Category Archives: Landlord-Tenant

Security Deposit Illegally Withheld / Illegal to Charge Constable Fees

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy settled a security deposit matter on behalf of his two clients, student roommates who rented an apartment in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. When the tenants vacated, the landlord withheld the tenants’ security deposit based on: damage … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord-Tenant | Tagged boston attorney, constable fees, housing court, housing law, landlord tenant law, massachusetts, massachusetts security deposit law

Recovering Security Deposit

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Admin

Massachusetts’ residential security deposit law contains strict requirements for landlords, including returning a tenant’s security deposit within 30 days of lease termination. As a landlord or tenant you should know your rights and options when dealing with General Laws: CHAPTER … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord-Tenant | Tagged boston housing court, housing attorney, landlord attorney, landlord tenant law, massachusetts security deposit law, mgl chapter 186 section 15b, pro bono legal services, tenant attorney

Trial Success: Landlord’s Right to Possession Secured

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy represented a landlord at trial in the Boston Housing Court. Attorney Murphy counseled the landlord through the eviction process and secured the landlord’s right to possession as well as back rent. Originally, the landlord attempted to evict … Continue reading →

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Attorney Murphy Successfully Argues Motion for Reconsideration

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Admin

On March 4, 2015, Attorney Murphy persuaded the Cambridge District Court to vacate its order issuing an “execution” against his client, a tenant, for violating an “agreement for judgment”. Prior to retaining Attorney Murphy, the client and her former landlord … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord-Tenant | Tagged agreement for judgment, cambridge district court, housing court, justice and equity, landlord attorney, landlord tenant, motion for reconsideration, tenant attorney

Pro Bono Honoree

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Admin

Today, the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services in Massachusetts presented Attorney Murphy with a certificate of recognition “for performing in the finest tradition of the Massachusetts bar by providing significant pro bono legal services during … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law, Landlord-Tenant | Tagged #probonomonth, 2013 pro bono honor roll, civil rights attorney, discrimination lawyer, housing lawyer, pro bono attorney | 1 Comment

#BostonStrong

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Admin

On May 12, 2014, the Boston Bar Association awarded Attorney Murphy the “President’s Award” for providing pro bono legal assistance to victims and small business owners affected by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing through the Boston Bar Association’s Marathon Assistance … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law, Landlord-Tenant | Tagged BBA, boston bar association, boston employment attorney, boston marathon victims, boston strong, bostonstrong, pro bono attorney, volunteer attorney

Security Deposit Law Pro Bono Services

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Admin

Given that June through September are the major “moving” months of the year, Attorney Murphy is now taking a limited amount of pro bono security deposit cases. If you are a landlord or tenant dealing with the legal uncertainties of … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord-Tenant | Tagged compliance with security deposit law, damages in apartment, housing attorney, landlord-tenant attorney, massachusetts security deposit law, pro bono attorney, withholding security deposit | 1 Comment