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RealPage Automated Price-Optimization Software in DOJ Crosshairs for Possible Antitrust Violations

Posted on September 24th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

derivative illustration of the Sherman Antitrust Act on a piece of parchment with handwritten cursive, depicted as torn apart down the middle, with a large, black question mark overlaying the document.

Is it illegal collusion when thousands of landlords set rental prices based on an algorithm that includes nonpublic lease data? DOJ lawsuit will decide.

Zoom Powerpoints Moving to Videos for 2024 – 2025 Season (FAQ)

Posted on September 24th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords’ extensive repertoire of PowerPoints, previously given at live meetings, zooms and webinars, are being recorded.

2024 Bond Bill: Accessory Dwelling Units by Right, Explained

Posted on September 17th, 2024

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…

Housing Bond Bill Signed by Governor Includes Single-Family ADUs by Right

Posted on September 17th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A two-column explainer image titled “Municipal ADU Restrictions for single-family land” with a small outline of a large house next to a smaller house at the top. The left column reads: Cities and Towns May: Have size restrictions. Have short-term rental restrictions. Require site plan reviews. Require dimensional setbacks. Have bulk and height regulations. Require only 1 parking space for ADUs more than .5 miles from a commuter station. Have other “reasonable restrictions.” The right column reads: Cities and Towns May Not: Impose special permit requirements for the first ADU on a property. Require any discretionary zoning approval for an ADU. Require a parking space for ADUs closer than .5 miles to a commuter station. Prohibit rentals of ADUs (except for short-term rentals). Impose owner-occupancy restrictions. Prohibit or “unreasonably restrict” ADUs. As a footnote, it reads: More than one ADU requires a special permit.

Gov. Healey’s Affordable Homes Act allows statewide construction of accessory dwelling units right on single-family plots of land.

2024 Changes to Security Deposit Law, Explained

First Published September 11th, 2024 | Updated September 16th, 2024

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…

Outcomes for January 2023

Posted on September 12th, 2024

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for January 2023 filings

Filings Month Ending 2024 August 31

Posted on September 12th, 2024

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Filings Month Ending 2024 August 31

A Monthly Fee Instead of a Security Deposit? Bond Bill Makes Rare Change to MGL 186 15B

Posted on September 11th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon image of a man and woman standing side by side against a blue background. The man holds an oversized paper currency bill; the woman holds an oversized gold-colored coin.

Bond bill provision allows EOHLC to make regulations that would give renters the option of paying a fee instead of an up-front security deposit.

What if Landlords Could Get Paid for Weeding? Your Ideas Wanted

Posted on September 5th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

closeup photo of oriental bittersweet, a green-leafed vine wrapped several times around a tree trunk.

Invasive, non-native plants on your properties are costing millions of dollars every year, and may indirectly prevent your renters from paying the rent. How can landlords help?

Ranked Choice Voting

First Published September 16th, 2020 | Updated September 3rd, 2024

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.

RealPage Automated Price-Optimization Software in DOJ Crosshairs for Possible Antitrust Violations

Zoom Powerpoints Moving to Videos for 2024 – 2025 Season (FAQ)

2024 Bond Bill: Accessory Dwelling Units by Right, Explained

Housing Bond Bill Signed by Governor Includes Single-Family ADUs by Right

2024 Changes to Security Deposit Law, Explained

Outcomes for January 2023

Filings Month Ending 2024 August 31

A Monthly Fee Instead of a Security Deposit? Bond Bill Makes Rare Change to MGL 186 15B

What if Landlords Could Get Paid for Weeding? Your Ideas Wanted

Ranked Choice Voting

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