Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

my sister is on section 8 in Boston,Ma. she has been in the same apartment for 7 years. Now it is time to renew the lease and the landlord has put a separate clause in the back to make her apartment smoke free. What are her rights if she refuses to sign the back clause?


Asked on 12/20/14, 1:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonas Jacobson Law Offices of Jonas Jacobson

Why should she want to smoke in the apartment anyway?

It has been proven to be unhealthy - and the landlord's insurer may require the clause anyway, as smoking in an apartment substantially increases the risk of fires. Smoking is also very expensive, at perhaps nine dollars for a package of 20, and if one is on section 8, one is probably short on resources.

You have not provided enough information for me to answer this question, as the timing of this request, and your sister's prior relationship with the landlord matter; but I suggest she consider giving up smoking in the apartment for many other good reasons.

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Answered on 1/19/15, 9:57 am


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