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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.

Housing Court Found Three Times as Likely as District Court to Have Eviction Exceed 90 Days

Posted on March 15th, 2016 Posted in evictions, laws, policy - 0 Comments

Today MassLandlords released a study that found significant differences in eviction cases between Housing Court and District Court.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Skunks

First Published March 13th, 2016 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in extermination - 0 Comments

Skunks are important to the balance of nature. Skunks are a member of the weasel family and have pointed noses and short legs, which make them waddle when they walk.

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.