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Rights of First Refusal in Massachusetts

Suppose that a landlord and tenant are about to enter into a lease for commercial property in Massachusetts. The tenant contemplates improving the premises. The landlord anticipates that it may want to sell the property in the future. The tenant may want to buy the property. The parties can negotiate an agreement so that ifContinue reading Rights of First Refusal in Massachusetts

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Don’t Do It – The Case Against Taking a Security Deposit in Massachusetts

By Robert Nislick You are a Massachusetts landlord. A new tenant is about to lease your house or apartment from you. You would like to take a security deposit from this person. In the event that the tenant damages the property or fails to pay rent, the idea of having a security deposit available toContinue reading Don’t Do It – The Case Against Taking a Security Deposit in Massachusetts