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MassLandlords Testifies at Lengthy Joint Committee Hearing: No Rent Control or TOPA

First Published December 5th, 2023 | Updated November 5th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A screen capture of a Caucasian woman at her desk on a Zoom meeting.

The Nov. 14 Joint Committee on Housing hearing lasted nearly 6 hours, with multiple bills on the docket. We brought your voices and testified.

It’s a Start: State’s Deleading Tax Credit Doubles to $3,000

First Published December 4th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in News - 3 Comments

Closeup photo of a wooden staircase newel, with hardwood floor in the background and a staircase leading down to an exterior door.

An increase in the state’s deleading tax credit, instigated by MassLandlords’ action, falls far short of what we proposed and what is needed.

Letter from the Executive Director for December 2023: We Changed a Law!

Posted on December 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Our Letter from the Executive Director for December 2023 covers the deleading credit, a State House hearing, and cost savings initiatives, among other topics.

MassLandlords Argued Appeal of EOHLC Records Suit, Still No Decision

Posted on November 30th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts 2020 evictions. $36,421,049 total amount of all 2020 judgments. Confirmed forced move-outs 844. Estimated forced move-outs 4,000. Massachusetts 2021 evictions. $39 million total amount of all 2021 judgments. 1,230 confirmed forced move-outs. 5,615 estimated forced move-outs.

The appeal of MassLandlords vs. the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities was heard at the Court of Appeal October 5, 2023.

Widely Used Refrigerant Completing Phaseout for Commercial, Industrial

Posted on November 29th, 2023 Posted in News - 7 Comments

a photo of five different colored chemical tanks labeled with refrigerant names like 404A, 410A, 407C and 134A.

R-410A, a common refrigerant in heat pumps and HVAC, is being phased out for commercial and industrial use. Is residential use next? Should it be?

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.