The Centers for Disease Control has just extended the national eviction moratorium through the end of June. “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a historic threat to the nation’s public health,” CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a statement. “Keeping
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Frustration of Purpose: Judge Rules Newbury Street Cafe’s Rent Excused During Covid-19 Shutdown
One of the First Reported Court Rulings Addressing Whether Business Can Be Legally Excused From Paying Rent While Subject to Government Covid-19 Shutdown
As the Boston Globe reported this week, Suffolk Superior Court Business Litigation Session Judge Kenneth Salinger ruled
President Biden Extends Federal Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Through March 31, 2021
Extension of Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Part of Flurry of Executive Orders Signed by Biden In First 48 Hours Of Presidency
On January 20, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed an executive order mandating that the Centers for Disease Control and
Gov. Baker Vetoes Tenant Right to Purchase and Eviction Record Sealing Bills
Rental Property Owners Feared Disruption of Rental Property Market by Allowing Tenants Right to Purchase For-Sale Income Properties
In the wee morning hours of the last legislative session at 4AM, Massachusetts legislators passed House Bill H.B.5250 “An Act enabling partnerships
Covid-19 Emergency Legislation: New Requirements for Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent, Temporary Eviction Moratorium For Rent Assistance Applications
Changes Include New Attestation Form For Landlords Regarding Applicability of CDC Eviction Moratorium and CARES Act, Submission to State Database, Moratorium of Eviction Cases Where Tenant Applies for RAFT Assistance
While the Massachusetts Legislature was busy passing a massive year-end
“Totally Insane” — 2020 Massachusetts Real Estate Year In Review And Predictions for 2021
Local Real Estate Agents Recount The Year of the Pandemic, and Offer Some Hope (and Caution) for 2021
The year 2020 started out like most strong real estate years in recent Massachusetts history — very high buyer demand combined with
Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended to January 31, 2021 Under Covid-19 Relief Bill
$25 Billion In Rental Assistance Approved; Biden Administration Expected to Extend CDC Eviction Moratorium Further Once In Office
After sitting on the Covid-19 Stimulus Package passed by Congress, President Trump finally signed the measure on Sunday night, extending the federal
VIDEO WEBINAR REPLAY: After the Eviction Moratorium: Housing Court Re-Opening Plan and New Procedures
Richard Vetstein, Esq. and Jordana Greenman, Esq., the two attorneys who successfully challenged the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium in federal court, led this Zoom webinar discussing the re-opening of the Housing Court next week after the Eviction Moratorium expires on Oct.
Webinar Tomorrow: Housing Court Practice and Procedure After the Eviction Moratorium Expires
Lawyers To Give Free Zoom Webinar Tomorrow Oct. 15, 12:30pm
Richard Vetstein, Esq. and Jordana Greenman, Esq., the two attorneys who successfully challenged the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium in federal court, will lead a free Zoom webinar tomorrow October 15, 2020
Gov. Baker Will Let Eviction Moratorium Expire Oct. 17, Announces New $171M Eviction Diversion Initiative
$171 Million Funding Allocated for RAFT and HomeBase Rental Assistance, Legal Services, Mediation and Tenant Outreach
Governor Baker officially announced today that he will not extend the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium, allowing the Housing Courts to start hearing eviction cases