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Christopher R. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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August 25, 2020

Christopher R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NH
Suffolk University Law School

Corporate and transactional attorney in sixth year of practice. Focus areas include general corporate counsel, labor and employment law, business partnership matters, securities matters related to privately-held companies, and regulatory compliance in securities and finance matters.

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Briana C. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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February 15, 2021

Briana C.

Founder, Branch Legal LLC
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA CA, NY
Columbia University School of Law

Legal services cost too much, and are often of low quality. I have devoted my law practice to providing the best work at the most affordable price—in everything from defending small businesses against patent trolls to advising multinational corporations on regulatory compliance to steering couples through a divorce.

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"Briana was responsive and quick to put the draft together. It has been a pleasure working with her!"

Jo Ann J. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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February 23, 2021

Jo Ann J.

Partner
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA
Suffolk Universtiy Law School

Jo Ann has been practicing for over 20 years, working primarily with high growth companies from inception through exit and all points in between. She is skilled in Mergers & Acquisitions, Contractual Agreements (including founders agreements, voting agreements, licensing agreements, terms of service, privacy policies, stockholder agreements, operating agreements, equity incentive plans, employment agreements, vendor agreements and other commercial agreements), Corporate Governance and Due Diligence.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Greatly appreciate Jo Ann's responsiveness and quick turnaround. Brought an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to a project I have little experience in."

Keidi C. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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August 25, 2021

Keidi C.

Principal Attorney
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NY
New England Law | Boston

Keidi S. Carrington brings a wealth of legal knowledge and business experience in the financial services area with a particular focus on investment management. She is a former securities examiner at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Associate Counsel at State Street Bank & Trust and has consulted for various investment houses and private investment entities. Her work has included developing a mutual fund that invested in equity securities of listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other listed real estate companies; establishing private equity and hedge funds that help clients raise capital by preparing offering materials, negotiating with prospective investors, preparing partnership and LLC operating agreements and advising on and documenting management arrangements; advising on the establishment of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs/Token Offerings) and counseling SEC registered and state investment advisers regarding organizational structure and compliance. Ms. Carrington is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in International Relations. She earned her Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston and her LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. Currently, her practice focuses on assisting investors, start-ups, small and mid-size businesses with their legal needs in the areas of corporate and securities law.

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"Keidi was excellent; quick turnaround even during the Holidays. Thank you."

Ralph S. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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October 31, 2021

Ralph S.

Business, contract, prenup and startups Attorney
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Gainesville FL
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA DC, FL
University of Florida Levin College of Law

Ralph graduated from University of Florida with his JD as well as an LLM in Comparative Law. He has a Master's in Law from Warsaw University , Poland (summa cum laude) and holds a diploma in English and European Law from Cambridge Board of Continuous Education. Ralph concentrates on business entity formation, both for profit and non profit and was trained in legal drafting. In his practice he primarily assists small to medium sized startups and writes tailor made contracts as he runs one of Florida disability non profits at the same time. T l Licensed. in Florida Massachusetts and Washington DC this attorney speaks Polish.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"I had an excellent experience working with Ralph on my prenuptial agreement. From the beginning, Ralph was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. He took the time to explain the legal concepts, options, and implications in a way that was clear and easy to understand. He never made me feel rushed and was always willing to answer my questions thoroughly. What I appreciated most was his ability to make a potentially stressful process feel comfortable and straightforward. Ralph completed the agreement much faster than I expected, while still being extremely thorough and attentive to detail. I am extremely happy with his work and would not hesitate to recommend Ralph to anyone needing assistance with contracts or other legal agreements. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine willingness to help made all the difference. Thank you, Ralph, for making this process such a positive experience."

Moss S. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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November 17, 2021

Moss S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Boca Raton, FL
38 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA FL, RI
Suffolk Law School

Over 30 years of experience practicing commercial real estate and complex business litigation law.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Moss S was responsive and attentive to my needs and completed the task ahead of time and within budget"

Elizabeth W. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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December 11, 2021

Elizabeth W.

