Tenant Right of First Refusal: Legislative Activity as of March 2018
The tenant right of first refusal died in the legislature and Cambridge, but Somerville intends to file a home rule petition in April.
The tenant right of first refusal died in the legislature and Cambridge, but Somerville intends to file a home rule petition in April.
Announcing the MassLandlords Plunger™
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Beginning today, owners, managers, and service providers in Massachusetts will be able to purchase the MassLandlords Plunger™, a multipurpose landlord tool developed in collaboration with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Joins MassLandlords, Inc.
NWCLA's new service contract with MassLandlords stands to provide 140 landlord members, and more than 1,000 rental units, with services and savings.
Can a Landlord Prohibit Satellite Dishes?
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The satellite industry says landlords cannot prohibit satellite dishes, but the actual regulations say there are times when we can.
GoodLandlordTalk: How to Avoid a Fight with your Tenant
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How the primal perspective sheds light on landlord-tenant relationships and can help diffuse conflict. By The Good Landlord.
MassDEP Preparing to Define Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems
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A new law requires new or renovated sprinklers to shut off when it’s wet outside. Specifically what this means is up to MassDEP to say.
Judge William Abrashkin Shares Perspective on Public Service
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Judge William Abrashkin of the Springfield Housing Authority and Western Division Housing Court spoke Feb 8, 2018 in Longmeadow.
New “Benefits Drip” Email Series for Members
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MassLandlords members in good standing can now receive not-too-frequent reminders and tips about member benefits.
How Members Save on Paint at Home Depot
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MassLandlords members are eligible for savings on paint and special consideration on non-paint purchases over $1,000 and $8,000.
Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge an Application Fee?
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A short analysis of whether Massachusetts landlords and brokers can charge apartment application fees, including what-ifs. Updated for context broker vs. landlord.
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