Massachusetts Landlords

Aviksis vs Murray (tenant Guarantors not responsible for landlord’s attorney’s fees even if tenant responsible)

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Elmir Simov

MY SUMMARY AND COMMENTS: Aviksis was the landlord and Murray was the father of the tenant. Murray signed as a Guarantor guaranteeing that he would pay if his son did any damages. In this case the anti-landlord Appeals Court of Continue reading Aviksis vs Murray (tenant Guarantors not responsible for landlord’s attorney’s fees even if tenant responsible)→

Commonwealth v Keramaris (an ad may be discriminatory and unfair and deceptive but no 93A if no actual injury)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Elmir Simov

SUMMARY This was one those cases where the overzealous Attorney General of MA Martha Coakley (she is no longer the AG) was bragging about and pointing as one the largest payouts by a single landlord regarding a Craigslist ad. This Continue reading Commonwealth v Keramaris (an ad may be discriminatory and unfair and deceptive but no 93A if no actual injury)→

South Commons Condo Association vs. The City of Springfield and Charlie Arment Trucking (The Government can demolish your building without a warning in case of “emergency”)

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Elmir Simov

SUMMARY: This case was released on 12-23-14 by the Federal Appeals Court for the State of MA. The day after the 2011 tornado that hit Springfield, the City of Springfield demolished the South Commons Condos without warning. The owners Continue reading South Commons Condo Association vs. The City of Springfield and Charlie Arment Trucking (The Government can demolish your building without a warning in case of “emergency”)→

Karaa v Yim (security deposit, 93A requires actual injury)

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Elmir Simov

This case came out yesterday: The tenant (Yim) broke the Lease because they went to China and their visa to come back to the US was denied. The landlord sued the tenant to get all the rent owed until the Continue reading Karaa v Yim (security deposit, 93A requires actual injury)→

All Required Forms

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Elmir Simov

1. Receipt of First Month 2. Receipt of Last Month 3. Receipt of Security Deposit 4. Receipt to Change the Lock 5. Statement of Condition 6. The undersigned acknowledges receipt of…for NEW Tenants 7. Location of Security Deposits (to be Continue reading All Required Forms→

The Step-by-Step Course on How to Make Money as a Landlord

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Elmir Simov

I have been a landlord since 1998, full-time since 2002 and own 55 apartments in Massachusetts. This course contains all tricks and shortcuts I have learned on being a full-time landlord. I do not make a lot of money, just Continue reading The Step-by-Step Course on How to Make Money as a Landlord→

Senator Jennifer Flanagan – My Interview With My Senator

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Elmir Simov

On Election Day the other day as I was walking to vote I saw Senator Flanagan and some of her supporters waving signs and talking to people so I recorded this impromptu 3 minute interview. 2014-11-04 My Interview with Senator Continue reading Senator Jennifer Flanagan – My Interview With My Senator→

Senator Harriette Chandler

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Elmir Simov

On 10-08-14 I went to Worcester to watch a debate between Senator Harriette Chandler and Republican Paul Franco. One of the questions that she was asked was if she thinks its fair to make landlords wait 30 days before Continue reading Senator Harriette Chandler→

Flagg v Alimed (what is associational discrimination?)

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Elmir Simov

SUMMARY:This case defines associational discrimination. The term “associational discrimination” refers to a claim that a plaintiff, although not a member of a protected class himself or herself, is the victim of discriminatory animus directed toward a third person who is Continue reading Flagg v Alimed (what is associational discrimination?)→

BARRON CHIROPRACTIC & REHABILITATION, P.C. vs. NORFOLK & DEDHAM GROUP (You have the right not to accept settlement with an insurance company and continue your lawsuit against them so they can cover your attorney fees and other costs if you win)

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Elmir Simov

SUMMARY: If an insurer has not paid your benefits within 30 days of when those benefits became due and payable, then you can sue them for breach of contract. If an insurer offers you to settle before trial and you Continue reading BARRON CHIROPRACTIC & REHABILITATION, P.C. vs. NORFOLK & DEDHAM GROUP (You have the right not to accept settlement with an insurance company and continue your lawsuit against them so they can cover your attorney fees and other costs if you win)→