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New COVID Landlord, Court Regulations Now Law (FY21 Budget, 191-H5181, Ch. 257 of the Acts of 2020)

First Published January 25th, 2021 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A new emergency law, recently signed by the Governor, introduces Notice to Quit regulations and court changes that will affect some eviction cases.

Right of First Refusal Vetoed

First Published January 15th, 2021 | Updated March 2nd, 2021 Posted in policy - 1 Comment

A letter to subscribers sent following Governor Baker’s January 14, 2021 veto of right of first refusal 191-H5250.

The Conditions of Massachusetts Rentals under Rent Control: A Retrospective

First Published January 7th, 2021 | Updated December 6th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

Google Maps screenshot of the intersection of Chestnut and Magazine streets in Cambridge. A three story house with two columns of large bay windows sits on the corner. A tall sign declares this intersection Peter and Helen Petrillo Square.

Rent control, touted as an ideal solution by some, was less than stellar for tenants and landlords.

The Governor, Legislature Need to Hear from You on H.5250 Right of First Refusal

First Published January 6th, 2021 | Updated March 2nd, 2021 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

Right of first refusal was vetoed in January but could pop back up. Review our talking points and contact your representatives to ask them to oppose it.

Early Warning System Shows Lack of State House Bill Transparency

First Published December 22nd, 2020 | Updated April 11th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords' EWS reveals that "Bill History" section of legislative site has inaccurate dates in as many as one third of cases.

Letter from the Executive Director for January 2021: New Legislative Session

First Published December 22nd, 2020 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for January 2021.

Weekly Housing Court Eviction Data Published by MassLandlords

First Published December 21st, 2020 | Updated June 4th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Each week, we will publish eviction data from state housing courts, with district, county and town breakdowns, and other valuable data.

The Horror of Curbside Evictions? Not in Massachusetts

First Published December 21st, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Tenants may fear their belongings ending up on the sidewalk after an eviction, but Massachusetts is among many states where that is illegal

Renting to Roommates: Pros, Cons and Other Considerations

First Published December 21st, 2020 | Updated April 26th, 2021 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Knowing how to handle renting to roommates might avoid hassle, legal trouble, and expense later on.

Is RAFT COVID $10k Optional for Landlords?

First Published December 17th, 2020 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Though the RAFT COVID $10,000 rental assistance limit is presented as optional, could landlords who turn it down be vulnerable to discrimination charges?