Roommate Form Contract With Landlord In Massachusetts
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Until individual cities or the state changes the law, no fault evictions, where a landlord is evicting a tenant who has done nothing wrong, are lawful in Massachusetts. A landlord may also evict tenants without leases for non-payment of rent and for using the apartment for illegal purposes.
Any guest residing at the property for more than 14 days in a six-month period or spending more than 7 nights consecutively will be considered a tenant. This person must be added to the lease agreement.
In Massachusetts, if you and your roommate are both on a lease, you don't have the legal power to evict them. If you are the only one on the lease, however, it's possible to evict your roommate—although they must be violating their rental agreement somehow.
If you have a roommate or a family member who is listed as a tenant on the lease, s/he will still be bound by the lease even if you are allowed to get out of it.
Massachusetts law typically mandates that tenants obtain written consent from their landlord before subletting. Without it, tenants risk eviction or legal disputes. Legal considerations also extend to ensuring that the sublease agreement does not violate state regulations.
You have the right to a decent place to live with heat, hot water, and electricity. Your room and the common areas must be safe and sanitary. The rooming house must meet certain safety requirements. You cannot be locked out of your room without a landlord going to court and getting permission from a judge.
If you have a roommate or a family member who is listed as a tenant on the lease, s/he will still be bound by the lease even if you are allowed to get out of it.
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