Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

unpaid rent

I rented an apartment back in 2002 the landlord says i have unpaid rent due as of 11/30/2002 and is now trying to collect. I am sure i paid this but dont have any records from this far back. I am now living in another country and dont want to have any problems when i visit my family in the states. The rental agrement was in massachusettes. thanks for your help


Asked on 4/11/09, 7:08 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
JOHN TATOIAN LAW OFFICE OF JOHN A. TATOIAN ESQ.*Licensed Only in Massachusetts

Re: unpaid rent

Is there a question in there somewhere?

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Answered on 4/13/09, 3:54 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: unpaid rent

You should retain an attorney here in Massachusetts to handle this matter for you.

It is very likely that your former landlord's claim for unpaid rent would be unsuccessful because they have not brought their claim within the statute of limitations. This may not stop them from filing, and if their complaint is not answered a default judgment could enter against you.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office on Monday if you would like to discuss this matter further.

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Answered on 4/11/09, 8:21 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: unpaid rent

There may be a statute of limitation problem for the landlord. However, if you left the state, this could be a problem for you. My reaction is to let the landlord know that this is beyond the limitations period.

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Answered on 4/11/09, 9:41 am


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