Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

renting a room to an alien

i am renting a basement room in my home at a reduced rate in exchange for help with the house and yard work. I do not know what safe guards i need to have in place regarding renting to an alien or to anyone for that matter. I would appreciate it if you could send me a site or information as I am renting because of cash flow and can not afford a lawyer. thank you


Asked on 10/06/02, 4:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Trant Law Office of Robert R. Trant

Re: renting a room to an alien

You should check out www.state.ma.us/consumer/. Click "Tenant/Landlord Issues". There is information about being a landlord. It makes no difference whether the person is an alien or a citizen regarding what your duties as a landlord. You should have a written agreement with the person in case there is a dispute later.

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Answered on 10/07/02, 9:57 am


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