Security Deposits, Last Month’s Rent and Move-in Monies Training
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Learn how to take a security deposit in Massachusetts, how this differs from last month's rent, and what to do to avoid triple damages.
Water Submetering Training
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Learn how to bill renters for water in Massachusetts the only legal way: water submetering. We cover plumbing, paperwork, certificates and more.
Letter from the Executive Director for April 2025: Thank you for Accurately Reporting
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for April 2025 gives notice about changes to our terms and conditions as well as updates about our longer-term initiatives.
Beware the “Massachusetts Landlords” Facebook Group
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Can you spot the difference? One of these is our previous Facebook header and the other is the current fake site. Two tablets show very similar header images.
Book Review: Gardening with your Head in the Clouds Gives practical Weather Advice for Landowners
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Repeat MassLandlords speaker Dr. Alicia Wasula has published a weather primer that helped me to understand how to be a better steward of the land.
A Landlord’s Guide to Small Claims Court in Massachusetts
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An often-overlooked resource, housing providers can use the small claims process to seek judgments for unpaid rent, damages and more.
With Deductions Allowed, You May Qualify for Free Legal Assistance
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Legal representation can be expensive. The Volunteer Lawyers Project offers free legal assistance for qualifying landlords, and allows standard deductions in determining eligibility.
Outcomes for May 2018
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for May 2018 filings
Outcomes for April 2018
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for April 2018 filings
Housing Court Rules: “Hold Fees” Unlawful in Massachusetts
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Only collect the fees the state allows, and if the tenant changes their mind before lease signing, refund them. Deposits to hold an apartment, aka “hold fees,” are not lawful.
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