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New “Benefits Drip” Email Series for Members

First Published March 13th, 2018 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords members in good standing can now receive not-too-frequent reminders and tips about member benefits.

Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge an Application Fee?

First Published March 7th, 2018 | Updated January 14th, 2025 Posted in laws, News - 22 Comments

A short analysis of whether Massachusetts landlords and brokers can charge apartment application fees, including what-ifs. Updated for context broker vs. landlord.

Attorney Stuart Schrier Receives MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award 2017

First Published March 4th, 2018 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

Attorney Schrier was recognized by the MassLandlords membership for his incisive, out-of-the-box thinking against Just Cause Eviction.

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2018

Posted on March 1st, 2018 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Invitations from MassDEP and City of Worcester. NWCLA and RHABC sign contracts. Alexis Gee, Peter Vickery new roles. SPOA lawsuit.

HUD Loses Case to CT Nonprofit, Section 8 “Small Area” FMRs Roll Out

First Published February 28th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

In OCA v Carson, the US District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined HUD to continue with its planned roll-out of small area fair market rents.

Associate Justice Robert Fields Clarifies Rent Escrow at Springfield Event

First Published February 21st, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

Associate Justice Robert Fields of the Western Division Housing Court discussed rent escrow and other topics in Longmeadow in December.

Review of LegalZoom for Massachusetts Lease Form

First Published February 14th, 2018 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in forms, laws - 0 Comments

Is the LegalZoom lease for Massachusetts any good? An in-depth review of LegalZoom and its lease for Massachusetts rental property.

Do Landlords have to Provide Window Coverings in Massachusetts?

First Published February 7th, 2018 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in laws - 2 Comments

This article will answer "Do landlords have to provide window coverings in Massachusetts?" and help you find answers to similar questions yourself.

YouTube Your Way to a Better House

First Published February 6th, 2018 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in advice, buildings - 0 Comments

A short review of some handy YouTube videos that will make you handier.

Letter from the Executive Director for February 2018

First Published February 5th, 2018 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Changes going into February include new hires, the introduction of a Square point of sale initiative, and a continued relationship with New Leaf Legal.