Constructive evictions occur when landlords prevent tenants from using a property as promised in the lease, which in effect causes them to be evicted from the home. Although some triggers for constructive evictions are clear, a property manager who is well versed in landlord-tenant law can help you avoid inadvertently committing this costly violation.
Watch this video to learn more about constructive evictions in Massachusetts. Blocking the entrance to a property, turning off the utilities, or otherwise making the property uninhabitable all constitute constructive evictions.
MRS Property Management can help landlords avoid problems with their properties with tenant screenings, property management, and property maintenance services. Speak to a property manager in Beverly, MA today by calling (978) 578-2793.
