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Chapter 186: Change the Locks for Those Under Threat of Domestic Violence

Posted on October 17th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A close-up of a white front door with black lock and handle. A silver key on a ring of other keys hangs from the lock.

MGL Chapter 186 allows landlords to change the locks if their renter is at risk of domestic violence, even if the accused also lives in the unit.

Letter from the Executive Director for October 2023: Leominster Flooded, as Expected =(

Posted on October 3rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for October 2023 details our ongoing policy work on climate, rent control and rental assistance. We also discuss our return to more regular in-person events.

Eversource’s Framingham Geothermal Pilot Project Nearly Ready, on Schedule

Posted on September 29th, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Photo of a large borehole drill, with tractor belt tires and blue-painted housing, with a brick house and multifamily building in the background, on a sunny day with wispy clouds.

A first-of-its-kind geothermal energy pilot project in Framingham is on schedule to become operational in November.

MassLandlords Bills Still Active, but Stalled, in 193rd Legislature – An Update

First Published September 28th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

While bills recently proposed by MassLandlords have stalled, they are still essential and we will continue to push for their enactment.

How to Close on the Purchase of an Occupied Multifamily Rental Property

First Published September 27th, 2023 | Updated July 29th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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Once you’ve negotiated the terms of purchase for your occupied investment property, there’s still work to do at closing and in the weeks beyond.

How to Negotiate the Purchase of an Occupied Multifamily Rental Property

First Published September 26th, 2023 | Updated July 29th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon image of a blue triple-decker home shows every unit is occupied. A woman shakes a rug out of a second-story window, a young man relaxes on the front steps, and an older man waters flowers on the lawn.

Buying a multifamily home that is already occupied with renters can be a great investment for landlords, but it’s not as simple as you might think.

Members: Help Us Create a Permanent Home to Fight Rent Control

First Published September 25th, 2023 | Updated April 10th, 2024 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A computer scan of a black and white photo of boarded up, abandoned building, with an identification field to its right, on a red background.

Updated to show a PowerPoint wireframe: With rent control or rent stabilization coming up in 2024, we need to quickly show that two-word solutions can’t fix the housing crisis.