The Measure of Damages in Trespass to Trees Cases

The Massachusetts statute for willful trespass to trees, G. L. c. 242, § 7, states that:   “A person who without license willfully cuts down, carries away, girdles or otherwise destroys trees, timber, wood or underwood on the land of another shall be liable to the owner in tort for three times the amount of the damagesContinue reading The Measure of Damages in Trespass to Trees Cases

Unauthorized Occupants and Illegal Subletting in Massachusetts

By Robert Nislick You are a Massachusetts landlord who has leased your property to a tenant. You have contracted with only one person. The tenant never told you that anyone else would be living in the apartment. You never agreed that anyone else could live in the unit except the tenant. One day you discoverContinue reading Unauthorized Occupants and Illegal Subletting in Massachusetts