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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.

Oregon Rent Control now Statewide: Full Analysis

First Published April 7th, 2019 | Updated November 10th, 2025 Posted in News - 3 Comments

Oregon rent control took effect February 2019 and imposed just cause eviction restrictions as well as CPI + 7% maximum increases.

Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) for Landlords

First Published April 7th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A guide to limited assistance representation (LAR) for landlords headed to court for eviction or other matters. Pros and cons of LAR.

HUD Commentary for the Worcester Health and Housing Block Party

Posted on April 6th, 2019 Posted in News, policy, subsidy - 0 Comments

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Commentary prepared for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Worcester Health and Housing Block Party on the Hill April 6, 2019.