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Waterproof Laminate Flooring put to the Test: Claims vs Data

First Published June 4th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 14 Comments

Is waterproof laminate flooring possible? We tested all seven brands available at a Massachusetts Lowe’s to find out.

Worcester’s New Landlord-Tenant Guarantee Program is Finally Here!

First Published May 24th, 2019 | Updated May 30th, 2019 Posted in News - 1 Comment

The City of Worcester’s Landlord-Tenant Guarantee (formerly known as Insurance Against Homelessness) started in May 2019.

Rent Control Redux? The $64,000 Question (aka the Bologna Story)

First Published May 12th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Rent control may be returning to Massachusetts. Here we reexamine the story of Vincent and Laura Bologna to show how rent control worked in practice.

Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge for Solar?

First Published May 12th, 2019 | Updated August 16th, 2024 Posted in best landlord practices - 3 Comments

This article goes in-depth on the Massachusetts laws and regulations that impact how and whether landlords can charge for solar.

MassLandlords.net Site Upgraded from Site5 to AWS, 35% Faster

First Published May 11th, 2019 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

New server lays foundation for market certification coming in 2019, saves cost, reduces latency.

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2019

Posted on May 7th, 2019 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for May 2019.

Gov. Baker’s Parking Thoughts: Copy Hartford, San Francisco?

First Published May 7th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts parking requirements present an obstacle to the creation of new affordable housing. Should we change the way we vote to repeal space minimums?

Cambridge Street Realty v Stewart Hits 30 Months and Counting

First Published May 6th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Cambridge Street Realty v Stewart decides on defective notices, showcases years-long court process.

Global (Over)Reach: Boston Globe Stokes Eviction Fear with Falsehoods

First Published April 9th, 2019 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

“Age of Evictions: As Rents Soar in Boston” article by Jenifer McKim and Alejandro Serrano fundamentally false. Globe refuses to publish corrections.

Three-Decker Structural Renovations

First Published April 9th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Example of a 19th century three-decker structural renovation to correct sagging floors by jacking and sistering beams and joists.