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Matthew Desmond’s ‘Evicted’ 6 Years Later: Good Copy, But Does It Tell the Whole Story?

First Published May 26th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a stylized image that has views of buildings and murals in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the background. An image of Desmond’s book cover, Evicted, is in the foreground. Superimposed over this are faded images of eviction notices and court records relevant to the book.

A snapshot of poverty in Milwaukee leaves out key details years later; may impact eviction legislation

https://masslandlords.net/?p=30604

First Published May 18th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 5 Comments

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MassLandlords staff recommend the adoption of a resolution to join the No Mow May initiative to help protect pollinators’ habitats.

Boston’s Lack of Transparency Weakens the Democratic Process

First Published May 16th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A view of the corner of Boston City Hall, shot from below. A series of recent headlines about the city’s various legal battles is superimposed over the photograph of the building.

A recent SCOTUS decision and actions at the Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee sheds light on uneven practices; public records requests show transparency is not a strong suit for the city.

Landlording by the Numbers May 2022

Posted on May 2nd, 2022 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2022: Interviews, The State Seal and Coat of Arms

First Published April 27th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for May 2022 recaps April’s housing journalism and education, new educational events, and tough buyer’s market.

A Landlord’s Guide to Record Keeping and Handling Tenant Information

First Published April 26th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

a cartoon of a businessman sitting behind a desk piled high with files and papers. His hands are in the air, and papers are flying around. Meanwhile, a robber with a bag labeled “data” sneaks away.

How to understand Massachusetts laws surrounding personal information, and how to keep tenant records securely

Gentle Density Increases Nearby Property Values, Evidence Shows, Contrary to Popular Belief

First Published April 20th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A photo of a city street active with pedestrians and a mix of retail stores, restaurants, multi-families and mid-rise apartment buildings.

Against persistent and widespread belief that housing density harms property values, numerous studies show the opposite effect.

Boston Stalls on Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee (RSAC) Public Records Request

First Published April 15th, 2022 | Updated July 15th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

An iPad sits on a table showing a page from the City of Boston website. The page title is “Members of Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee Announced.” The date is March 11, 2022. Derivative of image licensed by Unsplash.

MassLandlords filed a public records request March 28, 2022, to demonstrate how the Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee (RSAC) was formed. The request was neither extended nor fulfilled.

A Landlord’s Guide to Rental Management and Hiring a Property Manager

First Published April 8th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

A family consisting of a husband, wife and young son, along with their dog, stand on a sidewalk next to a multi-story residential building which is cut off at the edge of the image. A cityscape with construction is in the background. A red sign in front of the building reads “For Rent, Bay State Management Co., 508-555-5555.”

How to research, vet and hire a rental manager or property management company

Rent Payments: Review of All Rental Software to Collect Rent Online

First Published April 6th, 2022 | Updated April 10th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

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This guide reviews all rent payment and rental software available to collect rent online. Over 40 automatic rent systems reviewed and updated regularly.