Legal Counsel
Free Consultation
Bozeman, MT
9 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA RI
Suffolk University Law School

Liz is an experienced insurance professional, having worked with carriers and brokers for over 10 years. She can review or draft a variety of commercial agreements and is here to help your business. Specialties include: Master Service Agreements, business process outsourcing, marketing and partnership agreements, broker agreements, business associate agreements, and NDAs.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Liz was very responsive, eager to do a good job, and a pleasure to work with."

Richard G. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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April 21, 2021

Richard G.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Massachusetts
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA
Massachusetts School of Law

Attorney Gaudet has worked in the healthcare and property management business sectors for many years. As an attorney, contract drafting, review, and negotiation has always been an area of great focus and interest. Attorney Gaudet currently works in Massachusetts business, employment, corporate and bankruptcy law.

Ross F. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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October 27, 2020

Ross F.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
Bedford, New Hampshire
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NH
University of Arizona

I am an experienced technology contracts counsel that has worked with companies that are one-person startups, publicly-traded international corporations, and every size in between. I believe legal counsel should act as a seatbelt and an airbag, not a brake pedal!

Joshua C. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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June 28, 2021

Joshua C.

Attorney/Owner
Free Consultation
Ashland, MA
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA CA
UCLA School of Law

Attorney Joshua K. S. Cali is a respected business, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Ashland serving Middlesex County and other nearby areas. Joshua graduated summa cum laude from Bentley University in Waltham, MA, and from UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles. Before starting his own firm, Joshua practiced estate planning for high net worth clients at a boutique law firm in San Diego, CA.

Stanley K. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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July 29, 2021

Stanley K.

Corporate Attorney
Free Consultation
Waltham, MA
32 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA CA, TX
University of Texas School of Law

Stan provides legal services to small to medium-sized clients in the New England region, and throughout the U.S. and abroad. His clients are involved in a variety of business sectors, including software development, e-commerce, investment management and advising, health care, manufacturing, biotechnology, telecommunications, retailing, and consulting and other services. Stan focuses on the unique needs of each of his clients, and seeks to establish long term relationships with them by providing timely, highly professional services and practical business judgment. Each client's objectives, business and management styles are carefully considered to help him provide more focused and relevant services. Stan also acts as an outsourced general counsel for some of his clients for the general management of their legal function, including the establishment of budgets, creation of internal compliance procedures, and the oversight of litigation or other outside legal services.

Doug F. - Landlord Tenant Lawyer in Massachusetts
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September 7, 2022

Doug F.

Managing Director
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
44 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NY
Boston University School of Law

Doug has over 20 years of private and public company general counsel experience focusing his legal practice on commercial transactions including both software and biotech. He is a tech savvy, business savvy lawyer who is responsive and will attain relationship building outcomes with your counterparty while effectively managing key risks and accelerating revenue. He received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law earning the Book Award in Professional Ethics and after graduation he taught legal writing there for a number of years. Prior to law school, Doug earned a M.A in Mathematics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a B.S in Honors Mathematics at Purdue University. After law school, Doug joined Fish & Richardson, where his practice focused on licensing software, trademarks and biotech. While at Fish & Richardson Doug authored a book on software licensing published by the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Later he joined as General Counsel at FTP Software and led an IPO as well as corporate development. Doug has broad experience with a broad range of commercial agreement drafting and negotiation including SaaS software and professional services, distribution and other channel agreements, joint venture and M&A. Doug continued his leadership, corporate governance and commercial transaction practice at Mercury Computers (NASDAQ:MRCY) leading corporate development. Doug’s experience ranges from enterprise software to biotech and other vertical markets. He joined the board of Deque Systems in 2009 and joined in an operating role as President in 2020 successfully scaling the software business.

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Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers

Landlord Tenant

Lease Termination Letter

Massachusetts

Asked on Jun 30, 2024

Can I terminate my lease early without penalty due to unforeseen circumstances?

I signed a one-year lease for an apartment last month, but my circumstances have drastically changed and I am no longer able to afford the rent or live in the area due to a sudden job loss and financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. I have tried to negotiate with the landlord to terminate the lease early, but they insist that I am responsible for the full lease term and any associated penalties for breaking the lease. I want to know if there are any legal grounds for me to terminate the lease without incurring additional costs or penalties given the unforeseen circumstances that have arisen.

Darryl S.

