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Real Estate Bar Association Appoints Landlord Attorney Emil Ward to Dispute Resolution Panel

First Published July 11th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in laws, News - 1 Comment

Real Estate Bar Association appoints experienced pro-landlord Attorney Emil Ward to its subsidiary Dispute Resolution panel

Need an Attorney? Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

First Published July 10th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Attorneys and service providers receive new recommendations and are added to MassLandlords' directory, bringing the running total to 234 entries.

How to Fix a Garbage Disposal

First Published July 9th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Save money and time by learning how to repair a faulty garbage disposal yourself rather than calling a plumber or replacing the unit.

Discrimination Do’s and Don’ts

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

Don't get caught up in a discrimination lawsuit: Read our list to understand what qualifies as a protected class in Massachusetts and at the federal level.

John Oliver Tackles Deleading Funding in “Last Week Tonight”

First Published July 6th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Late night television host tackles the importance of lead paint removal, focuses on low levels of funding for the high cost project.

Salem Landlord Facing Jail for Tenant Misbehavior?

First Published June 12th, 2016 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in Crime, News - 0 Comments

Town of Salem may charge landlord for not controlling tenants after police respond to multiple disturbances from his rental property.

Join us on Facebook to test your Knowledge

First Published June 11th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Join MassLandlords on Facebook to get information and increase your landlording knowledge about laws and statutes through fun trivia games.

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.