Law Office of Teresa Persico

10/08/2026

By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Our Landlord Basics series continues with an overview on rental agreements and what landlords may not include in their leases. A lease is a legally binding contract. A renter or landlord breaking some part of that contract can result in legal action. You can tail...

09/28/2026

Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.

09/23/2026

They’re the worst of the absolute worst: scams that target people who have already lost money to a scam. If you or someone you know paid a scammer, here’s what to know to avoid scammers who pretend to be helpers.

09/16/2026

You’ve said no subletting, no long-term guests, no tenants who aren’t on the lease, so what do you do when you find out there’s a surprise person living in your rental? It can get complicated: https://loom.ly/S3RXrE0

09/14/2026

Not sure which OCABR agency to contact when you need help? OCABR oversees its own consumer protection programs and five regulatory agencies including Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI), Division of Standards (DOS), Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC), and Division of Banks (DOB) that have dedicated customer service available.

Learn about each agency, what you can contact them about, and how to reach them by reading our latest blog. 🤝 https://www.mass.gov/news/a-consumer-guide-to-ocabrs-agencies

09/09/2026

Thanks to BBB Scam Tracker, people avoided losing almost $39 million in 2025!

Worried about a sketchy link, call, or email? BBB Scam Tracker lets you search reports by URL, phone number, or email to see if it’s a scam before scammers steal your money or personal information. Check before you click!

Read the full report: BBB.org/RiskReport

08/31/2026

A basic overview of Massachusetts laws for abandoned property left in rentals after a tenancy ends.

08/26/2026

This housing court ruling determined nonrefundable hold fees were unlawful. It cost the landlord triple damages, plus attorney’s fees. Don’t let it be you: Learn the laws and stay out of court. https://loom.ly/Hs2AajI

08/21/2026

Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on workers through technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about how workers can protect their personal information: bit.ly/4grVYgc

by Peter Hamlin

08/18/2026