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Snow Clearing Ordinances

First Published February 11th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in policy - 6 Comments

As landlords we must clear the snow from our properties. If we have an agreement with a tenant that calls for the tenant to remove the snow, that's fine. .

Passing the Torch: Changes to the MassLandlords Board of Directors

First Published February 9th, 2016 | Updated January 4th, 2022 Posted in News, press releases - 0 Comments

Following our December 2015 election for director, there were some changes made to the MassLandlords board of directors. The vote was close.

Questions and Answers for January 2016

First Published February 7th, 2016 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in groups - 0 Comments

When your tenant wants to leave early: MassLandlords provides an answer to the top question posed by landlords on our message boards in January 2016.

Avoid Triple Damages with this Security Deposit Checklist

Posted on February 5th, 2016 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

This landlord messed up the security deposit law and his lawful eviction was overturned. The case is going on two years! Don't end up like this landlord!

Why are Landlords Hated So?

First Published February 4th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2020 Posted in advice, best landlord practices - 40 Comments

On the list of hated or mocked professions, surely landlords rank with attorneys and used car salesmen. But we provide shelter.

“Godzilla” El Niño Suggests Winter Will be Mild Overall

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

El Niño is the name given to what happens to the Pacific Ocean every two to seven years. Landlords might relax, snow removers might start plan B.

Update on the Senate Commission

First Published January 31st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

We have written previously about our seat on the Senate Special Commission on Housing. Here’s a rundown of their “long-term recommendations”.

Private rental housing comes to the rescue

Posted on January 28th, 2016 Posted in advice, financials - 1 Comment

Lost is the unpopular idea that not every renter can live in the neighborhood of their choice. But maybe they can. Maybe there is more choice than they say.

Boston Landlords Startled to See 8 to 11% Tax Increases

First Published January 26th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in financials, News, policy, taxes - 0 Comments

Boston Landlords Startled to See 8 to 11% Tax Increases. As reported by the Boston Globe, Boston's commissioner of assessing increased property values for two-families by 17%, and for three-families by 20%.

The Mortgage Professor Calls Lease-to-Own a Possible Win-Win

First Published January 22nd, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, financials, investing - 0 Comments

Lease-to-Own is a possible win-win. In this article, Jack Guttentag describes the weaknesses that drive sellers and buyers together under lease-to-own.