A troubling clause in assisted living home leases is costing Massachusetts families thousands. The facilities use landlord-tenant contracts, which require a 30-day notice in writing to end the lease, even after their loved one passes away.

The I-Team has been investigating those contracts for years.

In 2024, Bruce Travalik's mother passed away, and her family was billed more than $15,000 for her rent at the assisted living facility. After the I-Team began asking questions, the home settled with her family. And in 2022, Jim Lloyd's wife passed away, and he was charged more than $3,000 for an additional month's rent after he passing. The I-Team was able to get involved, and the home agreed to refund the family 25 days of rent.

Charged after leaving the facility

Gloria Loureiro's mother,

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