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Tenant Law in Massachusetts

Relations between tenants and landlords in Leominster, Massachusetts can sometimes be touchy. The fact is that it's not easy to be a landlord or a tenant, especially because landlords and tenants often don't understand the legal rights and responsibilities that apply to them.

There are several rights and responsibilities that landlords and tenants have. It's important that each party is aware of their rights, and the rights of the other party. By knowing and respecting these rights, the risk of conflict should be reduced dramatically.

Landlord's Rights in Leominster, MA

Landlords are, of course, entitled to collect rent from their tenants. If a tenant fails to pay the agreed-upon rent, the landlord is usually able to evict the tenant without too much trouble, though the process can sometimes get fairly complicated.

Furthermore, landlords have a right to be compensated for damage a tenant causes to a rented unit, either intentionally or negligently. Landlords have a right to deduct repair costs from tenants' security deposits, unless the damage was caused by normal wear and tear, for which tenants are not accountable.

Tenant's Rights in Leominster, MA

The most basic right of a tenant is the right to a living space that's fit for human habitation. This is, after all, what they're paying the landlord to provide. Landlords in Leominster, Massachusetts are under a legal duty to make sure that their apartments are habitable. There are several factors that are considered in determining if an unit is habitable or not, but, generally, an unit will not be deemed habitable if it lacks any of the following: running water, electricity, heat, and protection from the elements (such as proper insulation, and windows that close).

Additionally, tenants have rights to common areas that are free of physical obstructions, as well as serious health and safety hazards. Common areas are the places in apartment buildings and other residential complexes which every tenant can access, and include hallways, stairwells, and fire escapes. In Leominster, Massachusetts, these areas must be kept in a safe condition, at the landlord's expense.

Tenants also have rights, under federal and Massachusetts law, to not be victims of racial, ethnic, or gender discrimination in housing, whether they are renting or buying. Additionally, landlords are not allowed to discriminate against tenants based on physical disabilities. They must also allow physically-disabled tenants to make reasonable modifications to the apartment to make it more accessible. However, the landlord can require tenants to remove those modifications and restore the property to its original condition once the tenant moves out.

Finally, tenants are legally protected from arbitrary eviction. Landlords typically must have a very good reason to evict a tenant before the lease agreement reaches the end of its term (at this point, they are of course allowed to decline to renew the lease). Of course, if the tenant breaches the lease agreement (such as by failing to pay rent, damaging the property, or violating other reasonable rules the landlord has put in the lease), the landlord, like a party to any other contract, is free to terminate the agreement and evict the breaching tenant.

Can a Leominster, Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Help?

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, chances are that you want to avoid conflict. But if you do end up in a seemingly irresolvable conflict with the other party, a Leominster, Massachusetts attorney can help you protect your rights.

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Life in Leominster

Leominster, Massachusetts is a cityin Worcester County, and has a population of about 42,000 people.

Prior to settlement of the Leominster area by Europeans, the area had been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years, and like most cities in the New England region, it was settled by Europeans in the mid-1600s.

As Leominster began to experience industrial growth in the 19th and 20th centuries, it became a major center for the manufacture of plastics, and various plastic products. Interestingly, this has its origins in the 1700s, when Leominster was a major center for the comb industry, with fine combs originally being made of whale baleen. The industry quickly transitioned to using plastic as soon as it became available, and helped to develop many new formulations of plastic, some of which are still in use.

As with many cities which saw industrial development in the 19th century, Leominster's industrial character has begun to decline. However, Leominster is still home to many businesses and schools.

If you live in Leominster, Massachusetts and need an attorney,chances are good that you'll be able to find one. Leominster, Massachusetts lawyers are able to hand many different kinds of cases. If you need legal help, you should call a Leominster, Massachusetts lawyer as soon as possible.

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