By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. The freedom to publicly express opinions, support causes and convey dissent is a valued and fundamental right in America, staunchly protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The display of political signs on rental property, while sometimes controversial, is an important component of…

January was a record month for us in terms of our networking and training events. We had ten events, more than in any previous month, including a webinar, a state-wide event, a crash course, and a hearing. We also had two staff-managed events going on at the same time: Waltham…

By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Writer Rent control is a hot-button issue for many landlords and tenants, especially in big cities, where the cost of living can be very high. That won’t be new information for Massachusetts landlords: Earlier this year, boston.com reported that Boston ranks as the third-most expensive city…

By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Writer Landlords, take note: Changes are coming to 105 CMR 410 the Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, e.g., the state sanitary code. These pending revisions follow a round of public commentary this September, and some could have a major impact on rental property owners…

This month I’ll review 2019 and look ahead at what we hope lies in store for 2020. In 2019, MassLandlords membership reached an all-time high of 1,662 members state-wide, up 18% from a year ago. At time of writing, with the December books not yet closed, it looked like revenue…

In December, MassLandlords members voted in our annual business meeting on the next director to succeed Joyce Nierodzinski on our five member volunteer board. We met our quorum target of 339, with 368 members participating either online or at a physical meeting, including abstentions. Michele Kasabula’s total score was 690,…

By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Writer Homeless shelters in Massachusetts are concerned about some of the proposed changes to 105 CMR 410: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, otherwise known as the state sanitary code, including additions that would require more space between beds and blankets be laundered between each…