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Il-lodge-ical: the Worcester lodging house ordinance

First Published November 20th, 2020 | Updated July 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

The City of Worcester lodging house ordinance may be vulnerable to legal challenge, especially as households merge to weather COVID-19 economic fallout.

Pending Law H.5018 Proposes Tax Credits for Landlords

First Published October 26th, 2020 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Tax credits, which could take years or decades to pay out, are the latest proposal for stabilizing housing after the State of Emergency

The AFFH Rule, Fair Housing and Community Development

First Published October 26th, 2020 | Updated December 30th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The recent rescission of the AFFH rule, implemented by President Obama in 2015, may reverse progress on housing segregation and equal access to opportunity.

Local Ballots will Have Transparency Question this November

First Published October 26th, 2020 | Updated October 4th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Many districts are asking citizens: Should Legislative committee voting results be made public?

Thinking Eviction? Think Alternatives to Eviction

First Published October 23rd, 2020 | Updated June 3rd, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Eviction isn’t always the most optimal way to vacate your rentals. Depending on specifics, you might consider alternatives to eviction.

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2020: A Time of Uncertainty

Posted on October 23rd, 2020 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for November 2020.

Under the CDC Moratorium Is It Legal to Send a Notice to Quit?

First Published October 15th, 2020 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in laws - 2 Comments

Even if it may seem legal to send a notice to quit for nonpayment after October 17, think carefully about the criminal penalties and consult with an attorney before doing so.

Message Board Moratorium Bulletin from October 12 RE: End of State Eviction Moratorium, Start of CDC Moratorium

First Published October 14th, 2020 | Updated June 4th, 2024 Posted in laws - 1 Comment

The announcement below was posted to MassLandlords message boards on Monday, October 12 about the end of the Massachusetts eviction moratorium and the start of the CDC moratorium.

Ranked Choice Voting Prevents Situations Like Fall River’s 2019 Mayoral Election

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

Vote “yes” for ranked choice voting at the November election to eliminate non-majority winners and Fall River-like situations

Infinite Moratorium Bills 191 H.5018 S.2918

First Published October 9th, 2020 | Updated October 12th, 2020 Posted in policy - 4 Comments

H.5018 S.2918 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" is an unconstitutional infinite eviction moratorium.