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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.