Eviction Defense

A landlord cannot remove you without a Housing Court order. Served a notice to quit or a summons? The deadlines are short. Call now.

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Housing Discrimination and Civil Rights

Denied an apartment or pushed out because of race, disability, children or a voucher? That is illegal under G.L. c. 151B and the Fair Housing Act.

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Appeals

Lost in Housing Court or civil court? Some judgments can be appealed, and the clock starts at entry. We prevailed at the Supreme Judicial Court in Davis v. Comerford.

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Boston Tenant Rights and Civil Rights Lawyer

Eviction defense, housing discrimination and appeals in Massachusetts Housing Court.

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Massachusetts law gives tenants real protection. A landlord cannot remove you without a Housing Court judgment and an execution served by a sheriff or constable. Changing the locks, shutting off utilities or putting your belongings outside is illegal. If you have been served a notice to quit or a summons, you can raise defenses and counterclaims, and the deadlines are short. Doubleday Law represents tenants, and only tenants, in Housing Court across Massachusetts.

What we do

Eviction Defense

Notices to quit, summary process, answers and counterclaims, rent withholding, retaliation and security deposit claims under G.L. c. 239, c. 186 and c. 93A.

Housing Discrimination and Civil Rights

Denied an apartment or treated differently because of race, disability, children, a voucher or family status. Claims under G.L. c. 151B and the Fair Housing Act, at MCAD and in court.

Employment Discrimination

Fired, demoted or harassed because of who you are. MCAD complaints and c. 151B litigation.

Commercial Tenant Defense

Business tenants facing eviction or lease disputes with a landlord.

Appeals

Appeals from Housing Court and civil judgments, including at the Supreme Judicial Court.

Why tenants call us

  • Housing Court is the practice, not a sideline. Arthur Hardy-Doubleday has represented tenants there since 2012.
  • Prevailed at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Davis v. Comerford, a decision tenants’ lawyers across the state now rely on.
  • Former president, NAACP Martha’s Vineyard Branch. Community is the point of the work.
  • Direct communication. You talk to the lawyer handling your case.

What clients say

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I hired Arthur to help me with an issue regarding my landlord...I had never felt so anxious or unsafe because of my landlord’s threatening behavior... Arthur turned the situation around immediately…I would highly recommend Doubleday Law

Cassandra A.
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Excellent, professional representation from a great guy. Arthur quickly recovered my security deposit and stayed in constant communication throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Doubleday Law for honest, affordable legal help.

Daniel S.
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He fought for what we deserved and not a penny less. I am very happy with the outcome and I will refer him to my friends if they ever need a lawyer.

Keith M.


Know your rights

Landlord Retaliation in Massachusetts: The Six-Month Presumption and How to Use It

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If you reported bad conditions, complained in writing to your landlord, took the landlord to court, or joined a tenants' group, and within six months…

Locked Out or Utilities Shut Off? What Massachusetts Tenants Can Do the Same Day

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If your landlord changed the locks, removed your door, cleared out your belongings, or shut off your heat, water, or electricity to get you out,…

How to Ask Your Landlord for a Reasonable Accommodation in Massachusetts

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If you have a disability and a rule, policy, or feature of your building gets in the way of using your home, you can ask…

Talk to Arthur about your situation

Call (617) 575-2006 or email arthur@doubledaylaw.com. 68 Harrison Ave, Suite 605, Boston, MA 02111. Housing Court matters statewide.

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