Emotional Support Animals and Massachusetts Landlords For Massachusetts landlords and property owners, emotional support animals (ESAs) have become...
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Landlord’s Guide to Overcoming RAFT Delays in Massachusetts Evictions
For many Massachusetts landlords and property managers, navigating eviction proceedings has become increasingly complicated due to delays involving RAFT applications.
Common Traps and Pitfalls Made by Landlords When Prosecuting Summary Process Actions in Massachusetts
Massachusetts summary process eviction cases are highly technical. Learn the most common mistakes landlords make—and how to avoid costly delays, dismissals, and lost cases in Housing Court.
New Law Related to the Recent Federal Government Shutdown Adds Additional Responsibilities for Landlords in Massachusetts
New Mass. law effective Nov. 25, 2025, changes non-payment eviction rules & restricts landlords from charging late fees or taking certain court actions.
Holding Deposits in Massachusetts
As landlord tenant law in Massachusetts evolves, seemingly on a case-by-case basis, Landlords should be aware of what they are able to charge a...
Security Deposits
Massachusetts affords tenants significant legal protection regarding the security deposit paid to a landlord at the commencement of a tenancy. Although landlords may interpret the security deposit statute as draconian, it does not change the fact that landlord’s must be judicious in precisely following the statute once they have the tenant’s security deposit on hand.
