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We can help if you are ...
- A former tenant who hasn’t received security deposit monies you believe you are owed.
- A landlord seeking to withhold monies from the security deposit.
- A landlord who wants to know how to set up a security deposit account.
Next Step
Contact Us
for details and assistance
Resources
The Basics: Security Deposit Information
link to Massachusetts Trial Court Library web site and
Legal Tactics 6th ed., Annette R. Duke, editor, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, 2003
 Whether you’re a tenant, property manager or landlord, mishandled security deposits can cause conflict and excess cost for all involved. The intricacies of security deposit rules and regulations can be complex for many landlords and tenants, and disputes can easily escalate due to misunderstandings.
We can help. MFR has worked on several hundred security deposit cases over the past 15 years and we know what works and what tends not to work!
Service Levels
Level 1: For basic security deposit questions and information on regulations we are happy to help you free of charge. Go to "Resources" on this page or call us.
Level 2: For complex issues that require more professional guidance and time we offer our Security Deposit Matters service for a moderate fee - see below for details.
Security Deposit Matters
Our Security Deposit Matters service provides you with valuable information, coaching, mediation or other negotiation assistance to help you proceed quickly and smoothly toward a resolution of your security deposit problems.
How We Help
- We educate you about correct security deposit procedures
- We coach you to help carry out the best strategy for getting the resolution you want on your security deposit case
- We provide the necessary forms and help you use them in order to initiate formal procedures and expedite resolution of security deposit disputes
- We contact the other party involved in the dispute to explore the possible use of mediation or other ways to negotiate a solution
Cost:
The fee for this service is a one time $75 - $125 (based on a sliding-scale), payable in advance by the client who initiates contact with MFR.
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