Evictions

CUTTING CORNERS WHEN LEASING CAN SPELL CERTAIN DOOM

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WHAT CAN LANDLORDS DO TO MAKE SURE THEIR ATTORNEYS CAN MOVE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE?

Regardless of what state you live in or what type of rental property you own, you’d do your best to avoid evictions whenever possible. The use of the legal system to regain your property is not ideal and more often than not the process is lengthy and exhausting. There’s not much you can do about that. But there are certain “unforced errors” you can avoid to ensure the process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.

“FOR CAUSE EVICTIONS” IN MASSACHUSETTS

As a rental property owner in Massachusetts, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of the eviction process. Evictions are the number one fear for many landlords and for that reason we are continuing with this deep dive into evictions and the eviction process in Massachusetts.

THE LONGER YOU WAIT TO EVICT, THE MORE THE MATH STACKS UP AGAINST YOU

Evictions are the number one fear for many rental property owners. They are costly, time consuming, and uncomfortable. And all too often discomfort is accompanied by delay. When it comes to the unfortunate situation where you have a non-paying tenant, the best move is to move quickly. Evicting early and often is the best recipe to protect yourself from a costly eviction experience.

AN OVERVIEW OF EVICTIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS

Evictions are the number one fear for many rental property owners. They are costly, time consuming, and uncomfortable. While fear may be too strong a response (in our opinion), especially if you take the appropriate steps to minimize their occurrence, it’s still extremely important to make sure you understand the basics in your state. This undoubtedly holds true in a very tenant friendly state like Massachusetts. 

WHAT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ARE YOU TAKING TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY?

Evictions stink…there’s no doubt about it. In many states, eviction rates have increased dramatically in recent years. For landlords wary of the costly ramifications of having to work through the legal system to remove a non-paying tenant, their anxieties are not misplaced.

SELF-HELP EVICTIONS 

(NEXUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 101) 

For whatever reason, the topic of self-help evictions has been popping up recently. During Covid, when more barriers were in place to support non-paying tenants in a way that made property ownership more difficult for landlords, perhaps property owners thought it made sense to take matters into their own hands. And maybe that experience has decreased the trust owners have in the legal system?

ACTION NEEDED: R.I.

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