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10 Tips for a Successful Landlord–Tenant Relationship

First Published June 18th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A director for a Massachusetts inspection services department offers his ideas for smooth sailing when navigating a rental property

An Open Letter to Representatives and Senators about the End of the CDC Moratorium and the State of Emergency

Posted on June 9th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

An Open Letter to Representatives and Senators about the End of the CDC Moratorium and the State of Emergency

Refusing RAFT = Discrimination? Yes, Says Attorney General

First Published June 7th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 27 Comments

Turning down rental assistance applications could be considered unlawful

Legislature Asked To Follow Eviction Diversion Initiative Money Through MLAC

First Published May 25th, 2021 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords has been blocked in our attempt to trace Eviction Diversion Initiative funding through to renters and landlords. We have written a letter to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary encouraging them to take up the investigation.

Letter from the Executive Director for June 2021: Emergency over? Covid not.

Posted on May 22nd, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

In May 2021 we continued moving forward on certification and post-pandemic recovery.

Joint Committee to Hold Hearing on Service Animal Misrepresentation Bill

First Published May 17th, 2021 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Bill does not cover assistance animals such as emotional support animals.

Summer Notice for 2021 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

Posted on May 14th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our 2021 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in December 2021. Now is the time to volunteer.

Another Federal Judge Declares CDC Eviction Moratorium Unlawful

Posted on May 5th, 2021 Posted in laws, News, policy - 2 Comments

Judge Dabney Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered that the CDC moratorium be set aside, a decision that the Biden administration has said it will appeal.