Eviction sealing passed conference. Ask the Governor to veto NOW
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Save your breath. Unfortunately, on August 6, Governor Maura Healey signed eviction sealing into law. Cases will start to disappear from MassCourts.org on May 3, 2025. Our eviction search tool is unaffected. Eviction sealing passed conference committee the morning of August 1 as H.4977 Section 52. It will increase rents…
Fair Ruling in Frechette v. DāAndrea: Use and Occupancy Payments May Not be Waived Under Indigency Statute
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In Frechette v. DāAndrea, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled that defendants invoking the indigency statute during an appeal must still pay use and occupancy payments themselves.
Letter from the Executive Director for August 2024: Events are Changing
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for August 2024 shares insights from a recent analysis of our service offerings.
Going Green: New Energy Incentives to Bridge Gap in Mass Save Programs
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Inflation Reduction Act funds will support energy efficiency rebates for homes in municipal light communities, which have not been covered by Mass Save incentives.
Notice of Occupant Right to Refuse Town or City Inspection
Renters have a right to privacy. We encourage landlords to share this information with renters while explaining how landlords retain right to access.
Outcomes for November 2022
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for November 2022 filings
Filings Month Ending 2024 June 30
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Filings Month Ending 2024 June 30
How Do Heat Pumps Work and What Makes Them So Great?
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As heat pumps move increasingly into daily conversation, we thought this is a good time for an overview of what they do and how they work.
The Massachusetts Security Deposit Law, Explained
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Full text and explanation of the Massachusetts security deposit law for MassLandlords members only.
Heat Pump vs Furnace Calculator for Natural Gas Replacement
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Are heat pumps cheaper to operate than natural gas boilers or furnaces? This heat pump vs furnace calculator shows the operating cost of air source heat pumps vs natural gas.
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