March 2017: Landlord Voices Heard by Chief Justice Sullivan
The Honorable Tim Sullivan, Chief Justice of the Housing Court, joined us to present on the ins-and-outs of housing court, housing initiatives, and the modernization of the courts.
The Chief Justice wanted suggestions for improvement from attendees. No matter if audience members had been itching to ask an eviction question or call attention to unfairness, all polite contributions were taken and it was quite productive!
As an attorney, Timothy F. Sullivan operated a general practice of law, with a focus on land use, estate administration, real estate conveyancing, and landlord-tenant law. He also served as a volunteer conciliator through the Essex County Bar Association, assisting in the resolution of landlord- tenant cases at Lynn District Court. Last October, Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey named him to his current position as Housing Court Chief.
"Chief Justice Sullivan has earned a reputation with his colleagues for being accessible, approachable and receptive to addressing diverse concerns."- Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey
Monday, March 20th
Meeting Agenda
- 5:30pm Registration, Socializing and Networking
- 6:15pm Buffet Dinner in the Venture Cafe
- 6:50pm Executive Director Doug Quattrochi with the MassLandlords Business Update
- 7:00pm Chief Justice Tim Sullivan
- Developments in the Housing Court (Housing Court Expansion & Digitization)
- User Experience
- Balancing Procedural Fairness with Judicial Discretion
- Budget
- Question and Answers (The Chief Justice would like to hear from members and non-members on what could be done to improve the User Experience in the Housing Court)
- 8:00pm Networking
- 8:30pm Doors close
Location
Cambridge Innovation Center
1 Broadway (5th Floor)
Cambridge, MA 02142
Food
- Assorted Sandwich Buffet (Meat and Vegetarian options available)
- Salads (Pasta and Garden)
- Beverages
- Desserts
Please note: this event is run by MassLandlords volunteers and staff.
