Worcester Revisiting “Four or More” Rule on Density
Owners coordinating to reform long-standing prohibition on density in college housing, extended families.
Owners coordinating to reform long-standing prohibition on density in college housing, extended families.
Remembering Representative Chris Walsh
State Representative Walsh, who supported sensible land-use laws and rent escrow initiatives proposed by MassLandlords, will be missed.
Yim v Seattle Overturns “First in Time” Ordinance
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Court overturns Seattle ordinance eliminating landlord’s discretion in choosing tenants.
Jim Brooks Stabilization Act 190th General Court H.4142 Sent to Study
The Jim Brooks Stabilization Act aka Just Cause Eviction Rent Control H.4142 was sent to study on May 2, 2018, ending action for the 2017-2018 legislative session.
Tenant Right of First Refusal: Details of MA Proposal, Comparison with DC TOPA
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A summary of the H.3017 tenant right of first refusal by Denise Provost and a comparison with D.C.’s tenant opportunity to purchase act (TOPA).
Tenant Right of First Refusal: An Essay on the Merits and Shortcomings as Public Policy
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What assumptions underlie the tenant right of first refusal? Would alternative policies work better against displacement?
Heat Pumps Now Cheaper Per BTU Than Natural Gas
Cold-rated heat pumps now deliver more BTU’s for the money than natural gas. Coupled with solar, these could be a game-changer.
Letter from the Executive Director for April 2018
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for April 2018.
Shoveling Out the Past: A Note on Changes to the Snow Laws
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Massachusetts no longer has law on “unnatural accumulation.” Owners must clear as for guests.
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.
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