In Massachusetts peaceful living in a rented property is a tenant’s fundamental right. However, disruptive noise from neighboring tenants can significantly disturb this tranquility.

Typically, landlords are hesitant to get involved in disputes between tenants and prefer to allow the tenants to work it out between themselves. Continue reading “Can My Landlord Be Held Legally Responsible for My Noisy Neighbors?”

The laws outlined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 239, sections 3 & 4, provide essential protections for residents navigating through the challenging process of eviction or those who have already been evicted from their residences. Continue reading “You Got Evicted. Now What? Understanding Massachusetts Eviction Storage Laws”

As in many cases involving legal issues, the answer to this question is, it depends. Every person’s situation is different, so the answer depends on a number of factors.

One of the primary considerations involved in employee-provided housing is whether or not there is a written agreement. If the agreement is specific and detailed, you may be considered a licensee and, therefore, would not be considered a tenant, and thus have limited rights and remedies available to you. Continue reading “My Employer Provides Housing as Part of my Compensation of my Employment. If my Employment is Terminated can my Employer Throw me Out on the Street Without Taking me to Court?”

Written Communication is best

1. The best advice I can give is to always conduct all communications in writing. In this day and age, written communication has become increasing easy with the introduction of emails and text messaging. I advise the conversations between tenants and landlordsshould be in writing even when the relationship is good. Write every communication as if you were speaking in front of a judge. It is particularly important to have proof of communications when complaining of bad conditions within your unit because many housing statutes require that the landlord be put on notice of the bad condition as a prerequisite to his or her liability and/or bringing forth suit. Additionally, make sure all communications are dated with month and year. Emails are the best because they are automatically dated and time stamped. Many people use text messaging and, in this case, Continue reading “6 Things Tenants Should do to Protect Themselves Against a Questionable Landlord”