The Legislature Needs to Hear from You: Oppose Local Control of Housing Policy
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Oppose local control of housing policy. Rent control and right of first refusal will have exclusionary effects. Zoning reform is what's needed.
The AFFH Rule, Fair Housing and Community Development
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The recent rescission of the AFFH rule, implemented by President Obama in 2015, may reverse progress on housing segregation and equal access to opportunity.
Open Letter re: H.4878 HD.5166 Rent Cancellation
191 HD.5166 and SD.2992 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" (rent cancellation) are unsalvageable.
5 Eviction Myths in Massachusetts
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Learn these five Massachusetts eviction myths and understand why the housing crisis is not being solved by current proposals.
Video. Weather Preparedness: Winter Weather Preparedness (16:42)
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Slip and trip is a major legal liability for landlords. This and other weather disasters are largely avoidable or can be mitigated.
To Collect a Security Deposit or Not? Worcester Housing Authority No Longer Does, Joining Other Agencies
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The WHA cited untenable costs for the agency and for clients in ending its policy. We want your thoughts on security deposits.
Homeowners Beware: New Law Exempts BlueHub, Lenders from Consumer Protection, Usury Laws, Despite 20% APRs.
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By signing the legislature’s economic development bill into law, Gov. Healey codifies sweeping protections for one specific nonprofit, operated by one of her most loyal donors.
Inflation Reduction Act Now in Effect – How Will it Impact Landlords and Housing?
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The recently signed Inflation Reduction Act will provide billions of dollars to help landlords transition away from fossil fuel energy.
Tax Years 2024, 2025 Have Generous Inflation Reduction Act Energy Credits
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Landlords can claim the Inflation Reduction Act Residential Clean Energy credits in tax year 2024, 2025 and after.
State Auditor Finds Mass. Growth Capital Corp. Missed Mark on Covid Appropriations; MassLandlords Impacted
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The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation distributed around $750 million to small businesses during the pandemic, but an audit discovered funds were not always correctly managed.
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