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Senate Special Commission on Housing – Second Meeting

First Published July 8th, 2015 | Updated July 25th, 2016 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

The Senate Special Commission on Housing met for the second time on June 24, 2015, and MassLandlords teamed up with tenants to focus on landlord-tenant law.

Nationwide Rents at 7 Year High

First Published July 8th, 2015 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Rent in Boston increased by 4 percent from 2006 to 2013.

Show your Tenant you Really Care

First Published July 6th, 2015 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in evictions, News - 0 Comments

Send this real potato parcel to ensure that they receive your notice-to-quit.

Questions and Answers

First Published June 19th, 2015 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, evictions, laws, tenant screening - 0 Comments

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Questions and answers as seen on our Message Boards.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Crabgrass

Posted on June 16th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

Usually by the first week of May, crabgrass has begun to germinate. Each passing day beyond germination pushes it a little further beyond our control.

How to Create Affordable Housing in Massachusetts

First Published June 15th, 2015 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in laws - 1 Comment

Ideas from landlords on how to Create Affordable Housing in Massachusetts.

Is the Tesla “Powerwall” Worth It?

First Published June 11th, 2015 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

Tesla announced the launch of its new Powerwall, a battery that can be installed in a home to store solar production for consumption at night or off-peak.

Worcester Housing Authority Joins Elite Few in Nation

Posted on June 9th, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Worcester Housing Authority has new requirements for adults in public housing: at least one adult must work or attend school for 1200 hours per year

Quick, Sue the Landlord Now!

Posted on June 6th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

Recently we became aware of a conversation taking place about Massachusetts security deposit law.

Huge Vested Interests in Free Rent Trick

First Published June 5th, 2015 | Updated February 20th, 2019 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The rent withholding law is highly abused, delaying evictions, producing vicious landlord-tenant disputes, and clogging courts with “free rent trick” cases.