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Enormous Martha Coakley Fine Reversed

Posted on March 13th, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Over the last two years we watched landlords get fined over $10,000 each by former Attorney General Martha Coakley. Now one of these fines has been reversed

Why Smoke Detectors are More Critical Than Ever

Posted on March 12th, 2015 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Smoke detectors are more critical than ever. A building occupant may have as little as five minutes to wake up and clear their apartment.

Boston Suggests Rent Control for Olympics

First Published March 6th, 2015 | Updated March 12th, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Boston Olympics committee quickly dropped plans to impose rent control on some private rental housing in order to give housing to 2024 Olympics visitors in that summer.

Are Smokers People Too?

First Published March 2nd, 2015 | Updated March 12th, 2015 Posted in advice, evictions, tenant screening - 0 Comments

Landlords in Massachusetts have been granted unusual power to regulate smokers and smoking, even in the privacy of a home.

EPA Slaps Hefty Fines For Not Giving Lead Paint Disclosures

Posted on February 27th, 2015 Posted in deleading, News - 2 Comments

In 2011, the EPA announced that a management company and 3 owners of rental property faced penalties of up to $16,000 per lead paint disclosure violation.

How to Remove Ice Dams (Infographic)

Posted on February 26th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

Infographic on how to remove ice dams, including a method you can do safely from the ground without wrecking your shingles or gutters.

New Fire Code Going Into Effect

Posted on February 25th, 2015 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Effective January 1 a new fire code is in effect throughout Massachusetts.

Screening Philosophy

Posted on February 23rd, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

I have been asked about my screening philosophy, the process for screening and qualifying tenants.

Who’s the Smartest Section 8 Tenant?

Posted on February 21st, 2015 Posted in financials, News, tenant screening - 0 Comments

This is one section 8 tenant that landlords should surely listen to. His example shows that financial education is one of the great failings of our nation.

Utility Shut-off for Non-Payment is NOT Reported to Landlord

Posted on February 19th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

When a utility shut-off occurs because a tenant is cut off for non-payment, you won't know.