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The Best Free Background Check in MA: Eviction Court Records

First Published June 30th, 2017 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in advice, evictions, News, tenant screening - 0 Comments

A step-by-step guide to checking eviction court records, the best free background check in Massachusetts. Massachusetts landlords in need of a free...

Join Your Local Board of Advisors or Directors for a New Dropped Ceiling

First Published June 29th, 2017 | Updated August 11th, 2021 Posted in governance, groups, News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords Advisors have two important but non-operational goals. The reward for volunteering will be surprising and unexpected....

Letter from the Executive Director for June 2017

Posted on June 28th, 2017 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

In May we improved our administration. We also revamped what it means to be a Property Rights Supporter. I’ll tell you about each of these...

Social Media as a Business Tool for Landlords and Property Managers: Part 1

First Published June 27th, 2017 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in advice, best landlord practices, News - 0 Comments

Having an online presence is becoming ever more important, especially for business owners. The easiest and most effective way to start or upgrade your....

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Carpenter Ants

Posted on June 26th, 2017 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Carpenter Ants can be black or combination of red and black or red and brown. Workers vary in size and can range from ¼ to ½ inch and the queens range...

Save a Life: Talk to your Tenants About Naloxone (Narcan)

First Published June 25th, 2017 | Updated August 7th, 2024 Posted in advice, Did you know?, News - 1 Comment

Naloxone (brand name “Narcan”) is a cheap over-the-counter drug that should be a part of every household first aid kit. If it was already in every....

Rent to College Students? MEFA Loans Can Pay the Rent

First Published June 24th, 2017 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in financials, News, subsidy - 1 Comment

The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) helps undergraduates and graduate students afford higher education, typically tuition.

Pros and Cons of the Massachusetts Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

First Published June 23rd, 2017 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, News - 13 Comments

The month-to-month rental agreement in Massachusetts has the following advantages and disadvantages. In Massachusetts, a month-to-month...

Questions and Answers for May 2017

First Published May 30th, 2017 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, best landlord practices, News - 3 Comments

Questions and Answers for May 2017 is a short monthly piece where we publish a question that was answered on one of the MassLandlords message boards.

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2017: It’s Okay to Ask

Posted on May 29th, 2017 Posted in advice, Did you know?, News - 0 Comments

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2017: It’s Okay to Ask is a letter to all MassLandlords members and subscribers letting them know they can ask...