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Eviction Sealing Effective May 2025 – What Landlords Need to Know

First Published November 19th, 2024 | Updated September 17th, 2025

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Eviction sealing passed into law in August 2024, effective mid-2025. Nearly all eviction cases may be sealed under the right circumstances.

Networking Events and Live Training

First Published January 22nd, 2014 | Updated September 15th, 2025

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Real estate events for education & networking in Marlborough, Worcester, Fitchburg, Southbridge, Springfield and Zoom weekly, monthly, soon!

Outcomes for 2023

Posted on August 29th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for 2023 filings

Massachusetts Urban Conservancy Launches First Fundraiser for Biodiversity Project in Randolph

First Published August 26th, 2025 | Updated August 28th, 2025 Posted in buildings, News - 0 Comments

Our new conservancy MUC is raising funds to support its first project, the purchase, protection and removal of invasive plants from a small plot in Randolph.

Letter from the Executive Director for September 2025: MUC GoFundMe!

Posted on August 27th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for September 2025 reviews lots of work done in many different areas. The MUC GoFundMe is live!

Mass Save Designated Equity Communities Going Live; Billions for Decarbonization and Utility Savings Available

Posted on August 27th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A view from a rooftop near the Massachusetts State capitol. Standing on this rooftop you might feel the warm fall sunset counteracting a cold breeze. You would likely hear traffic, kids laughing and screaming in the Boston Common, and people walking. These elements are all visible in the image.

Billions of dollars of distributive funding are available to decarbonize housing in Massachusetts thanks to the Mass Save plan.

Massachusetts Urban Conservancy Events for MassLandlords

First Published August 11th, 2025 | Updated August 27th, 2025

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The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy takes donations of unbuildable land from Massachusetts landlords and others. Learn how MUC can help you reduce costs.

SJC: Landlords May Not Deduct Cleaning Fees From Security Deposits

Posted on August 26th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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In Peebles v. JRK, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled landlords may not use the renter’s security deposit to pay for cleaning or other reasonable wear and tear, even if the lease requires it.

What is a Lodging? When Do I Need a Rooming House License?

Posted on August 26th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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What does it mean in Massachusetts for a building to be a lodging?

Renting Less Than Four Rooms: Sanitary Code Tips

Posted on August 26th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A photograph of a bedroom with the door open, revealing a kitchen in the next room. A double bed with a gray bedspread takes up most of the room, with a dresser and window on the opposite wall. The walls are white.

Renting four or more rooms individually may require a license, but remember the state sanitary code provides rules for landlords renting out three or fewer rooms, as well.

Eviction Sealing Effective May 2025 – What Landlords Need to Know

Networking Events and Live Training

Outcomes for 2023

Massachusetts Urban Conservancy Launches First Fundraiser for Biodiversity Project in Randolph

Letter from the Executive Director for September 2025: MUC GoFundMe!

Mass Save Designated Equity Communities Going Live; Billions for Decarbonization and Utility Savings Available

Massachusetts Urban Conservancy Events for MassLandlords

SJC: Landlords May Not Deduct Cleaning Fees From Security Deposits

What is a Lodging? When Do I Need a Rooming House License?

Renting Less Than Four Rooms: Sanitary Code Tips

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