QUESTION
What are my rights when my landlord of 2 and 1/2 years breaks my lease after it is renewed?
Asked on Sep 01st, 2015 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Massachusetts
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We renewed my lease for the third year and 3 mos later my landlord told me that she was moving back into the home in one month. She stated that I needed to find a place to go and move within 1 month. It cost me over $5000.00 to move including searching for a new place to live and paying first and last and hiring a moving company. I can not manage my ongoing bills as I had to spend all the money I had in my savings. I did leave but not on a good note. My are my legal rights. Can I sue this landlord for terminating my lease because she wanted her home back during my lease?
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She cannot legally evict you without going to court. And a judge will definitely side with you. leases are binding contracts that a landlord cannot terminate at will. Further if she does try to evict you you should consult an attorney. The very act of evicting you is a violation of your rights which could be actionable.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2015 at 8:43 AM