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Questions and Answers

Posted on November 18th, 2016 Posted in News - 3 Comments

A tenant's question about how a landlord should handle the conversion of an apartment building from oil to gas while properly accommodating their tenants.

Hundreds Attend Worcester Landlord Summit

Posted on November 17th, 2016 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This free landlord summit had about 460 attendees who took part in break-out sessions which included: fire safety, landlord-tenant law, and inspections.

Should I Use Rock Salt or Calcium Chloride? An Overview of Ice Removal

First Published November 17th, 2016 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in advice - 12 Comments

Rock Salt v Calcium Chloride: which deicing option is cheaper and safer for your property. This ice removal overview will keep your business from slipping.

Marijuana ballot question includes landlord rights

First Published October 27th, 2016 | Updated October 2nd, 2021 Posted in laws, News, policy - 2 Comments

Past Cambridge Assessor: Rent Control’s Deleterious Effect

November ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana includes language to protect landlords who want to ban growing or smoking on rental properties.

Massachusetts Landlords: Avoid Lawsuits With Customer Care

First Published October 24th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in advice - 1 Comment

Perhaps the best way for any landlord in Massachusetts to ease tensions that might exist with tenants is...

Nominations Open for the 2016 Good Neighbor Award

First Published October 21st, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in Awards - 0 Comments

Doug Quattrochi presents Jamie Williamson with the MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award 2015

Is there a non-member who has gone above and beyond to help landlords? Nominate them for this year's Good Neighbor Award.

What is to be done about “flipping” & displacement?

First Published October 20th, 2016 | Updated October 29th, 2016 Posted in evictions, investing, laws - 0 Comments

What is to be done when tenants are evicted and their buildings purchased in order to renovate them and rent or sell at a market price?

MassLandlords Elections December 2 through 16

First Published October 18th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in governance - 0 Comments

Annual voting will run from December 2 through 16 online, and in person at Springfield and Worcester's regularly scheduled monthly meetings.

Letter from the Executive Director for October 2016

First Published October 17th, 2016 | Updated October 29th, 2016 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Overall September was a good month but it was not without disappointment. I’ll talk about what went well and what didn’t.

$100,000 Asbestos Fine in “Environmental Justice Neighborhood”

First Published October 17th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in advice, News, repairs - 0 Comments

EPA clean-up limits require there not be one asbestos fiber in 100 cubic centimeters of air. Landlord alleged to have made toxic clouds of asbestos dust.