Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

lease obligation after tenant dies

Is the tenant's estate obligated to pay landlord for remaining portion of the ''term'' in a fixed term residential lease?


Asked on 2/12/09, 9:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: lease obligation after tenant dies

The answer generally is yes, the tenant's estate is responsible for all debts and contracts.

However, as attorney Roth pointed, the landlord must take reasonable steps to re-rent the apartment. Please do not hesitate to contact my office should you like to discuss this further.

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Answered on 2/13/09, 8:11 am

Re: lease obligation after tenant dies

The landlord has an obligation to re-rent the premises. The Landlord has to mitigate its damages and must act in good faith.

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Answered on 2/12/09, 9:47 pm


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