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Hey Man, Can We Smoke Weed Here?

First Published April 23rd, 2016 | Updated November 24th, 2021 Posted in Crime, laws, News, policy, tenant screening - 1 Comment

Massachusetts voters may have to decide this coming November whether to legalize cannabis (marijuana) in the way that alcohol is legal.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Eastern Subterranean Termites

First Published April 21st, 2016 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in advice, extermination - 0 Comments

As their name indicates the type of termites we deal with in New England are Subterranean and are typically moving around in the soil.

Burst Pipe Follow-Up: Closed Circuit Pipes

First Published April 19th, 2016 | Updated November 24th, 2021 Posted in advice, repairs - 0 Comments

Burst pipes can be prevented by letting faucets drip a little bit. This relieves the pressure, and even if the lines freeze, they are less likely to burst.

Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

First Published April 17th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in directory, News - 0 Comments

Members can search for local service providers directory that have been reviewed by other members. Browse through the November additions.

Slides from MA Bar Association Presentation

First Published April 15th, 2016 | Updated February 4th, 2021 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

The Massachusetts Bar Association tackles landlord-tenant issues, plus, housing court study feedback and Insurance Against Homelessness information.

Are Massachusetts Liability Waivers Enforceable for Landlords?

First Published April 14th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

We had believed that no way, no how could a landlord get their tenants or their tenants' guests to waive their right to sue. Well, hold that thought.

Do you have more than 30 rental units?

Posted on April 12th, 2016 Posted in financials, investing - 0 Comments

Do you manage more than 30 rental units? When the number of units under management starts flirting with 30, 40, 50 or more it greatly complicates things

Massachusetts vs The World

First Published April 10th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts floats in space above planet Earth, a state with housing policy independent of most anywhere.

How do Massachusetts laws and landlords compare with what's going out outside our state's borders? We'll update you as news filters toward us.

Tech Insider: Shower Turns Color to Tell You “You’ve Had Enough”

Posted on April 9th, 2016 Posted in repairs - 0 Comments

This shower head uses the water pressure in the line to generate power. No battery required! It tracks water used each shower.

Beware of Tub Overflow Drains With Rusted Screws

First Published April 7th, 2016 | Updated November 28th, 2021 Posted in repairs - 3 Comments

Tub overflow drains in older houses are especially prone to rusted screws. You may find it impossible to snake the tub or fix a malfunctioning stopper