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Party Primary Elections will be Tuesday, September 4; Volunteer Now

First Published June 13th, 2018 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News

Readers who volunteer for a campaign of their choosing will learn valuable skills that can be transferred to housing policy advocacy.

High Court Rules Property Managers May Not Sign, File Summary Process Summons and Complaint

First Published June 11th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in evictions, News

Two cases decided May 2018 narrowly save landlord from 93A, but establish three new restrictions and open door to future 93A claims.

Summer Fire Safety for Multifamilies

First Published June 8th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News

Mulch fires, grills too close to buildings, and DIY s’mores campfires are risks landlords can help renters avoid.

Letter from the Executive Director for June 2018

Posted on June 6th, 2018 Posted in News

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for June 2018.

RPM Services v Williams, RPM Services v Hatcher Throw Western Court Practices into Spotlight

First Published May 15th, 2018 | Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in policy

Two Western District Court eviction cases highlight deficiencies in regional legal system, particularly noncompliant fillings by unauthorized persons.

Senate Presidency Moving from Chandler to Spilka: Review of Each On Housing

First Published May 13th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News

Senator Harriette Chandler (Worcester) will transition the role of Senate President to Karen Spilka (Ashland) this summer.

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2018

Posted on May 12th, 2018 Posted in News

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for May 2018.

Latest Updates on Boston’s Just Cause Eviction Rent Control

First Published May 11th, 2018 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in evictions, News

Too close to publication; check online for Jim Brooks Updates.

Landlord Fined $6,000, 3 Years’ Probation, for Forging Section 8 Documents, Gets off Easy

First Published May 10th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News

Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.

Owners Contemplate Statewide Ballot Initiative at April Policy Forum

First Published May 9th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News

MassLandlords members discussed the feasibility of a statewide ballot initiative or referendum at the April 14, 2018 policy forum.