The Services We Provide

Lease Agreements

Our firm offers guidance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease agreements to safeguard landlords' interests and minimize potential disputes. We understand the complexities of lease contracts and strive to create tailored agreements that address specific property needs and compliance requirements.

Eviction Proceedings

With a focus on efficiency and legal compliance, we assist landlords and tenants in navigating the eviction process including the notice to terminate, the complaint, discovery, pre-trial matters, and bench or jury trial.

Real Estate Law

Few transactions are more important than the purchase or sale of residential or commercial real estate. Our firm can assist with the sale and acquisition of property. We also have experience in representing brokers, or individuals facing litigation where a sale has fallen through. With a down payment or broker's fee potentially at risk, having an experienced attorney can be an advantage.

Regulatory Compliance

Staying compliant with landlord-tenant laws and regulations is crucial. Our attorneys provide comprehensive guidance on legal requirements, fair housing laws, habitability standards, and other regulatory aspects to ensure that landlords operate within the bounds of the law and maintain a positive rental environment.

The Security Deposit Statute

There are few statutes with as many traps and pitfalls as the security deposit statute in Massachusetts. We can help you navigate the statute, advise as to whether you should take such a deposit, or defend against litigation for its alleged violation. If you are a tenant whose deposit has been mishandled, we may be able to assist you in obtaining its return or further compensation.

Class Actions

Our firm has a strong track record in defending against class actions. Our skilled attorneys strategically contest class certification, protecting client interests. Through thorough research and compelling arguments, we effectively prevent class certification.

Property Management

Efficient property management is vital for success. Our firm offers legal guidance on property maintenance, tenancy regulations, rent collection practices, and lease renewals, empowering landlords to effectively manage their properties while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Subsidized Tenancies

As a landlord you may have a tenant whose rent is subsidized by a housing authority, commonly known as "Section 8." The rules for this program are laid out in federal law. It is important that you hire an attorney before you send a notice of termination, so that it complies with the program rules.

Housing Discrimination Claims

We regularly handle all such claims, both by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination along with all city and town discrimination agencies, at the inception of the Complaint and through the appeal process, if necessary. Landlord/tenant law is extremely complex and time sensitive. Failure to comply with a host of legal requirements can and probably will result in failure.

Lease Violations

Sometimes tenants, landlords, other household members, guests, or an agent of the landlord might engage in activities in violation of their lease or the law. Our office can help seek a court order or injunction, or civil action, or both, depending on the circumstances.

Civil Litigation

If you are facing a lawsuit then you may need legal representation to protect your interests. We have defended against claims for negligence, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, slip and fall, personal injury, and other claims related to property ownership.

Our firm can also guide you through other aspects of landlord-tenant law including but not limited to:

Inspectional Services or Board of Health prosecutions; requirements of the State Sanitary Code; reasonable accommodation requests; project based subsidy developments; Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); AirBnB and other rent sharing forums; and post-foreclosure actions.