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How to Create Affordable Housing in Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not sure what the free rent trick is?

Posted on June 2nd, 2015 Posted in News

The free rent trick is a fraud and a scam. Its effect is to foster and support a hostile, anti-landlord culture in Massachusetts.

Housing is not a Justification for Higher Minimum Wage

Posted on June 2nd, 2015 Posted in laws, News

Housing is increasingly being used as a justification for increasing the minimum wage, but there are four reasons why this is faulty logic.

What Style is Your House: Italianate

Posted on May 29th, 2015 Posted in advice

By Daderot (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by farmouse designs of the Italian countryside, the Italianate house either looks like a cube with a shallow hip roof or it is asymmetrical.

Record Repair Demands After Heavy Snow & Inspections

Posted on May 28th, 2015 Posted in advice, News

Landlords and homeowners are experiencing record delays from repair people in response to the repair demands after extreme winter weather conditions.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Bats

Posted on May 26th, 2015 Posted in advice

A colony of bats can produce pounds of guano (bat droppings) that can stain through ceilings or even worse, break through and contaminate your living space.