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Zoning

Zoning is governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A and Chapter 40B, and from there is set individually by each municipality. For local guidance on which uses may be permitted, consult your town or city zoning ordinance. For a state-level discussion of how zoning exacerbates homelessness and the housing crisis,…

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Rent Escrow

Mandatory rent escrow could stop the "free rent trick" in Massachusetts. Learn about pros and cons of the various options here.
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Student Housing

Student housing, college housing, and the no-more-than-four rule.
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Fixed Price Entity Creation (LLC’s and Inc’s)

  Need a new entity? MassLandlords has affiliated with New Leaf Legal to give members access to fixed-price entity formation at lower negotiated rates. Forming a business entity like an LLC or Inc. has benefits like shielding the owners from liability, securing your rights, formalizing your business, and providing potential tax…

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Interview with Sandra Katz, QPM Services

Sandra Katz QPM Services Video Interview 2016-07-21 Sandra laughing Sandra Katz at QPM Services manages hundreds of residential rental units in and around Worcester, MA. Interview with MassLandlords 2016 July 21.
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Summary Process

Related Page: The Eviction Process in Massachusetts Related Article: Judicial Committee Looking to Improve Summary Process (July 2019)

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