Blog - Archived - Page 8 of 106

How to Soundproof a Triple-Decker Rental Home

Posted on November 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Noise can easily travel between floors. Fortunately, there are ways to soundproof a triple-decker or multifamily rental property.

Business Opportunity: Rent from Accessory Dwelling Units Counts Toward Income for Mortgage Financing

Posted on November 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A backyard on a sunny day. A corner of a white house with back porch is visible on the left. On the right of the back yard sits a dark orange tiny home or renovated shed with door and windows.

Lenders may consider forecast rental income from existing or planned ADUs when borrowers seek residential financing.

Rent Control, TOPA and More Tue 11/14

First Published November 9th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in policy - 2 Comments

Rent control, TOPA and bills to ban security deposits, tenant screening with credit scores and more being heard Tuesday November 14, 2023.

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2023: Annual Elections for Director plus Bylaws

Posted on November 2nd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for November 2023 details progress towards emissions reductions, rent control opposition and housing stability. Plus we have annual elections coming up.

Spotting Water Infiltration Early Can Save Thousands in Property Damage

Posted on October 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A black and white image of a flooded residential street with water up almost to the front doors of the houses. A man in a rowboat sits with his back to the camera.

Ask your renters to let you know if they see any signs of water infiltration or flooding so you can avoid significant property damage.

MassLandlords Offers Housing Provider Perspectives on Mass Save

Posted on October 24th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Five ladders lean against a vinyl clad three-decker with four technicians removing individual pieces of siding to drill holes for blow-in cellulose.

In preparation for an August 2023 panel, we spoke with landlords who used Mass Save and sent our recommendations to the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council for consideration.

Ferreira v. Charland – Another Unfortunate Court Decision for Massachusetts Landlords

First Published October 23rd, 2023 | Updated April 18th, 2024 Posted in News - 4 Comments

photo of the stately John Adams Courthouse, Boston.

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently issued a decision that once again favors renters’ rights over landlords’.

Notice of Annual Meeting 2023: MassLandlords Annual Elections Nov. 27 through Dec. 19

Posted on October 20th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Members in good standing must vote online at MassLandlords.net/vote in this year’s annual election.

Chapter 186: Change the Locks for Those Under Threat of Domestic Violence

Posted on October 17th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A close-up of a white front door with black lock and handle. A silver key on a ring of other keys hangs from the lock.

MGL Chapter 186 allows landlords to change the locks if their renter is at risk of domestic violence, even if the accused also lives in the unit.

Letter from the Executive Director for October 2023: Leominster Flooded, as Expected =(

Posted on October 3rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for October 2023 details our ongoing policy work on climate, rent control and rental assistance. We also discuss our return to more regular in-person events.