Product Description

Join our expert panelists to learn the intricacies of, and navigation through, the security deposit statute. The panelists provide a roadmap from the landlord’s receipt of a security deposit through its return. This new program highlights the do’s and don’ts from the inception of a tenant’s tenancy, and how the acts of both the landlord and tenant dictate whether the security deposit gets returned, and in what amount, to the tenant at the conclusion of their lease term. It further explores whether the return will be viewed proper as outlined by the Commonwealth’s statute as well as related case law, and the potential liabilities and damages that may result from any mishandling of the security deposit whether at the time it was given, and/or at the time returned. The panelists also provide an overview of the case law on security deposit matters in courts throughout the Commonwealth as well as analysis of a current Supreme Judicial Case pending for argument.

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Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 - 2:10 pm

  Collecting the Security Deposit & Permissible Amounts

  Lori A. Drayton, Esq., Drayton Law, PC , Foxboro
  Leilani Pascale, Esq., Northeast Legal Aid , Lawrence
  Corey T. Pontes, Esq., Drayton Law, PC , Foxboro
  
• 2:10 - 2:15 pm

  Amenity Fees, Holding Deposits, Pet Fees, and Application Fees

  Panel
  
• 2:15 - 2:25 pm

  Receipt Requirements & Bank Account Obligations

  Panel
  
• 2:25 - 2:35 pm

  Statement of Conditions Best Practices

  Panel
  
• 2:35 - 2:45 pm

  Statutory Considerations & Landlord Liability

  Panel
  
• 2:45 - 2:50 pm

  Calculation of Damages

  Panel
  
• 2:50 - 3:00 pm

  Current Case Law

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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