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Repairs & Bad Conditions

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Eviction Sealing
Taking Your Landlord to Court
Emergency Shelter
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Public & Subsidized Housing
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Getting a landlord to make repairs

Learn how to get your landlord to make repairs if there is a dangerous or unhealthy problem in your apartment.
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Chapter 8: Getting Repairs Made

This chapter of the Legal Tactics e-book tells you what your landlord's responsibilities are and what you can do if your landlord is not making repairs.
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How to use the Housing Code Checklist

Learn what safety and sanitary requirements your apartment must meet, and how to take action.
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How lead laws protect tenants in Massachusetts

Learn what your landlord must do if there is lead in your apartment, which is especially dangerous for children under 6 and unborn babies.
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I am having a problem with my neighbor

Learn how you can solve a problem you are having with a neighbor.
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What can I do if my landlord tries to lock me out or turns off my heat or utilities?

Learn what you can do if your landlord tries to evict you illegally.
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Chapter 9: Lead Poisoning

This chapter from the Legal Tactics e-book explains the dangers of lead poisoning, how you can find out if there is lead in your home or apartment, what to do if there is lead, and what protections the law provides for you and your children.
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Other Issues Within Housing, Apartments & Shelter

Eviction Sealing
Taking Your Landlord to Court
Emergency Shelter
Utilities
Rooming Houses, Mobile Homes & Condos
Public & Subsidized Housing
Domestic Violence & Housing
Tenants' Rights
Rent
Housing Discrimination
Security Deposits
Foreclosure
Eviction
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