Over 30 Years of Experience
If you own residential or commercial property and are experiencing difficulties with a tenant, you want to work with an attorney who knows and understands the law, one who has protected the rights of others in similar situations. To successfully evict a non-paying or non-compliant tenant, you must follow the rules governing eviction. You want a lawyer who will guide you through the process quickly and effectively, so that you can start making your property profitable again. We will also assist you with preparation of leases, preparation of rules and regulations advice on security deposits. We will also direct you to agencies that allow you to screen out undesirable tenants.
At the office of Jon T. Skerry, Attorney at Law, we work extensively with residential and commercial landlords throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore. For over three decades, we have aggressively protected the rights of property owners, providing expedient, efficient and cost-conscious counsel. Our office has evicted non-payors of rent, violators of lease provisions, as well as disruptive, destructive and substance abusing tenants. To arrange a free initial consultation, contact our office online or call us at 978-607-0098 (toll-free at 888-332-1469) to set up an appointment.
Our Landlord-Tenant Practice
We work exclusively with landlords, crafting strategies to avoid potential conflicts with tenants. We also safeguard your rights when tenants fail to comply with the terms of a lease. In our experience, it is in your best interests to take action as soon as possible, once a tenant has violated the conditions of the lease. Otherwise, you may risk losing unpaid rents forever, or may incur substantial damage to your property.
We handle all types of problems caused by tenants, including:
- Non-payment of rent
- Engaging in acts that are a nuisance to other tenants
- Damaging the rental property
- Breach of Lease Provisions
When you hire us to handle a landlord-tenant dispute, we will initially need to determine if your relationship with the tenant is governed by the terms of a written lease, or if they are tenants at will. If appropriate, we will help you terminate the lease, by preparing a notice to quit. If your tenant fails or refuses to leave, we will file a request for eviction in the appropriate court.
Contact the Office of Jon T. Skerry, Attorney at Law
Massachusetts strictly prohibits the actions of landlords who engage in self-help actions with tenants. To avoid jeopardizing your rights, you want to work with an experienced lawyer.
For a free initial consultation, contact us online or call us at 978-607-0098 (toll-free at 888-332-1469). Our office is located in downtown Salem, near the District Court, the Essex Superior Court and the Essex Probate Court. We are available to meet with clients weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and evenings and weekends upon request. We schedule home and office visits by appointment.
