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Spotting Water Infiltration Early Can Save Thousands in Property Damage

Posted on October 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A black and white image of a flooded residential street with water up almost to the front doors of the houses. A man in a rowboat sits with his back to the camera.

Ask your renters to let you know if they see any signs of water infiltration or flooding so you can avoid significant property damage.

MassLandlords Offers Housing Provider Perspectives on Mass Save

Posted on October 24th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Five ladders lean against a vinyl clad three-decker with four technicians removing individual pieces of siding to drill holes for blow-in cellulose.

In preparation for an August 2023 panel, we spoke with landlords who used Mass Save and sent our recommendations to the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council for consideration.

Ferreira v. Charland – Another Unfortunate Court Decision for Massachusetts Landlords

First Published October 23rd, 2023 | Updated April 18th, 2024 Posted in News - 4 Comments

photo of the stately John Adams Courthouse, Boston.

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently issued a decision that once again favors renters’ rights over landlords’.

Notice of Annual Meeting 2023: MassLandlords Annual Elections Nov. 27 through Dec. 19

Posted on October 20th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Members in good standing must vote online at MassLandlords.net/vote in this year’s annual election.

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.