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Legal to rent by the room
Is it legal to rent by the room in Medford Massachusetts or not?
I called the city, the district court, consumer housing, every department out there and no one can answer me. I will consult with a lawyer but I though I'll ask here first.
I know many are doing it here, the question is : is it legal?
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@Georges A. I do not want to see this again!;-)
"Is it legal to rent by the room in Medford Massachusetts or not?"
How do I .... (should be your prefix), not Is it ...
I've got 2 rentals that have multiple, unrelated roommates. I insist on a new Tenant at Will agreement each time someone moves out or in. Seems to work as long as you prescreen and they all get along.