 24 weeks 3 days ago by Alisa Povenmire |
15 weeks 23 hours ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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Unheard of Roommate not responding We rented a room to a friend of ours back in May, her, myself and my wife signed a 'at-will' rent agreement with her. She had informed us that she was... |
1 | 15 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
15 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Can you break a lease if you reasonably determine that other tenants in your building are dealing drugs Recently my family and I have relocated from out of state and rented an apartment in Massachusetts. The apartment building has 4 apartments with 3 oc... |
1 | 15 weeks 4 days ago by zzqxxq |
15 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Landlord charging per night for guest? My friend is visiting for 3 weeks and my landlord says that he would charge $5 per night for utilities. While I understand he doesn't want to spend ex... |
1 | 16 weeks 9 hours ago by blacksheep |
15 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Help with removing a roomate Me and my Fiance have a home we rent from her father. We have no legal agreement with him, just a verbal one. In may we allowed a friend to rent a lar... |
1 | 16 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Where can I get a standard form to send a 14-day notice to quit for non-payment (for a tenant at will)? I am looking for a standard form to send a 14 day notice to quit for non-payment. My rental is a tenant at will, based upon the original term having ... |
1 | 16 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 5 days ago by admin |
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Fickle landlord I live in an apartment complex that is a disaster. During the hurricane we had no lights not even the safety fire lights. We recently had a fire in th... |
0 | 16 weeks 6 days ago by Jlym143 |
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30 Day Notice calculating time for service I am a tenant at will, paid first and last month's rent, and gave my landlord a 30 Day Notice on September 30th in order to move out by October 30th. ... |
1 | 17 weeks 6 days ago by sheldon |
17 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Is a landlord required to notify a renter of asbestos?
Can anyone tell me if a landlord is required to notify a tenant that asbestos containing building materials are present in an apartment? If the asbe... |
1 | 18 weeks 10 hours ago by North Central tenant |
17 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Feeling harrassed by neighbors complaints I have lived on the second floor of a multi-family unit for the last three years and never have had any issues or problems. However, new tenants moved... |
2 | 19 weeks 1 day ago by deeba |
18 weeks 1 day ago by goldkey |
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Must landlord change locks at beginning of tenancy in MA? I bought a business in a mixed use building (residential condos upstairs and two businesses downstairs. The person I bought the business from had a na... |
1 | 18 weeks 3 days ago by jk1720 |
18 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Renting a Room I have been renting a room in a house owner-occupied for 2 years. First, Last & Security were collected and I have been paying rent monthly without ev... |
0 | 18 weeks 3 days ago by Pekoe |
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Air conditioner removed by tenant I noticed this morning that my tenant removed the air conditioner from his window without letting me know. I bought the air conditioner and installed ... |
2 | 19 weeks 15 hours ago by andl789 |
18 weeks 4 days ago by andl789 |
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14 Day Notice to Quit with commercial tenant I am a landlord and have a commercial tenant who has not paid rent for the month of September. Does the 14 day notice apply to commercial tenants? Sin... |
1 | 18 weeks 4 days ago by orchidinvestment |
18 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Horrible neighbors, verbal confrontation, ongoing noise, very upset I have been living in a luxury apt building for two years. My rent is paid on time, I follow all rules, and am cognizant of my own noise level (which... |
1 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by TW72 |
19 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Abandoned Property We let a friend stay with us for almost a year. We did not accpet money for rent or have a formal agreement. We asked him to leave and he moved out bu... |
1 | 19 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
19 weeks 4 days ago by admin |
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Damages and Noise Laws Hello,
I own and live in the middle unit of a 3 story garden style condo. The renter that lives in the unit above me is making me concerned for my... |
1 | 2 years 5 weeks ago by Anonymous |
19 weeks 6 days ago by goldkey |
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Must landlord provide functioning mailboxes? The mailboxes for my apartment building (20+ units) have degraded to the point that the post office will not deliver mail to my address. Does a landlo... |
1 | 20 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
20 weeks 21 hours ago by The Editor |
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Unlawful Eviction for a bank owned foreclosure A constable landed on my door and told me I have 48 hours to vacant my rented condo (which is only 2 units condo house) which I have been resided for ... |
0 | 21 weeks 1 day ago by jlosfo |
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Does Landlord have to make security deposit records available before end of lease? I live in Boston - I moved into this apartment midway through the year. I wrote a check for last month and security deposit to the previous tenant, a... |
1 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by tescomesco |
21 weeks 4 days ago by dma2010 |
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Guest using appliances Over the weekend, I had a friend at my apartment taking care of my cat. While he was there, I let him use the washing machine, since he doesn't have o... |
1 | 22 weeks 14 hours ago by mantrasong |
21 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Rent-in-trade or work as rent? In MA, can a tenant provide services (such as lawn maintenance and house cleaning) as a form of rent? |
1 | 22 weeks 1 day ago by winter99 |
22 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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landlord put snow removal as tenants responsibility My landlord in his new and updates lease now put that tenant is responsable for keeping sidewalk, and all entrances to apt clean of debris and snow...... |
1 | 22 weeks 5 days ago by luck78113 |
22 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Roommates disputing damages to apartment Earlier in the year one of my roommates was responsible for causing a fire in our kitchen. I recently heard from my landlord who has informed me that ... |
0 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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can you rent a room or area in a basement ? I have a large single family home in Newton,I was wondering if i could rent a room and area in the basement that I do not need that is also accessable... |
1 | 23 weeks 5 days ago by shultzie |
23 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Can in-laws evict only me? While I was transitioning out of the military, my wife and I decided to move us and our children to her parents house (in MA).
