The AFFH Rule, Fair Housing and Community Development
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The recent rescission of the AFFH rule, implemented by President Obama in 2015, may reverse progress on housing segregation and equal access to opportunity.
Open Letter re: H.4878 HD.5166 Rent Cancellation
191 HD.5166 and SD.2992 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" (rent cancellation) are unsalvageable.
5 Eviction Myths in Massachusetts
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Learn these five Massachusetts eviction myths and understand why the housing crisis is not being solved by current proposals.
To Collect a Security Deposit or Not? Worcester Housing Authority No Longer Does, Joining Other Agencies
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The WHA cited untenable costs for the agency and for clients in ending its policy. We want your thoughts on security deposits.
Inflation Reduction Act Now in Effect – How Will it Impact Landlords and Housing?
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The recently signed Inflation Reduction Act will provide billions of dollars to help landlords transition away from fossil fuel energy.
Tax Years 2024, 2025 Have Generous Inflation Reduction Act Energy Credits
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Landlords can claim the Inflation Reduction Act Residential Clean Energy credits in tax year 2024, 2025 and after.
State Auditor Finds Mass. Growth Capital Corp. Missed Mark on Covid Appropriations; MassLandlords Impacted
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The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation distributed around $750 million to small businesses during the pandemic, but an audit discovered funds were not always correctly managed.
Letter from the Executive Director for January 2025: Last Push for Eviction Data
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for January 2025 reviews the ongoing work we’re doing with Mass Save, monthly dues and eviction research.
House Bill 5100, Section 269 Explained
H.5100, Section 269, now signed into law as part of Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, allows BlueHub capital and any similar future nonprofits offering shared appreciation mortgages to avoid consequences under consumer protection, usury and predatory lending laws as long as clients receive a “proper disclosure.” Here, we…
Statewide Video Mon Dec 16th – Mon Dec 23rd: How to Screen Tenants Using an Applicant Qualifier
Statewide Video Mon Dec 16th - Mon Dec 23rd: How to Screen Tenants Using an Applicant Qualifier
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