Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
Security Deposit
I received a 30 day notice to quit after renting an apartment for over 2 years. The house was being sold. Because I have a child I inquired about tenants rights, just in case I did not find another apartment within that time frame. While reading this information I discovered that a landlord is required to supply you with bank and interest information. The person I rented from did not comply with this requirement. Additionally the new owners claim that my security deposit was not given to them. When I contacted the former he disputed the fact and sent me a copy of the sale agreement which has an amount but no detail of the breakdown. We did move within the demanded time but neither past or current owner will give me a straight / documented answer. What are my recourses and can I hold both parties liable for failing to abide by the security deposit disclosue?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Security Deposit
You can sue the current owener in small claims court. If there is an eviction action, you can raise the claim as a counterclaim in that court. The current owner had the obligation to get the money from the prior owner and is responsible to you.
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