The Massachusetts Tenants Network

Legal Tactics

The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute has completely updated this comprehensive text on housing rights and strategies for 2004. Now you can access information through their website at...
http://www.masslegalhelp.org/cat/1996

For information about the new water sub meter bill, please click this link...
http://www.masslegalhelp.org/NewWaterLaw

For information about the new Eviction Storage Law
please click this link...
http://www.masslegalhelp.org/cat/2023

Government Resources

More Legal Information

For lawyers and community groups that can help you with legal problems, see Getting Help > I need information about my rights

Not only is it critical that all tenants are familiar with their basic rights, but it is equally important that they have access to those rights written out in full. Be confident enough in your housing rights that you can keep landlords and lawyers alike accountable to their legal responsibilities and within their limitations of power.

Worried about a jury trial?

As a tenant in Massachusetts, you have the right to have your housing case heard by a jury of people in your community. Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about appearing in housing court.