The Stick style flourished between 1850 and 1876. Stick Style architects wanted to express “truthfulness” by revealing the supporting posts & beams
The MetroWest Property Owners Association of Marlborough and Framingham joined MassLandlords.net on May 19, 2015. Press release.
Moisture problems are the key ingredient for mold, one of the costliest issues to resolve. Moisture problems commonly result from plumbing:
The Queen Anne style was originally based on the cottages that dotted the English countryside. It became popular in the US after the Philadelphia Exposition
New Department of Energy standards prohibit the manufacture of water heaters that don't meet guidelines. New water heaters are taller & wider.
Shingle style homes were originally meant to be quiet summer houses, not formal mansions that proclaim the owners’ wealth.
We recently spoke with a housing court judge about the eviction process and other areas of the law. Here are some things we learned:
The Second Empire style, often called the Mansard style because of its unique roof design, is one of the easiest to identify.
This detailed case study shows one landlord's tenant screening process. We evaluate the process and advise how they could do it better.
Other issues besides a rent escrow law to stop uncontrolled rent withholding are also important to Massachusetts small landlords