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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

A cartoon image of a green checkmark in a white box, which is set against a gray background.

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.

Federal Government Announces Overdue Raised Efficiency Standards for Residential Water Heaters

Posted on June 26th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Photo of a black and white heat pump water heater in a basement corner, with water pipes, hoses and a meter affixed to it, and a large air duct running alongside.

The DOE’s first water heater efficiency update since 2010 will be essential for meeting Massachusetts’ decarbonization goals while saving on home energy costs.

What to Do If a Tenant Dies in Your Rental, or Plans To

First Published January 18th, 2022 | Updated June 25th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A corner of an empty apartment living room in late afternoon with sun coming in. The lower part of two photo frames on a beige wall are visible. An empty brown armchair sits in the corner. There is a brown coffee table and wood side table with a 1960s-style telephone sitting on top of it.

At some point as a landlord, you may have a renter die during their tenancy. Here’s how to handle it if someone passes away in your apartment.

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

Federal Government Announces Overdue Raised Efficiency Standards for Residential Water Heaters

What to Do If a Tenant Dies in Your Rental, or Plans To

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