July 31, 2018
A Boston tenant lawyer can provide advice to both landlords and tenants on key issues inherent with lease agreements. One of the most important issues that may need to be addressed is the length of the lease term. For residential tenants, it is very common to sign a one year lease, which would mean the tenant is obligated to stay and pay rent for a year and the landlord cannot evict the tenant without cause or raise rent during this one year period of time.
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June 29, 2018
The relationship between a landlord and tenant is governed by both a lease agreement between the parties as well as by Massachusetts law. State laws protect certain rights of tenants, while lease agreements establish enforceable obligations on both parties.
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May 31, 2018
If you are getting an apartment for the first time, you should be aware that signing a lease can be a big commitment. You'll be bound by the terms of the written lease, and if you do not follow the lease agreement including paying rent as promised and not engaging in prohibited behaviors, you could be evicted from a rental property. Eviction goes on your credit report and is very damaging to your credit. It's also costly as you could end up in court and the landlord could get a court order requiring you to repay lost funds.
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April 30, 2018
When you rent an apartment or house, you expect that you will have privacy within the confines of your own home. Of course, your landlord is the legal owner of the property, so the landlord may expect to be given access to the home.
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March 30, 2018
Evicting a tenant can be a complicated prospect in Boston because you have to follow Massachusetts laws that protect tenants. This means you cannot just lock a tenant out of his or her apartment if the tenant stops paying the rent or violates the terms of the lease. You need to go to court and go through the formal eviction process. A Boston eviction attorney can help.
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March 16, 2018
Under the law in the state of Massachusetts, there are strict rules regarding security deposits. Landlords are not allowed to ask for a security deposit that is larger than the first month's rent and if landlords rent to tenants in subsidized housing, there are additional restrictions on the amount landlords can charge.
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February 28, 2018
When a landlord evicts a tenant, the tenant is required to vacate the premises. Eviction can be very disruptive for landlords, who incur legal costs and lose a tenant, as well as for renters who are displaced from their homes. Despite the turmoil an eviction can create, landlords do evict tenants regularly in Boston for lease violations including nonpayment.
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January 26, 2018
The fact that your landlord owns the property does not give her unfettered access. Your landlord may only enter your rental home under certain conditions and for good reasons. In essence, MA law balances your rights to enjoy your home with the rights of the landlord to protect her property.
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December 29, 2017
It is not enough that you have a roof over your head. Your landlord is required to keep your home habitable. But, what exactly does “habitable” mean?
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November 30, 2017
When you sign a lease, you are signing a contract. This means you and the landlord agree to abide by all terms contained within the document. Therefore, before you sign, read the lease carefully and make sure you understand the terms
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