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Statewide Virtual Meeting Mon May 8th: State Housing Hearing Preparation

Posted on May 4th, 2023 Posted in events - 2 Comments

Prepare for Tuesday's hearing at this optional zoom. We will review bills and answer questions you may have. You can then testify in writing, by zoom or in-person.

Massachusetts’ Open Meeting Law Does Not Apply to State Legislature

Posted on May 4th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a cartoon image of a person seated at a computer desk, as seen from behind. They sit in front of a large computer monitor with an image of a state capitol building on the screen. Surrounding the screen are images of paper that are colored green or brown and say either “Approved” or “Proposed.”

Nearly all states make their House and Senate subject to open meeting laws. Massachusetts is among the few that refuses that level of transparency.

MassHousing Programs

Posted on May 3rd, 2023

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Past Presentations Statewide 2023-04-24 Slides are available only for members in good standing who are logged in. Click here to watch the latest MassLandlords Business Update. This is part of our Statewide Rental Real Estate Networking and Training series.

Filings Week Ending 2023 April 22

Posted on May 3rd, 2023

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Week Ending 2023 April 22

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 11th: Worcester Housing Court

First Published April 25th, 2023 | Updated May 2nd, 2023 Posted in events - 2 Comments

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 11th: Worcester Housing Court

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2022: Interviews, The State Seal and Coat of Arms

First Published April 27th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for May 2022 recaps April’s housing journalism and education, new educational events, and tough buyer’s market.

A Landlord’s Guide to Record Keeping and Handling Tenant Information

First Published April 26th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

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How to understand Massachusetts laws surrounding personal information, and how to keep tenant records securely

Gentle Density Increases Nearby Property Values, Evidence Shows, Contrary to Popular Belief

First Published April 20th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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Against persistent and widespread belief that housing density harms property values, numerous studies show the opposite effect.

Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) Funds Still Available

First Published September 18th, 2020 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 6 Comments

ERMA, the state’s new Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance program, is intended to help Mass. residents impacted by COVID-19.

Meris Bergquist, Mass Fair Housing Center Sue DPH over Lead Paint Discrimination

First Published January 30th, 2020 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

The 2019 Meris Bergquist Mass Fair Housing Center lawsuit against DPH for lead paint flies in the face of civil procedure and good sense.

Statewide Virtual Meeting Mon May 8th: State Housing Hearing Preparation

Massachusetts’ Open Meeting Law Does Not Apply to State Legislature

MassHousing Programs

Filings Week Ending 2023 April 22

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 11th: Worcester Housing Court

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2022: Interviews, The State Seal and Coat of Arms

A Landlord’s Guide to Record Keeping and Handling Tenant Information

Gentle Density Increases Nearby Property Values, Evidence Shows, Contrary to Popular Belief

Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) Funds Still Available

Meris Bergquist, Mass Fair Housing Center Sue DPH over Lead Paint Discrimination

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