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Yard Maintenance/Upkeep (Real Estate & Property Law)

Fri, 12 May 2006 13:27:00 GMT

in Massachusetts...
I like in a two-family in Massachusetts; this place has a fairly large yard (back yard is about 100' x 100'... which is large for Boston-area) and a long driveway (about 60'... again, long for Boston-area).
Am I, the tenant, required to maintain the yard (lots of grass to mow, as well as a bunch of "manicured" areas that need a substantial amount of pruning, mulching, weeding, etc.) and take care of snow removal (during the winter)?
It is *not* stated in the lease that I am required to do these things... Nor is it stated in the lease that the landlord will do these things. Is it implied, therefore, that it is my responsibility? Or the landlord's?
Additionally, any reference to an MGL (Mass General Law) would be very helpful.
Thanks,
-simoon
Massachusetts

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