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From just-cause eviction to RENT CONTROL

First Published February 26th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2021 Posted in evictions, policy - 1 Comment

Landlords need to understand how the just-cause eviction proposal in Boston turns so-called “mediation” into rent control.

Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

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

Members can search MassLandlords.net/Directory for our directory of local service providers reviewed by other members.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: The Cat Flea

Posted on February 17th, 2016 Posted in extermination - 0 Comments

This blood-feeding, the Cat Flea, insect is a notorious vector of disease such as murine typhus and bubonic plague called the “black death”.

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

Posted on February 15th, 2016 Posted in policy - 0 Comments

Moderator Ray Mariano before the MassLandlords.net Small Business Candidates' Night 2014.

When the Worcester Housing Authority announced that it had tripled aggregate wages for its residents, we took notice. Why hasn't HUD adopted this program?

Four Fun Facts about Landlording

First Published February 13th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in advice, humor - 0 Comments

Here is our list of 4 fun facts about landlording. Tenant Screening Services Sometimes Don't Check Massachusetts Criminal!

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.