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Verification of Disability

First Published August 18th, 2015 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, forms - 0 Comments

What do you do when a tenant with a therapy dog applies for your "no pets" apartment?

Update on the Senate Commission

First Published January 31st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

We have written previously about our seat on the Senate Special Commission on Housing. Here’s a rundown of their “long-term recommendations”.

Update on the Fight to Stop the Free Rent Trick in Massachusetts

First Published June 1st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, evictions, News - 4 Comments

Requiring tenants to escrow withheld rent is one way to defeat the "free rent trick," but getting a compromise bill codified into law involves many factors.

Two Kinds of Liquids to Fix a Clogged Drain

First Published October 15th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in plumbing, repairs - 53 Comments

Learn the science behind the two most common chemical drain cleaners.

Top 5 Things You Need to Know as a Landlord in Massachusetts

First Published July 22nd, 2017 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, best landlord practices, Did you know?, News - 21 Comments

It happens regularly. A new or inexperienced landlord writes something into a lease or takes some action that seems reasonable, but in fact is illegal.

Time to Switch to LED Light Bulbs

First Published August 15th, 2015 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

CFL vs LED. Images CC-SA by Sun Ladder (left) and Alexander Sales (right).

LED's use so little energy (8.5 to 11 W) that they outperform even CFL's over a three year period. Get the spreadsheet example calculation.

Three Rental Income Tax Decisions for the Do-it-Yourselfer

First Published May 23rd, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Do it yourself or hire an accountant; DIY tax software options; and repairs vs. improvements: How to make the best tax decisions for you as a landlord.

The Upside to Landlord’s House Burning Down

First Published January 28th, 2017 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Read about the upside to one Landlord's house burning down in this January 2017 article from our monthly newsletter. (fire safety and building codes)

The Ongoing AirBnB Saga

First Published March 15th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in policy, tenant screening - 1 Comment

The AirBnB saga: A source of angst for the hotel lobby and for some landlords in particular.

The Mortgage Professor Calls Lease-to-Own a Possible Win-Win

First Published January 22nd, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, financials, investing - 0 Comments

Lease-to-Own is a possible win-win. In this article, Jack Guttentag describes the weaknesses that drive sellers and buyers together under lease-to-own.

Verification of Disability

Update on the Senate Commission

Update on the Fight to Stop the Free Rent Trick in Massachusetts

Two Kinds of Liquids to Fix a Clogged Drain

Top 5 Things You Need to Know as a Landlord in Massachusetts

Time to Switch to LED Light Bulbs

Three Rental Income Tax Decisions for the Do-it-Yourselfer

The Upside to Landlord’s House Burning Down

The Ongoing AirBnB Saga

The Mortgage Professor Calls Lease-to-Own a Possible Win-Win

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