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Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Dec 11th: Annual Christmas Party

Posted on November 29th, 2023

Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Dec 11th: Annual Christmas Party

Widely Used Refrigerant Completing Phaseout for Commercial, Industrial

Posted on November 29th, 2023 Posted in News - 7 Comments

a photo of five different colored chemical tanks labeled with refrigerant names like 404A, 410A, 407C and 134A.

R-410A, a common refrigerant in heat pumps and HVAC, is being phased out for commercial and industrial use. Is residential use next? Should it be?

How to Soundproof a Triple-Decker Rental Home

Posted on November 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Noise can easily travel between floors. Fortunately, there are ways to soundproof a triple-decker or multifamily rental property.

Thousands Saved Per Year by MassLandlords Members via Home Depot Discount

First Published September 25th, 2022 | Updated November 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A husband and wife, Matt and Kelli Slowik, stand facing the camera in a room of a house they are renovating, with open beams on the ceiling and walls.

If you shop at Home Depot at all, you will want to register for this benefit and potentially save more than your membership dues. Updated: new enrollment link.

Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge an Application Fee?

First Published March 7th, 2018 | Updated November 27th, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 22 Comments

A short analysis of whether MA landlords and MA brokers can charge apartment application fees, including what-if’s. Updated for context broker vs. landlord.

Business Opportunity: Rent from Accessory Dwelling Units Counts Toward Income for Mortgage Financing

Posted on November 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A backyard on a sunny day. A corner of a white house with back porch is visible on the left. On the right of the back yard sits a dark orange tiny home or renovated shed with door and windows.

Lenders may consider forecast rental income from existing or planned ADUs when borrowers seek residential financing.

Adverse Action Letter For CORI

Posted on November 16th, 2023

803 CMR 5.14 requires landlords who deny tenancies based on background checks to formally inform applicants of their decision, and provide the results of the report.