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Massachusetts change lock info

Carol S

started a topic over 9 years ago

I have a tenant whose ex entered her apartment last night and assaulted her. Police report filed. He used to live there even though he was not on the lease. It is a section 8 lease. she is requesting the locks changed. Whose responsibility is it? mine or hers? She obviously gave him the key, but he has since vacated

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Bill F

said over 9 years ago

I feel I would have changed the locks because I would want my tenants to feel safe in the rental that I provide. I do believe in Massachusetts the landlord can charge a fee for locks being changed.

Beuth R

said over 9 years ago

my tetant changed the locks to there apartment without my permission, now i dont have keys to get into the apt.. i may need to for emeregents

Yaritza R

said over 9 years ago

I hope you had the key addendum added upon signing the lease . Which states that they cant change nor make copies of keys with out your consent.