First Justice of the Eastern (f/k/a Boston) Housing Court, Jeffrey Winik is affectionately referred to as the "Dean" of the Housing Court. He discussed practical tips from the bench, with a particular focus on lawyers appearing in the Housing Court, and insights for new lawyers at the beginning...

Rep. Denise Provost filed legislation ( H 3017 ) that would provide the right of first refusal to tenants living in a multi-family home when the property goes on the market. Tenants would still be required to pay market value and would have closing deadlines.

Proponents of the...

August is coming to a close and that can only mean one thing around here in Boston: it’s almost time for Allston Christmas!

What exactly is Allston Christmas, you make ask? This article from a couple years back is an excellent primer and a great read for those of you not familiar with...

Since its construction in the 1960s, City Hall has been both praised and scorned. In fact, reports say that an onlooker during the initial unveiling of the winning design exclaimed “what the hell is that?” while others gasped . Despite such reactions from the public, the architectural community...

Airbnb, and other similar short term use for fees services, have become very popular in Boston in the past year both for homeowners looking to rent out their homes and visitors of the City looking for a place to stay for a night or even longer. While these services appear to benefit all parties...

As Boston continues to become a hub for major corporations, the housing market continues to experience seemingly puzzling trends. Major corporations such as GE, Keurig, and Google have recently made Boston their home, which has brought an influx of employees and their families to the area. This...