Landlord Basics: Lead Paint Laws in Massachusetts
A basic introduction to Massachusetts lead paint laws for landlords, including deleading tax credits.
A Landlord’s Guide to Winter Weather and Snow Removal
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Most years, Massachusetts averages between 44 and 49 inches of snowfall. The number can be lower on Cape Cod, and much higher in western parts of the state. That means regardless of where your rentals are located, chances are you’ll have to deal with at least a few instances of snowfall each winter.
Tenant Rejection Letter
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A tenant rejection letter to use in combination with an objective point scoring system to avoid discrimination complaints.
Eviction Moratorium for Federal Employees Expires Jan. 26; New Law Makes Permanent Provisions.
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Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025 prohibits evicting federal employees for nonpayment of rent during federal shutdowns. The current moratorium expires Jan. 26, 2026.
Application Instructions
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These instructions make sense to give with any prospective tenant who takes an application home. (Remember to offer everyone an application.)
Application Checklist
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All pilots use a checklist to remember the obvious. No one wants to find themselves 5,000 ft in the air without having checked the plane over, right? Print this out and check off the items so you know you've done it all.
Request for Landlord Reference
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Read about the pros and cons of using a landlord reference form. Our "Request for Landlord Reference" can be used. Real example provided.
Applicant Qualifier
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Our applicant qualifier is an equal housing opportunity policy to screen tenants. Updated for the release of v13.1.
46. $500 Million Lost from Mass Save Plan
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Find out how reps' and senators' uninformed advocacy cost Massachusetts renters and homeowners $500 in decarbonization investment and what MassLandlords is doing about it.
47. New Hire for Marketing and Public Relations (9:17)
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Our business update for June 10, 2025 reviews eviction sealing taking effect, monthly dues nearing the end of development and our new hire for marketing and public relations.
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