Seven Things to Know about the Massachusetts Security Deposit Law

I receive a lot of calls from clients with questions about security deposits that their landlord has taken. The security deposit law in Massachusetts is not overly complex, it just requires precision. Here are some things that both landlords and tenants should know about the rules regarding security deposits on residential properties. A landlord may not take Read More

Commercial Evictions – When Your Tenant is Behind in Rent

As COVID continues to wreak havoc with our personal lives and our work lives, many businesses are suffering and are unable to pay the rent.  When this occurs, landlords have a choice to make.  Will they evict the tenant or will they work something out with the tenant and hope that sunnier days are ahead Read More