New Housing Court Rules Aim to Reduce Eviction Defaults and Move Summary Process Cases Faster
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A recently announced update of operating rules for the Housing Court may shorten the time frame on eviction cases and cut down on defaults.
Letter from the Executive Director for June 2023: Monthly Pricing?
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for June 2023 asks whether we should allow new members to join on a monthly basis. We also review the changing policy landscape.
Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Jun 5th: Members and Advertisers Appreciation Cookout
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Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Jun 5th: Members and Advertisers Appreciation Cookout
Three Years After Covid Shutdowns, Same Problems Still Frustrate the Rental Assistance Application Process
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While some improvements have been made with the RAFT application process, delays and lack of communication and transparency continue to frustrate applicants.
Should You Take Last Month’s Rent at Lease Signing?
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The law entitles landlords to collect the last month’s rent when a new tenancy begins, but should you? If you do, what rules must you follow?
Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu Jun 8th: Non-payment & Attorney Burrell
Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu Jun 8th: Non-payment & Attorney Burrell
Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Jun 7th: Success Story: 120K in Free Heat Pumps to replace Electric Baseboards
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Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Jun 7th: Success Story: 120K in Free Heat Pumps to replace Electric Baseboards
Filings Month Ending 2023 April 30
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Filings Month Ending 2023 April 30
Filings Week Ending 2023 May 06
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Week Ending 2023 May 06
Can Landlords Refuse Cash and Require Check or Electronic Rent Payments?
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Massachusetts law says retail establishments cannot refuse to take cash, but can landlords require other methods of payment?
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