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Three Years After Covid Shutdowns, Same Problems Still Frustrate the Rental Assistance Application Process

First Published May 30th, 2023 | Updated September 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

a man with a white moustache, wearing a blue baseball cap, blue t-shirt and white shorts, stands in front of a modern brick apartment building with “CVC” stenciled on an awning, manicured lawn and trimmed bushes, on a sunny day.

While some improvements have been made with the RAFT application process, delays and lack of communication and transparency continue to frustrate applicants.

Statewide Virtual Meeting Mon Jun 26th: Civil Process Serving for Eviction and New Housing Court Standing Orders

First Published May 27th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in events - 1 Comment

Statewide Virtual Meeting Mon Jun 26th: Civil Process Serving for Eviction and New Housing Court Standing Orders

Should You Take Last Month’s Rent at Lease Signing?

First Published May 26th, 2023 | Updated October 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 2 Comments

This is a close up of two people in dress shirts shaking hands in an office setting. The person on the left wears a blue dress shirt, the one on the right wears a white dress shirt. Their hands take up most of the image.

The law entitles landlords to collect the last month’s rent when a new tenancy begins, but should you? If you do, what rules must you follow?

Eviction Sealing Hearing Held May 9 at State House

First Published May 25th, 2023 | Updated December 5th, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

A view from the State Housing hearing camera looks down on a packed hearing room with thin commercial carpet, wood table and four chairs for testimony. Two chairs are occupied, at left by Senator Edwards in a sleeveless dress and at right by Greg Vasil in a suit with bow tie. Behind them are four rows of benches full of people waiting to speak and a line of people standing at the back of the room.

Find out what happened at the State House hearing on eviction sealing held May 9, 2023.

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu Jun 8th: Non-payment & Attorney Burrell

Posted on May 19th, 2023 Posted in events - 1 Comment

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu Jun 8th: Non-payment & Attorney Burrell

Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Jun 5th: Members and Advertisers Appreciation Cookout

First Published May 19th, 2023 | Updated May 30th, 2023 Posted in events - 0 Comments

Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Jun 5th: Members and Advertisers Appreciation Cookout

Can Landlords Refuse Cash and Require Check or Electronic Rent Payments?

Posted on May 16th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A black leather wallet is open against a pale blue background. Multiple hundred dollar bills are peeking over the edge of the section of the wallet designed to hold cash.

Massachusetts law says retail establishments cannot refuse to take cash, but can landlords require other methods of payment?

Statewide Webinar Fri Jun 23rd: Security Deposits, Last Month’s Rent and Move-in Monies

First Published May 15th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in events - 3 Comments

Statewide Webinar Fri Jun 23rd: Security Deposits, Last Month's Rent and Move-in Monies

Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Jun 7th: Success Story: 120K in Free Heat Pumps to replace Electric Baseboards

First Published May 5th, 2023 | Updated May 17th, 2023 Posted in events - 3 Comments

Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Jun 7th: Success Story: 120K in Free Heat Pumps to replace Electric Baseboards

Statewide Virtual Meeting Mon May 8th: State Housing Hearing Preparation

Posted on May 4th, 2023 Posted in events - 2 Comments

Prepare for Tuesday's hearing at this optional zoom. We will review bills and answer questions you may have. You can then testify in writing, by zoom or in-person.