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SJC: OK to End Association with Project-Based Vouchers

First Published August 4th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Supreme Judicial Court rules that Burbank Apartments are in the clear to end association with project-based housing voucher program.

The Shower Disaster of Cassidy Contractor, A Tall Tale

First Published August 3rd, 2016 | Updated October 19th, 2021 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Landlords, don't get burned when you hire a contractor: Get a written agreement, outline expectations, and vet your service providers.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Crabgrass

First Published August 2nd, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Ford’s Hometown Services provides information on how to deal with crabgrass, an annual summer overgrowth that can be a real headache for landscaping.

Need a Bookkeeper? Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

First Published August 1st, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in directory, News - 0 Comments

Recent additions to MassLandlords' Service Provider Directory include recommendations for cleaning, bookkeeping, and constable services.

Local Voucher Program Approved

First Published July 30th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

Waltham city council votes to allocate $2.1 million of the Community Preservation Act funds for up to 50 local families in need of housing assistance.

Questions and Answers for May 2016

First Published July 28th, 2016 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

This month, MassLandlords tackles what to do when a tenant leaves a rental unit - through eviction, death, or abandonment - and leaves their stuff behind.

Letter from the Executive Director for July 2016

First Published July 26th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords strengthens operations by moving from volunteer to professional staffing and accepting assets from Springfield rental housing association.

Questions and Answers for July 2016

First Published July 25th, 2016 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This month, MassLandlords addresses how to prevent trespassers on your rental property and what to do about errors in collecting security deposits.

Does MassLandlords have your ZIP code?

First Published July 23rd, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Update your subscription preferences and make sure we have a zip code for you to get custom tailored notices of events near the ZIP code you enter.

Fires up 75%, Deaths Down 37%

First Published July 22nd, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Deaths related to structure fires are down, but overall fire instances are up, and many of the key causes are easily prevented by landlords.