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Fair Ruling in Frechette v. D’Andrea: Use and Occupancy Payments May Not be Waived Under Indigency Statute

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

A side view of the John Adams Courthouse, a multistory stone building on a tree-lined sidewalk in Boston.

In Frechette v. D’Andrea, 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

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

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

Posted on July 31st, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A map of the state of Massachusetts, with cities and towns outlined and labeled. A key on the map reads: “Municipal Light Plant Communities” with 50 names: Ashburnham, Belmont, Berkley, Boxborough, Boylston, Chester, Chicopee, Concord, Danvers, Dighton, Georgetown, Gosnold, Groton, Groveland, Hingham, Holden, Holyoke, Hudson, Hull, Ipswich, Lakeville, Littleton, Lynnfield, Mansfield, Marblehead, Merrimac, Middleborough, Middleton, North Attleborough, North Reading, Norwood, Paxton, Peabody, Princeton, Raynham, Reading, Rowley, Russell (north part of town), Shrewsbury, South Hadley, Sterling, Stow, Taunton, Templeton, Wakefield, Wellesley, West Boylston, Westfield and Wilmington.

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

Posted on July 29th, 2024

A municipal employee wearing a long-sleeve shirt, reflective vest and glasses holds her inspection paperwork and stands outside the partially opened door of an apartment. Inside the door a man in a sweatshirt looks angrily at the inspector. Past him a pride flag is visible inside. He is going to refuse the inspector permission to come in.

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

Posted on July 22nd, 2024

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for November 2022 filings

Filings Month Ending 2024 June 30

Posted on July 22nd, 2024

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Filings Month Ending 2024 June 30

How Do Heat Pumps Work and What Makes Them So Great?

First Published February 2nd, 2023 | Updated July 16th, 2024 Posted in News - 3 Comments

A Mitsubishi electric heat pump unit attached to the exterior of a green building.

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.

Heat Pump vs Furnace Calculator for Natural Gas Replacement

First Published January 27th, 2021 | Updated July 10th, 2024 Posted in News - 21 Comments

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.

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

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

A street-level view of the John Adams Courthouse, a multistory, long building made of stone.

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.

Fair Ruling in Frechette v. D’Andrea: Use and Occupancy Payments May Not be Waived Under Indigency Statute

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2024: Events are Changing

Going Green: New Energy Incentives to Bridge Gap in Mass Save Programs

Notice of Occupant Right to Refuse Town or City Inspection

Outcomes for November 2022

Filings Month Ending 2024 June 30

How Do Heat Pumps Work and What Makes Them So Great?

Heat Pump vs Furnace Calculator for Natural Gas Replacement

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

Il-lodge-ical: the Worcester lodging house ordinance

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