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New! MassLandlords Announces the Rent Remote Control™ for Renters

Posted on April 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

Set your own rent increase by pressing up or down buttons. Runs on petty rent boards inserted in the bottom. Features a power-saving evictions on/off switch.

MassLandlords is delighted to announce the newly available Rent Remote Control™ designed to help renters navigate housing shortages and the failure of rental assistance.

Dacey v. Burgess: Court-Appointed Mediation is Legally Binding

First Published March 31st, 2023 | Updated April 11th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a close-up photograph of two people working side by side at a conference table. A laptop is open in front of each person, with some paper in between. We can see both sets of hands and writing on the paper.

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that summary process action is not necessary to remove a renter if a voluntary agreement to vacate has been reached in mediation.

Martin Green vs. the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: A Cautionary Tale for Landlords

First Published March 30th, 2023 | Updated August 30th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a composite image of three separate news headlines set against a grainy blue background. The headlines read, from top to bottom: “State commission takes years to resolve discrimination cases. One took 17. Another took 15.”, “MCAD Denies Parting Ways Appeal” and “Worcester settles decades old lawsuit alleging racial bias in police department’s promotion practices for $1.5 million.”

The MCAD is committed to fighting discriminatory practices in Massachusetts, but one landlord alleges the deck is stacked against respondents.

Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated

First Published March 28th, 2023 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A young brown tabby cat steps onto a windowsill. Dappled trees can be seen outside.

Massachusetts law requires housing providers to make sure no one is left behind after a move-out, eviction or abandonment.

MassLandlords Deleading Bill Assigned to Committee on Revenue

First Published March 27th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

193 SD 862 and HD 2630 received multiple cosponsors and has been assigned to the Joint Revenue Committee for review.

Statewide Virtual Meeting Tue Apr 18th: Tax Chat Last Minute

First Published March 25th, 2023 | Updated April 4th, 2023 Posted in events - 0 Comments

Statewide Virtual Meeting Tue Apr 18th: Tax Chat Last Minute

Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu Apr 13th: Housing Court Case Law Update

First Published March 25th, 2023 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in events - 2 Comments

Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu Apr 13th: Housing Court Case Law Update

MBTA Zoning Law Sparks Housing Debate in Brookline

First Published March 24th, 2023 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

photo of Coolidge Corner, a thriving commercial intersection in Brookline, picturing a block with tudor castle-like architecture and ground-floor shops like Walgreens and others, pedestrians crossing the street and several cars parked along the curb.

If it can overcome local opposition, Brookline may act as an example for other communities in complying with the MBTA Communities Act.

Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Apr 12th: State Sanitary Code Changed

First Published March 23rd, 2023 | Updated March 11th, 2024 Posted in events - 0 Comments

Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Apr 12th: State Sanitary Code Changed

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu Apr 13th: Urban Canopy Program

First Published March 18th, 2023 | Updated March 28th, 2023 Posted in events - 0 Comments

Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu Apr 13th: Urban Canopy Program