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Massachusetts Landlord Tenant Law: A Legal Refresher Course For Landlords

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. July 28, 2009 Housing Discrimination
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With the impending influx of renters and students invading the Greater Boston area soon, let’s review some often asked questions concerning Massachusetts landlord tenant law to assist landlords in navigating the rental process.

Screening Prospective Tenants: What You Can and Cannot Ask?
Landlords can legally ask about a tenant’s income, current employment, prior landlord references, [...]

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Residential Landlord’s Implied Warranty Of Habitability Extended To Guests Of Tenants

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. September 23, 2009 Landlord Tenant Law
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled last week that a landlord was liable for breaching the implied warranty of habitability when a tenant’s guest seriously injured himself falling from a defective porch. The case is Scott v. Garfield, and can be found here.
What’s the Implied Warranty of Habitability?
The implied warranty of habitability is a multi-faceted [...]

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