Landlord-Tenant Law
Massachusetts can be considered a tenant-friendly state. If you are a landlord, proper execution of a lease agreement is imperative to achieving terms you can rely upon if the tenant does not fulfill his or her obligations. In addition, as a landlord, you should be fully familiar with the anti-discrimination laws of the state, the procedure for eviction (no self help), and landlord acts of retaliation for tenant reporting to governmental agencies.
If you are considering renting as a tenant, you should be concerned about your rights as a tenant. Under Massachusetts law, a landlord has certain duties relating to habitability of the unit, discrimination laws concerning applications to let, procedures for eviction and constructive eviction.
If you are contemplating leasing either as a landlord or as a tenant, please contact our office for a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your lessor or lessee relationship with the other party. Contact
Practice Areas
Business and Contract Law
You worked hard to build a viable business. The fact is your business is always susceptible to legal liability. Proper planning can help reduce this risk. Proper representation can help you through a contract dispute or...
Personal Injury
If you are the victim of personal injury, your first priority is to seek medical help. Nothing is more important at the time of injury than seeking medical help. In many instances, an injury can seem minor and medical help...
Real Estate Law
If you are buying or selling a home, condominium, timeshare or even commercial property, the transaction generally starts with a deposit by the Buyer to the Seller usually facilitated by a Real Estate Agent or Broker...
Landlord-Tenant Law
Massachusetts can be considered a tenant-friendly state. If you are a landlord, proper execution of a lease agreement is imperative to achieving terms you can rely upon if the tenant does not fulfill his or her...
Criminal Law
Perhaps nothing can be more stressful than trouble with the government. Unlike Civil Law where liability can be paid in money, in Criminal Law, the government can ask for and get jail time (punishment)...
Insurance Company Law
In Massachusetts, under M.G.L. c. 176D, and other statutes, insurance companies have a duty to pay claims in a fair manner. This means you are entitled to the full reasonable payment for your claim in a timely manner...
Specialty Areas
Every area of law has its own laws and regulations that need to be considered in any matter. Our office is skilled at finding the right attorney to handle your case. If a case is complex or becomes complex, our attorneys are trained to seek special counsel to assist in the matter. This may include contacting attorneys outside of our firm to rely upon their particular expertise.
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