by Jon Chaffee | Jul 8, 2021 | Client Updates
The Massachusetts Housing Court system recently issued its Third Amended Standing Order 6-20 (the “Standing Order”). The Standing Order appears to be the first step toward reincorporating in-person court appearances into summary process/eviction cases. As a result,...
by Jon Chaffee | Apr 30, 2021 | Client Updates, Updates
On April 19, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interim final rule which is intended to strengthen the protection of the CDC’s Eviction Moratorium which currently remains in effect through June 30, 2021. The CFPB final rule becomes...
by Jon Chaffee | Dec 31, 2020 | Client Updates
Congress passed a $900 Billion pandemic relief package (the “Stimulus Package”) on the evening of December 21. It is expected to be signed by the President shortly. Among other things, the Stimulus Package includes resources to fund direct stimulus payments to...
by Jon Chaffee | Sep 3, 2020 | Client Updates
CDC IMPOSES MORATORIUM ON RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT On September 1, 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued an order temporarily halting residential evictions due to non-payment of rent for tenants nationwide through...
by Jon Chaffee | Jul 24, 2020 | Client Updates
Earlier this week, Governor Baker extended the current moratorium on non-essential eviction cases through October 17, 2020. This means that all non-essential evictions (which includes cases for non-payment of rent) are barred until after that date. Landlords may...
by Jon Chaffee | Jul 14, 2020 | Business Law, Client Updates
A Positive New Ruling for Landlords in MassachusettsA recent decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the “SJC”) provided a positive ruling for Massachusetts landlords. The full text of the SJC’s decision can be found here:...
