Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Singed Contract, They deposited check and now wont give us the place

Hello my name is--name removed--. Over three months ago in April my girlfriend, three other friends and myself decided to rent a house (Duplex) from First Choice Realty on Mass Ave. We looked at the place, signed the lease and gave them a check for the first months rent of $3,050(Deposited on 4/18). Now three months later, we are trying to get in touch with our agent Vince and today we find out that the landlord want to keep the previous tenants and we have been trying for the longest time to get the contact information of our future landlord. Now its July we have to move out of our apt by the end of August and we are now in trouble since it will be hard for us to find living for 5 people this late in the year. My question is, since I have taken business law, is that once we sign the lease and they deposit the check aren't the legally binded to honor the contract. We are really mad and are thinking about contacting a lawyer. If I can get any reponse on this that would be great.

Thank you,

Michael


Asked on 7/08/05, 4:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Len Foy NH Residential Title & Escrow

Re: Singed Contract, They deposited check and now wont give us the place

Generally speaking, yes, once the lease has been signed and your rent has been accepted by the landlord - a valid lease exists.

If you do opt to retain an attorney, feel free to contact our office. My name is Len Foy and I'm an attorney with Gould & Gould, we have offices in Mass and NH and practice in both states - our main # is 603-434-3437. Initial consultations are at no charge.

Regards -

Len Foy

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Answered on 7/09/05, 4:24 pm


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