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“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.

Letter from the Executive Director for January 2016

Posted on January 19th, 2016 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Happy New Year! This letter from the Executive Director recaps the progress made in 2015 and reaffirm these goals for 2016.

Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

First Published January 18th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in directory, News - 0 Comments

Members can search for local service providers reviewed by other members. If you're a non-member, you might want to make note of the November additions.

Ice Breaker Mats Really Work

First Published January 16th, 2016 | Updated April 20th, 2023 Posted in advice, repairs - 1 Comment

We first learned about ice breaker mats years ago, and we know from a member's long-time experience that these mats really work and last for years.

Winter is Coming: Tell Your Tenants About Fuel Assistance

First Published January 15th, 2016 | Updated November 22nd, 2025 Posted in advice, financials - 0 Comments

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers fuel assistance to tenants with low incomes, including fuel costs or rent.

Questions and Answers for December 2015

First Published January 13th, 2016 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, groups - 0 Comments

Questions and answers from December 2015 on the MassLandlords message boards.