My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: MA
Hello ladies and gents. I might have unpleasant situation potentially developing here. So, I would appreciate your interpretation of the contract language and recommend course of action.
I have signed the lease agreement, paid 1st month rent, security deposit and RE broker fee. Lease states move in date X and in additional provisions section that “Lessor to paint apartment and repair doors prior to Lessee moving in”.
I checked in with the RE broker and he said that while previous tenant is moving out on time, that individual is letting the friend stay there until my move in date. This of course will not give enough time for LL to paint the place and let it dry. I was told that my move in date might be pushed out by 3.
It seems I am being screwed here, if I understand the contract quote below this does not fall into “no fault of Lessor” type of scenario.
The place is nice and I would hate to start searching from scratch, but I have a feeling I am being squeezed and the real move in date should have been X+15 from the get go.
Delivery of Premises
In the event the Lessor is not able through no fault of his own to deliver the leased premises to the Lessee at the time called for herein, the result shall be abated on a pro rata basis until such time as occupancy can be obtained, which abatement shall constitute full settlement of all damages caused by such delay, or the Lessor, at his election, shall be allowed reasonable time to deliver possession of the leased premises, and if he cannot deliver such possession within 30 days from the beginning of said term, either the Lessor or Lessee may then terminate this lease by giving written notice to the other and any payment made under this lease shall be forthwith refunded. Lessee hereby authorizes and empowers Lessor to institute proceedings to recover possession of the premises on behalf of and in the name of Lessee.

