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HUD Bans Convictions (not just Arrests) as Automatic Disqualifier on Rental Applications

First Published June 10th, 2016 | Updated April 20th, 2023 Posted in laws, News, tenant screening - 1 Comment

Department of Housing and Urban Development bans blanket disqualifications for tenants with criminal convictions; landlords must consider cases individually

Successful Pilot of the Massachusetts Landlords Defense Fund

First Published June 9th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in evictions, laws, News - 0 Comments

Landlord Defense Fund does well with pilot: Funds collected to help a landord in need are paid back after he wins case, priming it to assist others.

Announcing the Massachusetts Landlord Defense Fund and Property Rights Fund

First Published June 8th, 2016 | Updated November 2nd, 2021 Posted in evictions, laws, News - 0 Comments

Become a Property Rights Supporter! Beacon Hill Gold Dome

MassLandlords creates two funds: one helps landlords with legal defenses, the other works to overturn one-sided property laws.

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2016

First Published June 7th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in humor, News - 0 Comments

April Fools' satire and one-click payments were a success, a new member joins the MassLandlords marketing team, and annual picnic gets kibosh for 2016.

Harvard Legal Aid offers to drop lawsuit if Cruz takes offer of $600,000

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

Harvard law students offer to drop legal action against School Street landlord if Cruz sells property for $600,000, but tenants were unaware of negotiaons.

Tenant group attacks elderly landlord, devalues his property

First Published June 4th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in Crime, News - 3 Comments

Boston's "just cause eviction" proposal could spell real trouble for landlords and put tenants at risk if special interest groups take advantage.

Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory April 2016

First Published June 3rd, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in directory - 1 Comment

MassLandlords members can search our directory for reviews of local service providers, including electric, plumbing, and property management.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Deer Tick

First Published June 2nd, 2016 | Updated April 17th, 2023 Posted in advice, extermination, News - 0 Comments

Deer ticks are the pests responsible for the spread of lyme disease; fortunately, treatment options exist for your rental property.

Update on the Fight to Stop the Free Rent Trick in Massachusetts

First Published June 1st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, evictions, News - 4 Comments

Requiring tenants to escrow withheld rent is one way to defeat the "free rent trick," but getting a compromise bill codified into law involves many factors.

Do you have more than 30 rental units?

First Published May 30th, 2016 | Updated February 4th, 2021 Posted in financials, News - 0 Comments

Financial software and online banking can simplify interest payments and recordkeeping for multi-unit landlords, especially owners with more than 30 units.