Massachusetts Landlords May Trigger Quiet Enjoyment and Anti-Retaliation Statutes

he simple facts of that case show a landlord who decided it was a one way street, trampling over the Legislature and Courts in the childish tantrum, and unilaterally effectuated a partial actual eviction of the tenant from that exercise/conference room by locking the door indefinitely – when the legal remedy was eviction for non-payment of rent after determination of the tenancy – which may in itself be insufficient to rebut the Anti-Retaliation law, M.G.L. c.186 s.18 and M.G.L. c.239 s.2A.

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MA Tenant Access For Landlord Repairs

Attorney Shivick discusses Massachusetts Law regarding Landlord notice prior to accessing tenant’s apartment under Massachusetts Law. Visit Shivicklaw.com today to schedule a free initial consultation. Nothing in this video is intended as a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nothing in this video is to be construed as legal advice. [image animation=”” size=”dont_scale” align=”alignleft”]http://www.shivicklaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/QR_code-2.png[/image]

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MA Constructive Eviction: When A Landlord Illegally Forces Tenant Out

Attorney Shivick discusses constructive eviction and tenant rights under Massachusetts law. In order to obtain legal advice, you must consult a licensed attorney. Nothing in this video is a valid substitute for consulting with a licensed attorney. [image animation=”” size=”dont_scale” align=”aligncenter”]http://www.shivicklaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/QR_code-2.png[/image]

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