July 28, 2009
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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August 5, 2009
My last post on this blog and on Boston.com on Massachusetts landlord-tenant law spawned many questions on the Massachusetts security deposit law. So, I decided to go into more detail about the topic. Massachusetts Security Deposits–An Overview Last month’s rent and security deposits are one of the most heavily regulated aspects of Massachusetts landlord-tenant law [...]
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