Massachusetts Senate Special Commission on Housing
The special commission on housing had its first meeting on April 28th, 2015. Read this report from MassLandlords.net Executive Director Doug Quattrochi.
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The special commission on housing had its first meeting on April 28th, 2015. Read this report from MassLandlords.net Executive Director Doug Quattrochi.
Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield joins MassLandlords.net
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The Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield (RHAGS) joined MassLandlords.net on April 2 as announced in this press release.
How to Remove Ice Dams (Infographic)
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Infographic on how to remove ice dams, including a method you can do safely from the ground without wrecking your shingles or gutters.
Screening Philosophy
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Be Glad you don’t Own in Detroit
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Massachusetts "Gateway Cities" are Relative Paradises compared to Detroit
How to Find Good Rental Properties for Investment
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Good rental properties for investment can sometimes be the opposite of what you'd expect. This article looks at why timing makes all the difference.
Socialist Agenda Drives Activist Assault on Big Landlord
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Read about the Boston landlord being targeted by tenant groups with a socialist agenda
Must a landlord put smoke/CO alarms in their apartments?
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Are landlords required to install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Massachusetts? Includes links to relevant regulations.
Can you Deny a Prospective Tenant Who Has a Criminal History or Is a Sex Offender?
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A short analysis of whether you can deny a prospective tenant with a criminal history or a sex offender.
Tenant Accruing Electrical Debt in Name of Massachusetts Consumer Protection Laws
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One example of how National Grid is using the Massachusetts consumer protection laws to continue charging a tenant for electricity she isn't using.