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Massachusetts Housing Policy Advocacy

First Published July 16th, 2015 | Updated April 15th, 2024

Commentary, documents, and studies for those working on Massachusetts housing policy and rental housing in particular. Updated to link to the flood risk bill.

Forum (Real Estate Message Boards)

First Published January 22nd, 2014 | Updated April 15th, 2024

All MassLandlords members have access to a valuable resource: our online message boards are a direct line of communication with other landlords in your region who can provide helpful information and resources to help with your business.

Charles River Past Meetings

First Published March 3rd, 2017 | Updated April 15th, 2024

For events in 2018, visit the main Events page and press “back” on the calendar. Past events now remain on the calendar. October 2018: Update from the Waltham Housing Authority, Insurance topics with G&N Slides are available only for members in good standing who are logged in. Read more about…

Housing Court

First Published June 2nd, 2015 | Updated April 15th, 2024

Massachusetts housing court is where landlords and tenants can solve housing-related matters, including eviction and small claims. Updated to show court FTE

Heat Pump vs Furnace Calculator for Natural Gas Replacement

First Published January 27th, 2021 | Updated April 15th, 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.

Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon May 6th: Smart Energy Advice Program

Posted on April 13th, 2024

Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon May 6th: Smart Energy Advice Program

Dacey v. Burgess: Court-Appointed Mediation is Legally Binding

First Published March 31st, 2023 | Updated April 11th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a close-up photograph of two people working side by side at a conference table. A laptop is open in front of each person, with some paper in between. We can see both sets of hands and writing on the paper.

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that summary process action is not necessary to remove a renter if a voluntary agreement to vacate has been reached in mediation.