Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
If I had a written agreement for tenancy and wanted to have it amended because I was trying to get out of my lease 1 month earlier and the Landlord said via email that I could but had to post listing (his template he gave me to do so) and find QUALIFIED applicants- his exact statement to me) Which I did! Now because he didnt follow up properly the future tenants withdrew their offer and I already moved out. He now will no give me my deposit back and is saying he is going to charge us for damages, if there are any in the apt. Bottom line is I understand the ammended contract was not physically pen and paper but our laundry list of emails signed off with each of our names is on them. Do I have a leg to stand on in small claims court.
Thank You,
Ryan
1 Answer from Attorneys
The exchange of emails that depict agreement by the parties, although not converted to a formal signed documents, by people authorized to negotiate, has been held as binding.
As to the damages, if you are the cause, you are responsible.
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