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To Collect a Security Deposit or Not? Worcester Housing Authority No Longer Does, Joining Other Agencies

Posted on December 23rd, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Screen shot of the Massachusetts security deposit law, M.G.L. Ch. 186 S. 15B, as posted at malegilsature.gov.

The WHA cited untenable costs for the agency and for clients in ending its policy. We want your thoughts on security deposits.

Homeowners Beware: New Law Exempts BlueHub, Lenders from Consumer Protection, Usury Laws, Despite 20% APRs.

Posted on December 20th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A 2-storey brick building surrounded by trees and a small brick courtyard. A parking lot can be partially seen in the foreground.

By signing the legislature’s economic development bill into law, Gov. Healey codifies sweeping protections for one specific nonprofit, operated by one of her most loyal donors.

Tax Years 2024, 2025 Have Generous Inflation Reduction Act Energy Credits

Posted on December 20th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A glowing green residential battery stands to chest height ready to help the grid.

Landlords can claim the Inflation Reduction Act Residential Clean Energy credits in tax year 2024, 2025 and after.

State Auditor Finds Mass. Growth Capital Corp. Missed Mark on Covid Appropriations; MassLandlords Impacted

Posted on December 20th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A partial view of the report cover for MGCC’s audit. The top reads “Office of the State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.” Underneath it reads “official audit report – issued August 28, 2024. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, For the period of March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.”

The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation distributed around $750 million to small businesses during the pandemic, but an audit discovered funds were not always correctly managed.

Letter from the Executive Director for January 2025: Last Push for Eviction Data

Posted on December 20th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for January 2025 reviews the ongoing work we’re doing with Mass Save, monthly dues and eviction research.

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Posted on December 4th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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Two Urban Forests Planned by MassLandlords on Donated Lands

Posted on November 25th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

an aerial overview photo of a triangular parcel of land in Springfield, Mass., overgrown with trees and brush, surrounded by some houses and some commercial businesses, residential streets and a busy road flanking one side

Two property owners responded to our outreach to donate unbuildable urban lots. We plan to turn the lots into thriving mini-forests.

Housing Court Rules: “Hold Fees” Unlawful in Massachusetts

First Published November 25th, 2024 | Updated December 19th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A street view of 80 The Fenway, a collection of condos and apartments in a white multistory stone building. The building has two front entrances, each labeled “80 The Fenway,” and is on what appears to be the end of a roundabout or cul de sac.

Only collect the fees the state allows, and if the tenant changes their mind before lease signing, refund them. Deposits to hold an apartment, aka “hold fees,” are not lawful.