Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Landlord-Tenant Legal Representation in Massachusetts
Mass Housing Law Group, LLP was formed through the merger of five experienced housing attorneys with a combined 120 years of legal expertise in housing law. Our firm exclusively focuses on landlord-tenant law, having successfully litigated thousands of cases across Massachusetts Housing, District, and Superior Courts. We represent both residential and commercial landlords and tenants, providing specialized legal counsel tailored to the complexities of Massachusetts housing regulations.Our attorneys bring decades of courtroom experience combined with practical insights from managing rental properties. We maintain a commitment to excellence through continuous education, active participation in legal clinics, and contributions to housing law education programs. Our deep roots in Somerville and extensive local knowledge enable us to effectively serve clients throughout Massachusetts.
Services
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Eviction Proceedings
Security Deposit Compliance
Fair Housing Defense
Rental Property Guidance
Lease Violation Cases
Housing Discrimination Claims
Commercial Tenant Representation
Post-Foreclosure Issues
93A Unfair Practices Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We exclusively focus on Massachusetts landlord-tenant law with 120+ years combined experience
- Our attorneys have litigated thousands of housing cases across state courts
- We represent both residential and commercial landlords/tenants
- Our team includes former legal clinic supervisors and housing law educators
- We combine courtroom expertise with practical property management experience
Services
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Our specialized practice handles all aspects of landlord-tenant disputes in Massachusetts courts. We represent clients in eviction proceedings, lease violations, security deposit disputes, and habitability claims. Our attorneys leverage decades of courtroom experience and practical property management knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes for residential and commercial clients.
Eviction Proceedings
We provide comprehensive legal representation for eviction cases including summary process, court documentation, and trial advocacy. Our team handles both residential and commercial evictions with strategic approaches tailored to each client's specific circumstances while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts housing regulations.
Fair Housing Defense
Our firm defends against housing discrimination claims and advises on compliance with fair housing laws. We represent clients in cases involving reasonable accommodation requests, disability access issues, and allegations of discriminatory practices before state and federal agencies.
Rental Property Guidance
We offer legal counsel for property owners navigating Massachusetts housing regulations. Services include lease drafting, tenant selection policies, lead paint compliance, and transactional support for buying or selling rental properties with existing tenancies.
Security Deposit Compliance
Our attorneys handle security deposit matters including statutory compliance, dispute resolution, and court proceedings. We advise landlords on proper documentation and storage requirements while representing tenants in unlawful withholding claims under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186.
People
Kenneth C. Vining
Attorney
With 22 years in Somerville, Ken specializes in housing law with extensive courtroom experience in Massachusetts courts. He combines legal expertise with practical landlord experience, having managed properties for decades.
Edward Rice
Attorney
Licensed since 1997, Ed focuses exclusively on housing law with experience in state and federal courts. He teaches housing law at Suffolk Law School and supervises legal clinics while maintaining active trial practice.
Christopher T. Saccardi
Attorney
Chris concentrates on Boston-area landlord-tenant law with recognition as a public interest leader. He combines litigation experience with volunteer work in housing court programs and prior corporate law practice.
Dan Broderick
Attorney
Co-founder with 40+ years experience representing subsidized housing providers. He specializes in fair housing compliance, discrimination defense, and policy development for complex housing portfolios.
Dan Bancroft
Attorney
A seasoned trial lawyer since 1975, Dan focuses on subsidized housing representation. He develops non-discriminatory policies, handles administrative hearings, and contributes to housing law education programs statewide.
Questions
What areas of law does Mass Housing Law Group specialize in?
We exclusively practice Massachusetts landlord-tenant law, handling evictions, lease disputes, security deposit issues, fair housing claims, and related matters for residential and commercial clients.
Do you represent both landlords and tenants?
Yes, we provide legal representation for both residential and commercial landlords and tenants in housing court proceedings and related litigation.
What courts do you handle cases in?
Our attorneys practice in Massachusetts Housing Court, District Court, Superior Court, and appellate courts for landlord-tenant matters.
Can you help with commercial lease disputes?
Yes, we have extensive experience representing commercial landlords and tenants in lease violations, evictions, and contract disputes.
What makes your firm different from general practice attorneys?
Our exclusive focus on housing law provides deeper expertise in complex landlord-tenant issues compared to general practice firms.
