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2024 Bond Bill: Accessory Dwelling Units by Right, Explained

Here is a conventional residential structure with pitched roof, a front door and two front windows. Attached to the left side of it is a small addition with a hip roof and a second front door.

SECTION 7.  Section 1A of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition “Accessory dwelling unit” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- “Accessory dwelling unit”, a self-contained housing unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking and sanitary…

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2024 Changes to Security Deposit Law, Explained

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This is a composite image of part of the MassLandlords security deposit receipt form, filled out for the fictional Rita Renter to Leslie Landlord. On top of the form, obscuring most of it, is a generic green check written out to Leslie Landlord for $1800. The memo line reads “new security deposit.”

SECTION 50. Section 15B of chapter 186 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the figure “(2)”, in line 25, the following words:- provided, however, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may promulgate regulations to authorize a…

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Ranked Choice Voting

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when the laws are unjust, when we have no choice, it's time for new voting methods. vote yes on 2 Ranked choice voting is a critically needed reform with long-term benefits for Massachusetts housing providers. This page discusses pros and cons.
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