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Landlord Held Responsible for Treble Damages and $17,000 in Attorneys’ Fees After Botched Security Deposit Handling

Posted on October 26th, 2022 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This image is a screen shot of the top portion of the first page of the appeals case for Jacob Slater v. Traynor Management. The page reads as follows: 21-P-1055, Appeals Court. Jacob Slater & another vs. Traynor Management, Inc., & another. No. 21-P-1055. Suffolk. June 7, 2022 through September 16, 2022. Present: Neyman, Sacks, & D’Angelo, JJ. Landlord and Tenant, Security deposit. Practice, Civil, Summary judgment, Discovery, Waiver, Attorney’s fees. Tender.

The case, Slater v. Traynor Management Company, won in court, with defendants losing their appeal in September 2022.

A Landlords’ Guide to Reasonable Accommodation for Tenants with Disabilities

First Published October 25th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

This is a cartoon image of a man in a wheelchair in a kitchen designed for someone with a disability. The counters are low, and the stove has front controls. The sink has an open area below it. On the stove, a smoking pan rests on the burner. Above the stove, a smoke alarm with visual alerts flashes red and green.

The law requires many housing providers to make reasonable modifications to accommodate disabilities, but what does “reasonable” mean, and which landlords are exempt from the requirements?

MassLandlords to File Bill to Create a Team for the Study of a Climate Resilient Capital

First Published October 24th, 2022 | Updated July 24th, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Screenshot of Redfin home search app. It reads: “Flood risk is increasing for this property This property has an Extreme Flood Factor and its risk of flooding is increasing as sea levels rise and weather patterns change. Likelihood of 12 inches of flood water to this building within 5 years: 98%.

With Boston facing increasing flood vulnerability, MassLandlords will propose legislation forming a task force to protect government continuity.

Landlording by the Numbers October 2022

Posted on October 1st, 2022 Posted in News - 0 Comments

October Notice for 2022 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

First Published September 30th, 2022 | Updated July 22nd, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Our 2022 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in December 2022. Now is the time to read about our election processes and nominate candidates.

Letter from the Executive Director for October 2022: Video Business Updates

Posted on September 29th, 2022 Posted in News - 4 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for October 2022 looks at our first full month of business updates and recaps these and a few other notices.

Pending Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill is Essential to Landlords’ Property Protection

First Published September 28th, 2022 | Updated July 15th, 2024 Posted in News - 3 Comments

a picture collage of four images: one of a pile of cash, one of an expensive sports car, one of a sailboat on the water, and one of a two-story house with a grassy yard.

A civil asset forfeiture reform bill recently passed by the state Senate would bring Massachusetts in accord with other states.

Event Retrospective: Virtual Event Attendance the Last 30 Months

First Published September 27th, 2022 | Updated August 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A graph of event attendance over time from January 1, 2020 through September 8, 2022. Most events are in the 20 to 40 attendee range.

MassLandlords virtual events served more than 6,000 attendees from January 2020 through Sept. 8, 2022.

Thousands Saved Per Year by MassLandlords Members via Home Depot Discount

First Published September 25th, 2022 | Updated November 8th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A husband and wife, Matt and Kelli Slowik, stand facing the camera in a room of a house they are renovating, with open beams on the ceiling and walls.

If you shop at Home Depot at all, you will want to register for this benefit and potentially save more than your membership dues. Updated: new enrollment link.

HUD Orders Dallas Housing Authority to Pay $500,000 Housing Discrimination Settlement

First Published September 23rd, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determined a former public housing tenant was entitled to damages after alleged civil rights violations.