LANDLORD - TENANT LAW

A Tenancy At Will is not a simple transaction.

Landlords must be cognizant of the laws governing tenancies in the State where they own rental property. A written agreement is almost a requirement in this day and age, for a Tenancy At Will, and it is important that the Agreement is tailored to the particular situation and written specifically for the laws of the Commonwealth (or in the State where the property is located)—not just pulled from a web site or borrowed from “someone” you know.

The laws are designed to protect tenants, even though the landlord owns the property. In order to adequately protect his property and guard against liability, the Landlord must be aware of the intricacies of the law to avoid, if possible, costly fines, property damage, and/or holdover tenants. If the transaction is handled appropriately from the outset, any complications that should arise during the tenancy are much simpler (and less expensive) to correct, which results in our clients being able to reap better rewards on their investments.

There are specific laws surrounding Leases and leasing, security deposits, pet rent, utilities and sub-metering, common areas, repairs, damages, lease end, rent increases, late fees, lead paint liability, withholding rent, etcetera. Both parties to the transaction must be aware of these laws in order to adequately protect their interests. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert Pellegrini are ready, willing, and able to represent both landlords and tenants to protect their property and rights.