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Judgments Against Tenants

First Published March 5th, 2015 | Updated March 16th, 2016

Summary of court data from the Massachusetts summary process (aka eviction) records, in particular, judgments awarded for or against landlords.

Housing Court Found Three Times as Likely as District Court to Have Eviction Exceed 90 Days

Posted on March 15th, 2016 Posted in evictions, laws, policy - 0 Comments

Today MassLandlords released a study that found significant differences in eviction cases between Housing Court and District Court.

An Open Letter to Boston City Council on Just Cause Eviction

Posted on March 9th, 2016 Posted in News, policy - 1 Comment

Just Cause Eviction is favored by certain tenant advocates who fear market forces, gentrification and displacement. We urge you not to pursue it.

How to Depreciate Rental Property

First Published February 5th, 2014 | Updated February 16th, 2016 Posted in financials, taxes - 3 Comments

An introduction to how to depreciate rental property, with some specific advice and a link to a worksheet that will help you do it without an accountant.

Worcester Housing Authority “Tough Love” Produces Results and Eye Rolling

Posted on February 15th, 2016 Posted in policy - 0 Comments

Moderator Ray Mariano before the MassLandlords.net Small Business Candidates' Night 2014.

When the Worcester Housing Authority announced that it had tripled aggregate wages for its residents, we took notice. Why hasn't HUD adopted this program?

Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory

Posted on March 16th, 2016 Posted in directory, News - 0 Comments

Members can search MassLandlords.net/Directory for our local service provider directory reviewed by other members.

Jamie Williamson Presented with 2015 MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award

Posted on March 8th, 2016 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Chairwoman Jamie Williamson is presented with a commemorative plaque for the 2015 Good Neighbor Award.

Tax Refund Warning from Attorney General Maura Healey

Posted on March 5th, 2016 Posted in advice, Crime, taxes - 0 Comments

According to what Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said on Boston Public Radio, the fastest growing form of identity theft is stealing tax refunds.