Answered Jun 30, 2024

You should review the termination provisions in your lease, but generally the answer is no - you cannot terminate early unless your Landlord agrees to the termination in writing.

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Landlord Tenant

Commercial Lease Agreement

Massachusetts

Asked on Jun 7, 2024

Can a landlord increase the rent during the term of a commercial lease agreement?

I am a small business owner who recently signed a commercial lease agreement for a retail space. The lease specifies a fixed monthly rent for the duration of the lease term, which is three years. However, I have received a notice from the landlord stating that they intend to increase the rent by 20% starting from the second year of the lease. This sudden increase is unexpected and would significantly impact my business's profitability. I want to know if the landlord has the legal right to increase the rent during the term of the lease agreement, and if so, what options do I have to negotiate or challenge this increase?

Laura H.

Answered Jun 7, 2024

One of the primary benefits of a lease, from a tenant's perspective, is that it allows them to stay in a property for a set time at a guaranteed rental rate. The landlord is bound by the amount agreed to in the lease and cannot legally raise it without the tenant's consent. They cannot force a tenant to consent by threatening eviction. Some commercial leases include a clause that requires the tenant to pay a portion of property taxes, utilities to the landlord, or other amounts that are not fixed at the time of signing. That could result in an increase before the lease ends. Read the document carefully to see if it has such a clause.

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Landlord Tenant

Residential Lease Agreement

New York

Asked on Sep 10, 2023

Pets and residential lease agreements?

I am a tenant in a residential property and I am considering adopting a pet. The lease agreement does not specifically mention anything about having pets in the residence. I am looking to understand the legal implications of having a pet in the rental property and what my rights are as a tenant in this situation.

Paola R.

Answered Sep 29, 2023

It depends on the type of premises(building) you reside. There are specific laws that are applicable even if the lease does not mention certain terms and provisions. Your rights as a tenant not only arise from the lease but also from certain laws. It also depends on the type of pet you are thinking of adopting, ie. service animal. I am a tenant’s attorney.

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Landlord Tenant

Lease Agreement

Washington

Asked on Dec 2, 2024

Can a landlord terminate a lease agreement early without any valid reason?

I recently signed a lease agreement for a residential property, and it has only been a few months since I moved in. However, my landlord has recently informed me that they want to terminate the lease agreement early, without providing any valid reason for doing so. I have been a responsible tenant and have not violated any terms of the lease, so I am confused as to whether the landlord has the legal right to terminate the agreement without cause.

Merry K.

Answered Dec 3, 2024

No, the landlord cannot legally do so. A lease is a form of contract, and if one party tries to break a contract, it's normally considered a breach of contract. However, in addition, Washington has a very detailed (and sometimes difficult to follow) Residential Landlord Tenant Law that has been in effect, and amended numerous times, since 1973: https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18 Also, many cities provide some additional protections to tenants - Seattle chief among them. I'd be happy to provide some assistance to you through Contracts Counsel, but no longer engage in litigation (however, litigation shouldn't be needed). Be aware that the landord can't do anything at all, for any reason, unless everything the landlord provides to you is in writing and properly served to you (eg, a notice to vacate or eviction can't be delivered merely by email or text). Best wishes, and good luck, Merry A. Kogut, Attorney at Law

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Landlord Tenant

Lease Termination Letter

Maryland

Asked on Jun 24, 2025

Can I terminate my lease early due to unforeseen circumstances?

I recently signed a one-year lease for an apartment, but due to unexpected job loss and financial difficulties, I am struggling to keep up with the monthly rent. I have tried negotiating with my landlord to terminate the lease early, but they are insisting that I am legally bound to fulfill the entire lease term. I want to know if I have any legal options to terminate the lease early based on these unforeseen circumstances.

Sara S.

Answered Jul 1, 2025

Hi, The answer to this lies in the lease and what you and the landlord agree to. Maryland law does not generally provide the right to break a lease for good cause. If a tenant wants to break a lease that does not have a cancellation section, Maryland law permits early termination of a lease only under certain circumstances. These include certain situations where continuation of the tenancy becomes a severe hardship for the tenant, medical situations, and certain situations where the tenant has been called to military duty. See Md. Code, Real Property § 8-212.1 . Discussing this with a qualified Maryland attorney will give you much more clarity.

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