I have also suggested she: consult an attorney who deals with MA real estate, move and stop being a landlord (which they were considering for health reasons- selling this house would allow a cash purchase of a new home), move and continue being a landlord, renting both units hoping that the financial gain will help her better deal with tenants who are less than truthfulI would be most grateful for thoughts/input/ideas, particularly from people familiar with the MA laws which are very owner unfriendly, or so it seems...Thanks!!

He should be grateful that I am returning part of her penalty. 

Hi everyone,First off, very grateful for everything I can learn from BP and to everyone for the contributions.My question this time.

There should be a grated cover in he back where the heat from the element comes out.

If at all possible, I want to eyeball the place where my incoming tenant is moving out of - especially if they have bad credit or some sob story.One guy withdrew his application - I don't think he wanted to go through my house visit - I'm grateful for missing a headache.Another lady had divorce wreckage credit but a City councilperson as her reference.

I am forever grateful to her for that!

I'd be forever grateful. 

Sue is right - they are people and you should be grateful that they pay on time.

I'm grateful for my subsidized housing - but I'm in a building that was designed to be subsidized housing. 

I am grateful for the help and access to so many knowledgeable experienced investors.