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Letter from the Executive Director for April 2024: Oppose Eviction Sealing

First Published April 2nd, 2024 | Updated June 12th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Our Letter from the Executive Director for April 2024 focuses on our month-long broadcast opposed to eviction sealing, and gives some idea of the work team members have been doing on core services.

Landlords in Profile: Jo Landers

First Published March 28th, 2024 | Updated July 3rd, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A Holyoke landlord for 25 years, MassLandlords member Jo Landers focuses on maintaining good rental properties and good tenant relationships.

Spring Notice for 2024 Annual Business Meeting and Elections: October instead of December

Posted on March 27th, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

A MassLandlords branded bic pen and in-person event nametag sit on a MassLandlords tablecloth.

Our 2024 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in October 2024. Now is the time to volunteer.

Landlords in Mass. Sued for Discrimination Following Watchdog Sting Operation

Posted on March 25th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A screen shot of part of a text conversation between a housing provider and a prospective tenant. The first message reads “Hello Gwen, Sure! I’m showing the unit today at 3 pm. Would you and your husband by available to stop by? If not, what other day and time would work for you? The unit is available for 09/01/23, would that work for you?” The reply reads “Yes, that works. I will try to swing by today at 3 pm. I also wanted to follow up and ask if this unit accepts Section 8 housing vouchers?” The reply from the housing provider reads “Unfortunately, vouchers are not allowed for this building. So sorry!”

Twenty housing providers reportedly turned down applicants for claiming to have Section 8 housing vouchers, an unlawful action in Massachusetts.

How to engage renters against eviction sealing

First Published March 13th, 2024 | Updated May 21st, 2024 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

A cartoon image of a blue triple-decker home shows every unit is occupied. A woman shakes a rug out of a second-story window, a young man relaxes on the front steps, and an older man waters flowers on the lawn.

Talking points to share with renters.

Natural Disasters Cause Spike in Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums

Posted on March 6th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A raging wildfire behind a hilly area of California nearly blocks out the sun with large clouds of smoke.

As insurance companies struggle to cover billions in damages from wildfires, storms and floods, premiums increase exponentially. Homeowners bear the cost.

Talking Points Opposed to 193 H.4138 H.4356 Eviction Sealing, Judgment Debt Cancelation

First Published March 5th, 2024 | Updated June 4th, 2024 Posted in policy - 0 Comments

Detailed talking points opposed to 193 H.4318 and H.4356 the bond bill and the HOMES Act.

URGENT: Contact Your Senator and Renters to Oppose 193 H.4138, H.4356; Eviction Sealing, Debt Cancellation

First Published March 3rd, 2024 | Updated June 12th, 2024 Posted in policy - 9 Comments

193 H.4356 the HOMES Act would seal eviction records and cancel debts. It will hurt housing providers, good renters, the courts and many more.

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2024: It’s a Secret

First Published March 1st, 2024 | Updated April 25th, 2024 Posted in News - 13 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for March 2024 ends our rental assistance lawsuit, starts new projects for events and notices to quit, and recaps some successful events.

If You Need to Upgrade to 400-Amp Electric Service, Plan One Year in Advance or More

Posted on February 29th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

collage with three pictures: 1) a closeup of a green circuit board; 2) an outdoor bank of electric meters; and 3) a closeup of two semiconductors.

Heat pumps and car chargers in your rentals might require a service upgrade to 200 or 400 amps. Be sure to plan well in advance.