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Humphrey v. Byron, 447 Mass. 322 (2006)

Humphrey v. Byron, 447 Mass. 322 (2006) Massachusetts state

Conversely, imposing liability on commercial landlords would most likely fail to protect small businesses from the costs of repairs, as landlords could simply pass such costs to their tenants by increasing rents.

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Altschuler v. Boston Rent Board, 425 N.E.2d 781 (1981) Massachusetts state

The landlord does not suggest, however, that the amount of the increase which the board actually granted (although conditionally) was insufficient to constitute a fair net operating income. Nor does the landlord contend that the board, in fixing that amount...

PHILIP J. MAZZOLA, trustee v. JOHN F. O'BRIEN & another., 178 N.E.3d 870 (2021)

PHILIP J. MAZZOLA, trustee v. JOHN F. O'BRIEN & another., 178 N.E.3d 870 (2021) Massachusetts state

...From 2008 to 2014, use of the easement began to increase in general -- including both pedestrian and ATV traffic -- which was perhaps attributable to an increase in neighbors renting out their houses. Regardless, the O'Briens' ATV use did not...

Jinwala v. Bizzaro, 505 N.E.2d 904 (1987)

Jinwala v. Bizzaro, 505 N.E.2d 904 (1987) Massachusetts state

as some measure of security for unpaid rent, certain unpaid increases in real estate taxes and reasonable amounts necessary to repair damage for which the tenant is responsible. § 15B(4)(i), (ii), (iii).

Manzaro v. McCann, 519 N.E.2d 1337 (1988)

Manzaro v. McCann, 519 N.E.2d 1337 (1988) Massachusetts state

...186, § 18, by increasing the tenant’s rent in reprisal for her refusal to sign the lease with “an offensive clause” concerning lead paint. The judge awarded her three months’ rent under §18. Section 18, which in relevant part is...

Huard v. Forest Street Housing, Inc., 316 N.E.2d 505 (1974)

Huard v. Forest Street Housing, Inc., 316 N.E.2d 505 (1974) Massachusetts state

invalidity of all rent determinations of the Cambridge rent control administrator. Even if the administrator’s determinations were invalid ah initia, it would seem that landlords who had obtained increases pursuant to improper criteria would have been entitled to redeterminations...

Huard v. Forest Street Housing, Inc., 316 N.E.2d 505 (1974)

Huard v. Forest Street Housing, Inc., 316 N.E.2d 505 (1974) Massachusetts state

The order, in fact, authorized a monthly rental of $209. The lease itself, except for amounts due for increased local taxes, limited the collectible monthly rent to $200. 8

Leardi v. Brown, 474 N.E.2d 1094 (1985)

Leardi v. Brown, 474 N.E.2d 1094 (1985) Massachusetts state

The plaintiff Marla Allisan also refused to sign the agreement to extend her lease, although in September, 1980, she began paying the increased rent called for by its terms. On September 11, she was served with a notice to quit...

PHOEBE FLEMMING v. GREYSTAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, L.P., 177 N.E.3d 1244 (2021)

PHOEBE FLEMMING v. GREYSTAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, L.P., 177 N.E.3d 1244 (2021) Massachusetts state

...In exchange, Flemming agreed that her "total monthly rent . . . will be increased" by an "additional animal rent." The animal rent was $125 monthly from 2013 to 2014 (added to $1,024 in base rent) and $150 monthly from 2014 to...

133 WEST MAIN STREET REALTY, LLC v. ALLEN KIMBALL & Another (2025)

133 WEST MAIN STREET REALTY, LLC v. ALLEN KIMBALL & Another (2025) Massachusetts state

...in 2014, Allen began paying rent in the amount of $175 per week.  That amount was deducted from Allen's paycheck from Mayer Tree Service.  In or around July 2017, the rent was increased to $280 per week, and it...

Federal National Mortgage Ass'n v. Nunez, 460 Mass. 511 (2011)

Federal National Mortgage Ass'n v. Nunez, 460 Mass. 511 (2011) Massachusetts state

...Moreover, the Federal government is reportedly contemplating ways to increase the rental of properties owned by Fannie Mae, because rental units generate more income than housing sales in a weak housing market. See Government Considers Ways to Rent Foreclosed Homes...

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Scott Realty Group Trust v. Charland (2020) Massachusetts state

...Regs. § 3.17(3)(b)(2)]. "(c) Demand payment for increased real estate taxes during the term of the tenancy unless, prior to the inception of the tenancy, a valid agreement is made pursuant to which the tenant is obligated...

Atkinson v. Rosenthal, 598 N.E.2d 666 (1992)

Atkinson v. Rosenthal, 598 N.E.2d 666 (1992) Massachusetts state

...As additional rent, the tenants were to pay thirteen percent of increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses over designated base years.

Rubenstein v. Royal Insurance Co. of America, 45 Mass. App. Ct. 244 (1998)

Rubenstein v. Royal Insurance Co. of America, 45 Mass. App. Ct. 244 (1998) Massachusetts state

...74 (1982), involved claims by tenants of a rent controlled apartment against their landlord for improperly increasing their rent, and then, after the tenants refused to pay the increase, improperly deducting the increase from their security deposit. A Housing Court...

Cummings Properties, LLC v. National Communications Corp., 449 Mass. 490 (2007)

Cummings Properties, LLC v. National Communications Corp., 449 Mass. 490 (2007) Massachusetts state

...multiplied by a monthly rent of $16,426.36. Although additional financial obligations would have been owed or incurred by National under the lease if it had remained in effect, such as utility charges, increases in real estate taxes, and...

Atkinson v. Rosenthal, 598 N.E.2d 666 (1992)

Atkinson v. Rosenthal, 598 N.E.2d 666 (1992) Massachusetts state

...Were the new tenant to exercise an extension option the rent was to increase to $2,000 per month beginning with the third year, and, were the new tenant to exercise further extension options, would reach the level of rent...

Huard v. Forest Street Housing, Inc., 316 N.E.2d 505 (1974)

Huard v. Forest Street Housing, Inc., 316 N.E.2d 505 (1974) Massachusetts state

the Rent Control Act is that all “controlled rental units” (St. 1970, c. 842, § 3) in a municipality shall be subject to its terms immediately on the effectiveness of the Rent Control Act in that municipality. Any less pervasive and...

Qureshi v. Fiske Capital Management, Inc., 59 Mass. App. Ct. 463 (2003)

Qureshi v. Fiske Capital Management, Inc., 59 Mass. App. Ct. 463 (2003) Massachusetts state

...a right of first refusal to lease suite 150 should it become available; a clause tying future rent increases to the consumer price index; and a limitation that any rent increase was not to exceed four percent per year.3