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1. What is not a Rooming House

First Published April 29th, 2025 | Updated November 26th, 2025

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Before we can learn what a rooming house is, we should be crystal clear on what a normal tenancy is. We'll review joint and several rental agreements.

2. A Slip & Fall Case Example (14:59)

First Published June 12th, 2025 | Updated November 26th, 2025

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Learn how a forensic meteorologist can advise your attorney when a renter or other claims to have slipped on your property. Lean how to avoid slip and fall claims in the first place.

1. When Weather Strikes: Weather Related Legal Issues for Landlords (16:05)

First Published April 22nd, 2025 | Updated November 26th, 2025

This overview of forensic meteorology describes four major areas of liability, how and when to engage a forensic meteorologist, and why technical help is better than using public data alone.

Video. Weather Preparedness: Winter Weather Preparedness (16:42)

First Published December 23rd, 2024 | Updated November 26th, 2025

Slip and trip is a major legal liability for landlords. This and other weather disasters are largely avoidable or can be mitigated.

1. Introduction to Property Fraud and Registry Watch Systems

First Published June 20th, 2025 | Updated November 26th, 2025

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The Southern Essex Registry of Deeds presents information applicable statewide for owners in all registries on how to be notified if a property fraud is in progress at an address.

1. Offset Rental Expense with Electricity Demand Response in Summer: Demand Response with Eversource (13:25)

First Published January 29th, 2025 | Updated November 26th, 2025

Learn about this unique opportunity for return on investment by installing battery backup in any property, or by enrolling existing central A/C thermostats.

MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2025; Board Resolution Expands Seat Count to Eight

Posted on November 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A box-and-whisker plot showing a box for each of four candidates. Stephen Bosco and Carrie Naatz’ boxes are between 4 and 5; their lower whisker goes down to 3. Marguerite Dowd’s box spans 3 to 4; her upper whisker touches 5 and her lower touches 2. Sanjiv Reejhsinghani’s box spans 3 to 5. His lower whisker touches 0.

The 2025 election resulted in three new directors. The Board resolved to expand the seats to eight. This article covers who won the 2025 election, who ran and how you can get involved next time.