Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Landlord-Tenant Law Services in Somerville, MA
We are a premier housing law firm formed through the strategic merger of five experienced attorneys with a combined 120 years of expertise in landlord-tenant law. Our exclusive focus on housing law enables us to provide specialized representation in Housing, District, and Superior Courts across Massachusetts for both residential and commercial disputes. With deep practical understanding gained from decades of courtroom litigation and real-world landlord experience, we deliver tailored legal solutions while maintaining a commitment to client education and community engagement through pro bono initiatives and legal training programs. 
Services
Eviction Proceedings
Lease Agreements
Security Deposit Compliance
Fair Housing Defense
Commercial Tenancy Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on Massachusetts landlord-tenant law with 120+ years combined experience
- Our attorneys have litigated thousands of housing cases across all state court levels
- We represent both landlords and tenants in residential and commercial disputes
- Our team includes former legal services supervisors and housing law faculty members
- We combine courtroom expertise with practical property management experience
Services
Eviction Proceedings
We handle all aspects of eviction litigation from notice preparation through summary process trials. Our attorneys manage nonpayment cases, lease violations, and post-foreclosure tenant issues while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts housing statutes. With extensive courtroom experience, we represent landlords in Housing Court and District Court proceedings across Eastern Massachusetts.
Lease Agreements
Our firm drafts and reviews residential and commercial lease agreements tailored to Massachusetts legal requirements. We ensure compliance with habitability standards, security deposit limits, and fair housing laws while protecting landlord interests. Services include lease modifications, addendums, and creation of tenant selection policies for subsidized housing providers.
Security Deposit Compliance
We guide landlords through Massachusetts security deposit regulations including proper documentation, interest payments, and dispute resolution. Our services cover deposit return procedures, statutory violations defense, and compliance audits for multi-unit property owners facing claims under M.G.L. c. 186, 15B.
Fair Housing Defense
Our attorneys defend against housing discrimination allegations before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and in federal court. We handle reasonable accommodation requests, accessibility requirements, and HUD investigations while developing preventive compliance strategies for property management companies and housing authorities.
Commercial Tenancy Disputes
We represent commercial landlords and tenants in lease interpretation disputes, rent payment issues, and property condition conflicts. Our services include lease termination negotiations, breach of contract litigation, and representation in complex cases involving subsidized housing regulations and tax credit property requirements.
People
Kenneth C. Vining
Attorney
Specializing in Massachusetts housing law since 1999 with extensive courtroom experience in landlord-tenant disputes. Practiced from Somerville location for 22 years, combining legal expertise with practical property management insights through personal landlord experience.
Edward Rice
Attorney
Licensed Massachusetts attorney since 1997 with focus on housing law litigation. Former legal services provider and supervising attorney at Suffolk Law School clinic. Experienced in appellate court proceedings and housing law education.
Christopher T. Saccardi
Attorney
Landlord-tenant law specialist in Boston area since graduating from Northeastern University School of Law. Recognized for public interest work and pro bono service. Former litigation associate at major Boston law firm with extensive housing court experience.
Dan Broderick
Attorney
Co-founder of housing law practice established in 1981. Pioneering attorney in subsidized housing representation with decades of experience handling complex affordable housing litigation and policy matters across New England.
Dan Bancroft
Attorney
Co-founder with 40+ years of trial law experience focusing on subsidized housing representation. Recognized expert in fair housing regulations and discrimination defense. Active participant in housing court reform initiatives and legal education programs.
Questions
What areas of law does Mass Housing Law Group specialize in?
We exclusively practice Massachusetts landlord-tenant law, handling evictions, lease disputes, security deposit issues, fair housing claims, and commercial tenancy matters.
Do you represent both landlords and tenants?
Yes, our firm provides legal representation for both residential and commercial landlords and tenants in housing court disputes.
What courts do your attorneys practice in?
We handle cases in Housing Court, District Court, Superior Court, and appellate courts throughout Massachusetts.
Can you help with security deposit compliance?
Yes, we assist with security deposit documentation, statutory compliance, and dispute resolution under Massachusetts housing regulations.
Do you offer consultations for property management issues?
We provide guidance on lease drafting, tenant screening, fair housing requirements, and eviction prevention strategies for property owners.
