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New HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals, Certificates Bought Online

First Published August 24th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A new HUD document provides guidance for housing providers considering requests to allow service and emotional support animals in rentals.

Cash for Keys – Could it Work for You?

First Published August 24th, 2020 | Updated July 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Two people stand outside a house. An older one holds a wad of dollar bills and extends his hand toward the younger one. The younger one holds out keys.

Cash for keys might be the answer for landlords wanting to avoid spending untold thousands and endless months on an eviction process.

Housing and Planning Group Proposes Expansion of RAFT Program

First Published August 9th, 2020 | Updated September 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Changes to the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program would allow eligible families to access $10,000 in aid.

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner in a Vinyl Replacement Window with Vinyl Siding

First Published August 7th, 2020 | Updated September 26th, 2025 Posted in News - 7 Comments

Window air conditioners can crack vinyl window frames and vinyl siding. Here is advice for how to install them without cracking either.

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2020: Political Opportunism

Posted on August 7th, 2020 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

Oppose TOPA Consolidated Amendment A to “An Act enabling partnerships for growth”

First Published July 30th, 2020 | Updated November 5th, 2024 Posted in News, policy - 2 Comments

Consolidated Amendment A to 191 H.4879 H.4887 Tenant Opportunity to Purchase would prevent you from selling your property into an LLC you owned or to your children.

Amendments to Economic Development Bill would Cancel Rents

First Published July 27th, 2020 | Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in News - 7 Comments

Massachusetts representatives, including Connolly and Honan, are filing changes to the H.4879 bill that call for full blown rent cancellation in some cases.

How to File Written Testimony Against Rent Cancellation 191 H.4878 HD.5166 S.2831 SD.2992

Posted on July 24th, 2020 Posted in policy - 4 Comments

How to provide landlord testimony against the "COVID-19 Housing Stability Act" 191 H.4878 HD.5166 S.2831 SD.2992 aka rent cancellation.

Open Letter re: H.4878 HD.5166 Rent Cancellation

First Published July 16th, 2020 | Updated December 30th, 2024 Posted in policy - 1 Comment

191 HD.5166 and SD.2992 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" (rent cancellation) are unsalvageable.

Rent Cancellation bills 191 H.4878 HD.5166, S.2831 SD.2992

First Published July 14th, 2020 | Updated June 4th, 2024 Posted in policy - 7 Comments

Make your voice heard: Two bills before the legislature threaten rental stability for landlords and tenants alike, with little input from property owners.