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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

Questions and Answers for March 2016

First Published April 5th, 2016 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, groups - 0 Comments

Why tax forms are issued for security deposits, and how to successfully work with long term tenants who are behind on the rent

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2016

First Published April 4th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2016. This month's update is about a new member service and three public policy situations.

We are the Massachusetts Landlord Association

Posted on April 3rd, 2016 Posted in groups, News - 4 Comments

Map showing local landlord associations in Massachusetts. Blue are MassLandlords members.

We are the new Massachusetts Landlord Association,a 501(c)6 not-for-profit. This article links to older sites and organizations that may still be operating.

Landlords Propose “Just Cause Move-out” Ordinance for City of Boston.

Posted on April 1st, 2016 Posted in News, policy, press releases - 0 Comments

MassLandlords announced today the filing of a "Just Cause Move-out" ordinance with the City of Boston. The ordinance protects right to collect rent.

Just Cause Eviction: A Trojan Horse for Boston

First Published March 18th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2021 Posted in advice, evictions, policy - 1 Comment

The just cause eviction proposal making rounds at Boston City Hall is the fourth attempt of the same players.

Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

Posted on March 16th, 2016 Posted in directory, News - 0 Comments

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

The Ongoing AirBnB Saga

First Published March 15th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in policy, tenant screening - 1 Comment

The AirBnB saga: A source of angst for the hotel lobby and for some landlords in particular.