Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

My lease was up in May at which time I became a Tenant-at-Will. At the beginning of August I offered to take care of all garbage and recycling on the premises and would pay $790/month (my rent is $800/month). In the absence on a response this is what I did. Last week I received an email from my Landlady stating that this was a breach of contract and I would be served with a Notice of Quite. She also stated that upon the end of my lease the rent went up to $1000/month as stated in the contract and that I owe her $600 in back rent. As this was not mentioned to me, nor was I given the option of contract renewal or warning/reminder the rent was increasing do I owe her $600? What are my rights in this situation?


Asked on 8/18/10, 7:31 am

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

Your rights depend entirely on whose version of events are more accurate, and what your relevant rental agreement states. Take your paperwork to an attorney. I would be happy to take the time to review your documents and explain the law if you would like to schedule an office consultation.

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Answered on 8/23/10, 8:20 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Retain an attorney to review your paperwork and advise you more specifically based upon it. Good Luck!

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Answered on 8/23/10, 3:42 pm


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