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    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: NO FAULT EVICTION

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: NO FAULT EVICTION

    Last week we covered the process for nonpayment of rent evictions. This week we'll cover the basics of what to expect in an eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent, also known as a "no fault eviction." Similar to in an eviction for nonpayment of rent, a notice to quit is required in an eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. However, instead of the fourteen days for nonpayment, the notice period for evictions of tenants at will for reasons other than
    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RETALIATORY EVICTION

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RETALIATORY EVICTION

    This is the ninth post in our Know Your Rights in Housing series. Click here to view our previous posts. Do you have issues in your apartment or problems with you landlord? Are you accepting these issues because you are afraid your landlord will evict you if you bring the issues to her attention? In Massachusetts, a landlord may not evict a tenant within six months of engaging in certain protected activity, unless the landlord can show that she would have taken the same
    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: EVICTION FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: EVICTION FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT

    Are you being evicted for nonpayment of rent? Did you receive a 14-day Notice to Quit from your landlord? If so, read below to learn about what this means and potential defenses that you may have. First of all, the date on your notice to quit is not the date you must move out by, it is that date your tenancy ends and your landlord can bring a summary process action. Second, whether you have a lease or not, your landlord must send you a 14-day notice to quit for nonpayment o
    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: SECURITY DEPOSIT LAW

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: SECURITY DEPOSIT LAW

    Did you pay your landlord a security deposit? Are you wondering what your landlord's duties are for your security deposit? Under the M
    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: MASSACHUSETTS LEAD PAINT LAW

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: MASSACHUSETTS LEAD PAINT LAW

    Are you looking to rent an apartment with children under six years of age? Learn about your rights under the MA Lead Paint Law.
    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: THE "NOISY NEIGHBOR"

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: THE "NOISY NEIGHBOR"

    Rent an apartment and have noisy & disruptive neighbors? Read about how you can enforce your rights.
    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE POOR CONDITIONS IN YOUR APARTMENT

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE POOR CONDITIONS IN YOUR APARTMENT

    This is the first in a series of posts about your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts. SCENARIO: You've lived in your apartment for a year or so when your oven suddenly stops working. Not only this, but over the past six weeks you've noticed mice droppings as well as actual mice in your kitchen. You emailed your landlord about this four weeks ago, but she said it wasn't that bad and did nothing to fix it. You also tell your landlord about the broken oven and she tells you
     

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