No lease was signe... |
0 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by winter99 |
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Snow & Ice Removal As owner-occupant of a duplex, can I require tenants via lease agreement to take responsibility for snow & ice removal and sanding, salting, etc aroun... |
1 | 24 weeks 2 days ago by landlord743 |
24 weeks 18 hours ago by dma2010 |
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Abandoned Property (rusted non-mobile trailer) Tenant left without paying 2 months' rent. Abandoned a 26 foot ancient camper-trailer (no motor), rusted, flat tires, and refuses to move it. Police w... |
2 | 25 weeks 6 days ago by ENNOBLER |
24 weeks 20 hours ago by ENNOBLER |
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Cannot reach old tenant or landlord, need to move into apartment. I signed a lease with a brokerage company to take up residence (not as a subletter) starting August 15th. I was told at the start of August to get in... |
0 | 24 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
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Need court order to remove abandoned trailer from private way A former tenant left a rusting 16 foot trailer with flat tires on my private road. That's why police will do nothing. I have had posts on craigslist s... |
1 | 24 weeks 3 days ago by ENNOBLER |
24 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Electric and Heat Submetering Is it legal for a landlord in MA to install electric submeters on a master metered building and bill the residents for that electricity? As the landl... |
2 | 27 weeks 4 days ago by astopolis |
24 weeks 5 days ago by sbphs |
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Living on Eggshells I am a 22 year old full time college student. I work part time and rent a room with my 20 year old boyfriend from MY OWN GRANDMOTHER! My boyfriend and... |
1 | 25 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
24 weeks 6 days ago by dma2010 |
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Break lease because of admission to nursing home in MA? My elderly parent can no longer care for himself in a safe manner. And since he is only on SS Income, there are not enough services available in the c... |
0 | 25 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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parking issue renters vs owners 4 unit condo. 3 of the units reside/live on site. 1 renter on the other unit. each unit has 1 tandem parking spot in driveway. city is permit street p... |
1 | 25 weeks 5 days ago by gwm1518 |
25 weeks 3 days ago by dma2010 |
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Responsibility for treating bed bugs I'm a new landlord and new to MA. I rent the four rooms out to the tenants in my apartment in the beginning of 2011. In July, one of my tenant notifie... |
2 | 26 weeks 4 days ago by malandlords |
26 weeks 1 day ago by massbedbugbusters |
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Wrongful eviction?? So, I have not had a working refrigerator for four months. I told my landlord of the issue when I was paying rent at the beggining of April. Their res... |
1 | 26 weeks 4 days ago by md1988 |
26 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Landlord switched from oil to gas furnace. Does he have to reimburse me for oil left in the tank? In my lease I am responsible for paying for heating oil. In February my landlord told us not to put a lot of oil in the tank because he would be repl... |
0 | 27 weeks 1 day ago by Robin001 |
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Apartment leaked due to roof repair, damaging furniture. Our apartment leasing office initiated a roof repair on our building, which has been going on for more than 4 weeks. One day after the repair-workers ... |
0 | 27 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
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Are new owners of my building required to honor the last month's rent I paid to the previous owner? My girlfriend and I signed a yearlong lease with a landlord and paid him first and last month's rent (both with checks, both with the relevant informa... |
1 | 27 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
27 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Sale of Apt Building, Possible Condo Conversion. Tenant rights? I am living in an apartment building, and my landlord will not renew my lease until the last possible second, as he is trying to sell the building. F... |
0 | 28 weeks 3 days ago by ewhite1986 |
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Rental Property w/Commercial Space Hello;
We are contemplating opening a business in an apartment bldg. on a busy street whose 1st floor is a commercial space. The landlord tells me th... |
0 | 28 weeks 4 days ago by kevmel |
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Tenant refuses to move out I am currently living overseas. My apartment has been rented to a family for 2 years and the lease will end July 31 this month. 4 months ago I tell th... |
1 | 28 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
28 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Getting a guest to leave your home If a homeowner has someone living in their home (not a relative) who has no lease and pays no rent, have to give any notice, such as a 30-day notice, ... |
5 | 37 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Tenant at Will Gave Less Than 30-Days Notice. Still Owed Security Deposit? My grandmother's tenant had a one-year lease that expired two years ago (she lives on 1st floor; he's on the 2nd floor). Did he automatically become t... |
3 | 30 weeks 6 days ago by fleagle |
29 weeks 6 days ago by fleagle |
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How do I respond to a 93A demand letter? Can you post a sample response to demand letter for me to look at please? Your response is much appreciated. thanks |
2 | 30 weeks 20 hours ago by malarjck |
30 weeks 17 hours ago by malarjck |
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Additional rent In addition to insufficient notice of intent to move the tenant holdover the apartment for a week. I have charged additional rent for the days the te... |
0 | 30 weeks 18 hours ago by malarjck |
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Damages Is it legal to charge for repairs done by the landlord being handy when the tenants damage the property or appliances when move-out? IF so how does he... |
0 | 30 weeks 20 hours ago by malarjck |
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Demand letter Hi,
Can a guarantor send demand letter on behalf of the tanants? In such case, whom should the Landlord reply?
