Favorable decision issued in BLE LLC v. Melrose Haynesworth & Others (No. 2026-J-0328). In BLE LLC v. Melrose Haynesworth & Others (No. 2026-J-0328) (May 6, 2026), the Appeals Court denied the tenants’ request to overturn the Housing Court’s interim use and occupancy order entered on March 9, 2026, requiring them to pay $582 per month while the eviction case proceeds. The landlord, BLE LLC, alleged that the tenants repeatedly paid their rent and water utility bill late; faile

State appeals court rules that pending rental assistance application must have plausible likelihood of success to trigger protections.

AMPS continues to lead the way with another favorable Appeals Court decision for landlords in PP Loop Investors LLC v. Carlota Castillo (No. 2026-J-0081) In PP Loop Investors LLC v. Carlota Castillo , No. 2026‑J‑0081 (Mar. 2, 2026), the Appeals Court upheld the lower courts’ denial of a request for stay of execution. Following a memorandum in opposition submitted by Plaintiff’s counsel (AMPS Law, PC), the Court affirmed the denial of the tenant’s request for a stay of executi

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule requiring residents in federally subsidized housing to verify citizenship or eligible immigration status, a change that could impact mixed-status households and housing assistance eligibility. Read more

The video below serves as a practical guide for landlords, especially those in Massachusetts, on how to properly issue a notice to quit when a tenant fails to pay rent. Notices to Quit for Non-payment of Rent (timing, what to include, and lease renewals) “Unpaid rent vs. ‘late payment’—it’s one of the most common legal problems landlords face every single month. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you know that tenants need to be served a notice to quit to begin the