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Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu Aug 24th: (not so) Summary Process: the Changing Landscape of Landlord Tenant disputes in MA

Posted on August 2nd, 2023 Posted in events - 0 Comments

Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu Aug 24th: (not so) Summary Process: the Changing Landscape of Landlord Tenant disputes in MA

Landlording by the Numbers August 2023

First Published July 31st, 2023 | Updated August 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

As sea level rise increases, hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts properties will be damaged and reduced in value in coming years. Numbers tell the story.

Marlborough Dinner Tue Aug 8th: Annual Summer Picnic

First Published July 29th, 2023 | Updated August 4th, 2023 Posted in events - 1 Comment

Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue Aug 8th: Annual Summer Picnic

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2023: Foundations Shored Up

First Published July 29th, 2023 | Updated August 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for August 2023 details some improvements to our website infrastructure and our governance.

How to Wisely and Securely Take Time Away from Your Rental Business

Posted on July 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

photo of a person sitting in a beach chair holding a pink cocktail in a martini glass with a lime wedged on the rim and a tiny pink umbrella. A blurred beach and ocean in the background.

Getting a refreshing break as a landlord is a matter of taking the time and forethought to put necessary parts in place in your absence.

How to Introduce Induction Ranges in Your Rental Units

First Published July 27th, 2023 | Updated August 15th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

An induction countertop model stove brings water in a pan to a rolling boil. A piece of newspaper sits between the stovetop and the pan.

Induction stoves are efficient, environmentally friendly and easy to use. Here’s how to get your tenants – and your property – on board.

Washington Signs Multifamily as of Right into Law; Massachusetts Should Continue to Follow Suit

Posted on July 26th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A blue four-family house sits against a street that has a bus stop sign on it. Another multi-family home is partially visible in the background.

Creative zoning solutions are one answer to the national housing crisis; single-family restrictions are harming growth.

New State Study and Map Show Best Spots in State for Solar Panels

Posted on July 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A map of eastern Worcester shows lots coded by suitability for solar. The categories are “All A,” “Mostly A”, “Mixed Suitability,” “Mostly C,” and “No solar potential estimated.” An A-lot meats multiple criteria for solar including repurposing otherwise barren roof space or land.

The solar siting map can tell you, down to the parcel, how suited a plot is for solar panels. Could your rental property be a good fit?

Statewide Virtual Meeting Fri Sep 22nd: Veteran Programs and Services

First Published July 18th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in events - 0 Comments

Statewide Virtual Meeting Fri Sep 22nd: Veteran Programs and Services

EOHLC: New Changes to RAFT Program Started July 1

Posted on July 18th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A cartoon family of four stands on a lawn in front of a yellow house with red roof. Beside the lawn is a body of water with mountains in the background. The family is preparing to step onto a yellow inflatable boat labeled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”

RAFT benefits are cut by $3,000; monthly future rent stipends no longer available.