Filings Week Ending 2021 October 16
Filings Week Ending 2021 October 09
What Does it Cost to Help the Massachusetts Homeless?
| Posted in News, policy - 5 Comments
Helping those experiencing homelessness is a costly endeavor; the Insurance Against Homelessness program would be a small addition to the state budget.
Letter from the Executive Director for June 2016
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Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield desires merger with MassLandlords. Board approves; members to vote on June 8.
Solar in MA: What, Why, and When
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Lower operating costs and lucrative profits are key factors in the growing prevalance of solar power farms in Massachusetts.
The Shower Disaster of Cassidy Contractor, A Tall Tale
| Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments
Landlords, don't get burned when you hire a contractor: Get a written agreement, outline expectations, and vet your service providers.
7 Ways You Can Collect a Rental Applicant’s Proof of Income
| Posted in News - 15 Comments
Pay stubs, offer letters, and tax returns are all ways to verify tenant income, but tenants in special circumstances can still provide proof of income.
Letter from the Executive Director For August 2016
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Improvements to rental forms, message boards, and the newsletter and rental directory are on the horizon for MassLandlords after a busy summer.
The Dangers of Not Vetting Your Vendors
Choose your vendors carefully and make sure they're insured to avoid problems with liability, fraud, property damage and poor performance.
How to Fix a Loose Door Hinge
Don't ditch the door or replace the hinge: The solution to a loose door hinge is easier, and cheaper, than you might think.
