Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

I have a signed lease for a 6.5 month rental and a check which I have not cashed.The tenant is to move in next week however has said one thing and has done another.I am very uncomfortable with this person's honesty and integrity,so can I null and void the lease before he moves in and give him back his check.


Asked on 10/22/11, 5:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

No. you can not unilaterally void a lease which is a contract, once accepted. The fact you have chosen not to cash or deposit the tenant's check is irrelevant.

If you can't get tenant to sign a contract/agreement to void the lease you must comply with it's terms and/or retain an attorney to determine if you have legitimate grounds to terminate it earlier than its termination date. Good Luck!

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Answered on 10/22/11, 5:46 pm


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