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An Update on some Rent Escrow Negotiations

First Published March 11th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2021 Posted in financials, laws, policy - 0 Comments

The MassLandlords strategy is to have a public policy advocate, but that doesn't stop any one of us from seeing if something can be done about Rent Escrow.

Burst Pipes: How to Avoid and How to Fix

First Published March 10th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, so if your pipes hit that temperature, they might become burst pipes. It all depends on one factor: pressure.

An Open Letter to Boston City Council on Just Cause Eviction

Posted on March 9th, 2016 Posted in News, policy - 1 Comment

Just Cause Eviction is favored by certain tenant advocates who fear market forces, gentrification and displacement. We urge you not to pursue it.

Jamie Williamson Presented with 2015 MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award

Posted on March 8th, 2016 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Chairwoman Jamie Williamson is presented with a commemorative plaque for the 2015 Good Neighbor Award.

Notices to Quit Explained

First Published March 6th, 2016 | Updated February 4th, 2021 Posted in forms, News - 0 Comments

Eviction notices are an important step in a legal eviction process. MassLandlords' brochure on notices to quit will be distributed in court service centers.

Tax Refund Warning from Attorney General Maura Healey

Posted on March 5th, 2016 Posted in advice, Crime, taxes - 0 Comments

According to what Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said on Boston Public Radio, the fastest growing form of identity theft is stealing tax refunds.

Prevent Ice Dams by Regular Raking… or Hope for More Warm Weather

Posted on March 3rd, 2016 Posted in advice, repairs - 0 Comments

Usually roof rakes sell out this time of year, but the unusually warm weather seems to have left them in-stock, along with fewer ice dams.

Worcester Housing Authority “Tough Love” Produces Results and Eye Rolling

First Published March 1st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in evictions, policy - 0 Comments

When the Worcester Housing Authority announced that it had tripled aggregate wages for its residents, we took notice and discovered something interesting.

Questions and Answers for February 2016

First Published February 29th, 2016 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Questions and Answers, taken from our message board from February, 2016.

Letter from the Executive Director for February 2016

First Published February 27th, 2016 | Updated February 4th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Membership and revenues are up, meetings are well-attended, and professionally staffed trade association is on the horizon for landlord education group.