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Space Heaters – Dangerous? Fire-causing? Cost-effective? Legal?

First Published March 3rd, 2020 | Updated April 18th, 2023 Posted in News - 5 Comments

Portable space heaters can be dangerous if used improperly, but they can also save money with careful use, and provide essential comfort.

MassLandlords Prepares Testimony on Fare Free WRTA

Posted on February 24th, 2020 Posted in transportation - 0 Comments

Worcester City Hall Skyline MassLandlords Paul Nguyen CC BY SA 4.0

MassLandlords testimony on the WRTA going fare free focuses on the city's obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.

Meris Bergquist, Mass Fair Housing Center Sue DPH over Lead Paint Discrimination

First Published January 30th, 2020 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

The 2019 Meris Bergquist Mass Fair Housing Center lawsuit against DPH for lead paint flies in the face of civil procedure and good sense.

Displaying Signs on Rental Property: Who Decides?

First Published January 30th, 2020 | Updated April 18th, 2023 Posted in News - 17 Comments

Public display of political signs from rental yards and windows can become controversial when landlords and tenants disagree.

Letter from the Executive Director for February 2020: Rent Control Hearing, Certification Test

Posted on January 30th, 2020 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

Freakonomics Looks at the Problem of Rent Control

First Published January 24th, 2020 | Updated July 28th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Rent control in major cities is a big problem with a complex solution

New Proposed Sanitary Code Changes Include Fridges, Mold Control

First Published January 9th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Proposed changes to the state sanitary code could impact landlords across Massachusetts.

Landlords Being Opted into Worcester Community Choice Electricity Supply

First Published January 9th, 2020 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Landlord FAQ for Worcester Community Choice electricity changes coming February 2020.

Letter from the Executive Director for January 2020

Posted on January 8th, 2020 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

2019 MassLandlords Annual Election Results: Kasabula, Hoffman

Posted on January 8th, 2020 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The 2019 election results include Michele Kasabula on the Board of Directors and Chief Deputy Sheriff of Hampden County Robert Hoffman as Good Neighbor 2019.