Boston Landlords: Your Tenant Is Not Your Child—Evict Them

Boston landlords are not parents, charities, or financial safety nets for tenants who stop paying rent. When a tenant refuses to pay but continues living in your property, they are forcing you to cover their housing while you remain responsible for the mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and legal expenses. That is not compassion—it is theft with better public relations. Rental property is a business, and landlords must enforce the lease, protect their investment, and begin the eviction process when tenants stop honoring their obligations.