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Not everything can be perfect when you're living in an apartment. Not all landlords are honest in their business dealings. But there are laws to protect you. Off-Campus Housing Services cannot provide you with legal advice, but here are some numbers to call when facing legal issues regarding your off-campus living arrangements.
Tenant's Issues
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Boston Rental Housing Resource Center |
617-635-4200 |
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City Life/Vida Urbana |
617-524-3541 |
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Inspectional Services Department |
617-635-5322 |
Legal Help
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Greater Boston Legal Services |
617-371-1234 |
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Volunteer Lawyers Project |
617-635-5322 |
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MA Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program |
617-654-0400 |
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Small Claims Court |
617-788-8485 |
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Harvard Legal Advocacy - Tenant Advocacy Program |
617-495-4394 |
Additional Important Phone Numbers
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MA Commission Against Discrimination |
617-727-3990 |
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Department of Public Health Services |
617-624-6000 |
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Better Business Bureau |
508-652-4800 |
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Consumer Hotline |
617-727-8400 |
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Greater Boston Real Estate Board |
617-338-2600 |
Rental Housing Resource Center
The Rental Housing Resource Center provides a free informational guide, "The Good Neighbors Handbook", designed to help landlords and tenants understand and comply with the complex landlord/tenant laws. Click here for a copy of the handbook.