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Can You Collect on a Massachusetts Monetary Judgment? Not Easily.

First Published June 28th, 2024 | Updated July 9th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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The state of Massachusetts protects enough of an individual’s income that successfully collecting on monetary court judgments through supplemental process seems unlikely.

Il-lodge-ical: the Worcester lodging house ordinance

First Published November 20th, 2020 | Updated July 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

The City of Worcester lodging house ordinance may be vulnerable to legal challenge, especially as households merge to weather COVID-19 economic fallout.

Cash for Keys – Could it Work for You?

First Published August 24th, 2020 | Updated July 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Two people stand outside a house. An older one holds a wad of dollar bills and extends his hand toward the younger one. The younger one holds out keys.

Cash for keys might be the answer for landlords wanting to avoid spending untold thousands and endless months on an eviction process.

HUD Wants to Hear from You on Section 8, Fair Housing

First Published October 22nd, 2018 | Updated July 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 4 Comments

The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is seeking landlord input on both Section 8 and Fair Housing regulations via Landlord Task Force and electronic comments.

The Landlords’ Security Deposit Quick Checklist

Posted on July 5th, 2024

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Your at-a-glance order of operations for handling a security deposit in Massachusetts.

Short-term Rentals

First Published June 17th, 2018 | Updated July 3rd, 2024

The Massachusetts short-term rental registries and state-wide tax start July 1, 2019.

Landlords in Profile: Jo Landers

First Published March 28th, 2024 | Updated July 3rd, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A Holyoke landlord for 25 years, MassLandlords member Jo Landers focuses on maintaining good rental properties and good tenant relationships.

July Notice for 2024 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

Posted on July 2nd, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our 2024 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in October 2024. Now is the time to read about our election processes and nominate candidates.

Letter from the Executive Director for July 2024: Waiting for the Senate Shoe to Drop

Posted on July 1st, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for July 2024 looks at the end of the 193rd legislative session with TOPA and eviction sealing still looming.

HUD Issues Guidance on Screening Tenants under the Fair Housing Act

Posted on June 27th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon drawing of a judge sitting behind his courthouse bench. He is holding a raised gavel in his right hand.

Most of HUD’s advice for tenant screening boils down to nuance and communication with your applicants.

Can You Collect on a Massachusetts Monetary Judgment? Not Easily.

Il-lodge-ical: the Worcester lodging house ordinance

Cash for Keys – Could it Work for You?

HUD Wants to Hear from You on Section 8, Fair Housing

The Landlords’ Security Deposit Quick Checklist

Short-term Rentals

Landlords in Profile: Jo Landers

July Notice for 2024 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

Letter from the Executive Director for July 2024: Waiting for the Senate Shoe to Drop

HUD Issues Guidance on Screening Tenants under the Fair Housing Act

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