Massachusetts Landlords

2021 Morse vs Ortiz-Vazquez (tenants can file Answers late and delay hearings without any negative consequences to them plus they can still file Affirmative Defenses)

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Elmir Simov

Morse vs Ortiz-Vazquez (tenants can file Answers late and delay hearings without any negative consequences to them plus they can still file Affirmative Defenses) NOTICE: All slip opinions and orders are subject to formal revision and are superseded by Continue reading 2021 Morse vs Ortiz-Vazquez (tenants can file Answers late and delay hearings without any negative consequences to them plus they can still file Affirmative Defenses)→

2021 Navarro vs Burgess (for lead paint tenants can sue only landlords not inspectors, paint companies, deleaders, etc)

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Elmir Simov

Navarro vs Burgess (for lead paint tenants can sue only landlords not inspectors, paint companies, deleaders, etc) NOTICE: All slip opinions and orders are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and bound volumes of the Continue reading 2021 Navarro vs Burgess (for lead paint tenants can sue only landlords not inspectors, paint companies, deleaders, etc)→

The CDC extended their Eviction Moratorium from 4-1-21 to 7-1-21

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Elmir Simov

The CDC extended their Eviction Moratorium for another 3 months from today 4-1-21 to 7-1-21. It does not apply for Evictions for Cause. Several federal judges seem to think it’s unconstitutional in Texas and in Ohio but that’s no problem Continue reading The CDC extended their Eviction Moratorium from 4-1-21 to 7-1-21→

2021 VICTOR CREATINI vs. MARK McHUGH (Landlords not responsible for injuries by tenant’s dog)

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Elmir Simov

NOTICE: All slip opinions and orders are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and bound volumes of the Official Reports. If you find a typographical error or other formal error, please notify the Reporter of Continue reading 2021 VICTOR CREATINI vs. MARK McHUGH (Landlords not responsible for injuries by tenant’s dog)→

An Open Letter To the Honorable Paula M. Carey, Chief Justice of the Trial Court

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Elmir Simov

To the Honorable Paula M. Carey, Chief Justice of the Trial Court I was just on the phone with somebody in the Clerk’s office at the Leominster District Court and they told me they have not scheduled new small claims Continue reading An Open Letter To the Honorable Paula M. Carey, Chief Justice of the Trial Court→

These Legislators Refused to Open Emails Regarding Bill 5018

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Elmir Simov

I guess they have made up their mind and don’t need to hear different views. And the ones in red/bold are sponsors of this Bill. Maybe if you send an email with a title “I love bill 5018” they would Continue reading These Legislators Refused to Open Emails Regarding Bill 5018→

Dangerous House Bill 5018 to cancel rents for 1 yr after state of emergency.

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Elmir Simov

House bill 5018, An Act to “guarantee housing stability”. This was just approved by Housing Committee and given to the full House for a vote. This new moratorium does not require that the non-payment of rent is Covid-19-related. The tenant Continue reading Dangerous House Bill 5018 to cancel rents for 1 yr after state of emergency.→

Baptiste v. Kennealy, United States District Court – Massachusetts, CA 1:20-CV-11335 (MLW). (This is the case where MA Landlords say that the Eviction Moratorium is unconstitutional)

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Elmir Simov

Summary and Comments on the Federal case Baptiste vs Kennealy (Landlords say that the Eviction Moratorium is unconstitutional) Judge Mark Wolf MY COMMENTS ARE IN GREEN AND IN BOLD. This a 103-page Federal case which I have tried to summarize. Continue reading Baptiste v. Kennealy, United States District Court – Massachusetts, CA 1:20-CV-11335 (MLW). (This is the case where MA Landlords say that the Eviction Moratorium is unconstitutional)→

Lack of Courage

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Elmir Simov

It’s amazing to me and a little bit funny that both the State and the Federal judges evaluating the Moratorium are not finding so far that it’s unconstitutional yet I have yet to meet a single person black or white, Continue reading Lack of Courage→

CDC Eviction Moratorium expiring 12-31-20

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Elmir Simov

My Comment: CDC issued a nationwide eviction moratorium to start when the MA expires. It looks like it bans non-payment evictions but NOT no-cause evictions or for-cause evictions. It’s most likely unconstitutional. The Executive branch cannot close the Judicial Branch. Continue reading CDC Eviction Moratorium expiring 12-31-20→