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Bills Prepared for the 192nd Legislative Session

First Published February 24th, 2021 | Updated March 22nd, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords has prepared three bills: civil asset forfeiture right to counsel, a legislative open meeting law, and a housing guarantee pilot program.

Perspectives: Landlords Dawn and Dale McGuire vs. Tenants Alycia Floyd and Tim Connors during the eviction moratorium

First Published February 3rd, 2021 | Updated July 13th, 2021 Posted in News - 1 Comment

The McGuires allege that their tenants were trying everything they could to avoid paying rent; Floyd and Connors counter that their rental home was plagued with issues.

Heat Pump vs Furnace Calculator for Natural Gas Replacement

First Published January 27th, 2021 | Updated July 10th, 2024 Posted in News - 21 Comments

Are heat pumps cheaper to operate than natural gas boilers or furnaces? This heat pump vs furnace calculator shows the operating cost of air source heat pumps vs natural gas.

MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2020: Landrum, Vetstein and Roubicek Greenman

First Published January 25th, 2021 | Updated February 27th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The 2020 election results include Steffen Landrum on the Board of Directors and Richard Vetstein and Jordana Roubicek Greenman as joint Good Neighbor 2021.

Prepping Rentals for Winter Weather Year-Round

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

Preparing your rentals for the ice, snow and heavy rains of winter and early spring can head off catastrophe on many levels.

Letter from the Executive Director for February 2021: Lookup is Live

First Published January 25th, 2021 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

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.