Problem with landlord

[Mycroft]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mass

This is the scenario: I live with my landlord in Cambridge and it was a tenancy-at-will set-up. We never did any contracts. The agreement is that I pay my rent which includes utilities and I've never been behind in my payment. Recently my landlord has asked me to leave without giving a proper reason. There was no drama or incident prior to this that I can think of that lead to this(no loud noise, mess, theft, unruly behavior, unwanted guests etc). I was told to leave in 30 days but been having problems finding a place. Between overstaying and being homeless, what rights and options do I have? Is there a law in Cambridge that protects someone from being thrown out to the street? Where can I seek help?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[ecmst12]

He does not have to give you a reason. If you are not out in the 30 days, he can file for eviction with the court. If you are having trouble finding a place, you should talk to your landlord and ask for some more time.

 

[Banned_Princess]

Let me reiterate, you do not have to physically leave until a judge has signed the eviction, and the sheriffs are at the door. (or whoever enforces evictions in your town)

The LL will likely win if he sues for an eviction, so seriously be looking for a new place. Once the sheriffs come in the end, yes you do have to hit the streets.

 

[queenofsand]

Mycroft says:

"Recently my landlord has asked me to leave without giving a proper reason."

The 30-day clock does not start ticking until you've been notified in writing.

 

[FarmerJ]

Once you have proper notice if you overstay and the LL has to take you to court to make you get out TRUST ME on this , you will have a court history of this action which other future LLs will be able to learn of , they wont give a damn why it happened they will figure that if one LL had to they might have to as well and reject the application. You become a risk with a court history that not many LLs will want to chance. Due to the internet and growing data bases all over there is no way to hide housing related court historys from firms that screen tenant applications for LL customers.