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I have a tenant whose ex entered her apartment last night and assaulted her. Police report filed. He used to live there even though he was not on the lease. It is a section 8 lease. she is requesting the locks changed. Whose responsibility is it? mine or hers? She obviously gave him the key, but he has since vacated

Carol S, MA on Thursday, January 7, 2016

RE: Massachusetts change lock info

I feel I would have changed the locks because I would want my tenants to feel safe in the rental that I provide. I do believe in Massachusetts the landlord can charge a fee for locks being changed.

Posted by Bill F, MS on Saturday, January 9, 2016

RE: Massachusetts change lock info

my tetant changed the locks to there apartment without my permission, now i dont have keys to get into the apt.. i may need to for emeregents

Posted by Beuth r, MA on Tuesday, January 12, 2016

RE: Massachusetts change lock info

I hope you had the key addendum added upon signing the lease . Which states that they cant change nor make copies of keys with out your consent.

Posted by YARITZA R, MA on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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