Please advise. THanks |
0 | 30 weeks 20 hours ago by malarjck |
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previous tennant abandon his property My previous tennant moved out after I had to go to court to do so. I have a judgement in my favor. It also stated that he was suppose to be moved out ... |
1 | 30 weeks 2 days ago by Kjohnsk1 |
30 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Ceiling leaked in rental townhome - Landlord charging tenant for repairs I live in a 10 year old townhome with a roommate, who is also the landlord. About 6 months ago while I was at work a water line going to the washing ... |
1 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
30 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Rental Agency Obligations to Home owners regarding tenants who violate contract I am a vacation home owner who rents a Cape Cod property through a rental agency. This past week, neighbors to the property , which was rented throug... |
2 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by bobfoley1276 |
30 weeks 3 days ago by bobfoley1276 |
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Withholding rent because of rats My situation is a bit complicated. I live in a five unit building, one being the basement. There have been rats in the basement for almost a year now ... |
1 | 30 weeks 4 days ago by thisuglydesire |
30 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Landlord Rights when Renting a room in multiple room house Hello,
I own 2.5 room townhouse (3rd room is small and includes the W&D in one of the closets), of which one room is rented out to a friend of min... |
0 | 31 weeks 16 hours ago by mmm8983 |
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Security deposit refund I own a 2 family apartment and live in another city in MA but do not own any other property. I returned my tenants security deposit balance by itemiz... |
1 | 31 weeks 4 days ago by malarjck |
31 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Landlord won't renew lease and we want to stay We have been in our building for over 3 years and paid rent on time every single month. We expressed verbally many months ago that we would probably ... |
2 | 31 weeks 4 days ago by MattR |
31 weeks 3 days ago by MattR |
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I suspect I have been a victim of fraud in a rental matter Hello, and thank you in advance for bearing with me what became an unintentionally long explanation of a tricky situation involving a fraudulent offer... |
2 | 31 weeks 6 days ago by asb611 |
31 weeks 5 days ago by asb611 |
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Entering without breaking in a college dorm? Hi.
I live in a college dorm in MA, and I have a single room for myself. A student next to me entered my room without breaking the lock (the door ... |
0 | 32 weeks 13 hours ago by College Student |
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Eviction Notice Questions Last month we become aware of circumstances (pay) that were possibly going to happen that may prevent us from paying our rent by the due date. We tri... |
2 | 32 weeks 3 days ago by Confused |
32 weeks 1 day ago by Confused |
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Recovery of belonings after apartment fire I was one of about 50 tenants in an apartment building that recently burned. (About half the occupants were renters and the other half owned condos.)
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0 | 32 weeks 2 days ago by North Central tenant |
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Reasonable notice to show apartment? I sent my landlady a certified letter stating that I would be vacating the rental property by the end of January (more than 30 days notice). She sent ... |
5 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by Karin P |
32 weeks 3 days ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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past landlord charging for damages Hello I have recently moved out of an apartment and received a letter in the mail with a bill of $1,125 for replacement of a carpet. The letter said i... |
2 | 33 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
32 weeks 3 days ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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appliances included in rent if appliances are included in the cost of my rent, and supplied by landlord, can he/she force me to sign an addendum, stating i am responsible for rep... |
2 | 32 weeks 4 days ago by mjgirard |
32 weeks 3 days ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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Hi, there. I'm hoping to find some clarity with a landlord situation I'm currently in. Apologies for the lengt....
Short answer for a long question: You need to review Massachuset....
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2/4/2012 00:02 by klp |
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If I witness a person getting beat up at a party and just run away without calling the cops or helping the guy....
I don't think so. In terms of civil liability (as opposed to cri....
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2/3/2012 07:17 by Coller |
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My father passed away in September. The probate is over and settled, no contests to the will. My mother is the....
Your dad died in September and the probate is already settled – ....
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2/2/2012 18:50 by JGraul |
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Hi. My cousin is charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs in a Massachusetts court. He is not a....
Unfortunately for your cousin, if an immigrant is convicted of certain....
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2/2/2012 08:07 by Sister6 |
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I just got served been divorced since 1999 ex is looking for more support and college expenses, divorce decree....
Hi. Since any matters in the divorce order or agreement relating to th....
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2/1/2012 19:16 by customsporty |
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Just curious if you have any thoughts or have read any information regarding the success rate of divorce media....
Yes, I've also seen the 90% estimate on various websites, with some me....
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1/24/2012 11:47 by RRM |
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Several of my colleagues will dictate consultation notes in which they state they don't have the complete hist....
The question probably boils down to whether or not such practice is wi....
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