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Getting RAFT Assistance for my Tenant Took Months

First Published August 22nd, 2021 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

A process to access rental assistance funds that started in December took three and a half months to complete

We Need You: MassLandlords’ Democratic Governance By and For Members

First Published August 22nd, 2018 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords governance establishes a Board of Directors and democratically chosen policy priorities. We use the election to also recognize a non-member for the Good Neighbor Award.

Review of 2018 Massachusetts Ballot Questions, New Law

First Published September 18th, 2018 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A review of the 2018 Massachusetts ballot questions, and how three questions didn’t make it to the ballot but have impacted real estate nonetheless.

Biggest Bangs for your Renovation Bucks

First Published August 17th, 2018 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Ideas to keep your apartment up-to-date and earning higher rents without long paybacks.

Attorney General Housing Penalties Decline

First Published August 20th, 2018 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Under the current AG, discrimination enforcement is down 67%. New AG interpretation may prohibit inquiries on citizenship.

Federal ERAP Aims to Keep More Renters in Their Homes

First Published June 23rd, 2021 | Updated April 28th, 2023

ERAP, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, is the federal government’s latest funding plan to help tenants impacted by COVID-19 pay their rent and utilities.

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2021: Dues Increase Coming

First Published July 26th, 2021 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

In July we decided our dues increase, worked on rental assistance delays, launched our expanded Home Depot benefit, and more.

Fire Safety and Means of Egress Important Concerns for ADU Ordinances

First Published July 16th, 2021 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Salem mayor hopes to loosen restrictions around accessory dwelling units, but proposal verbiage must be explicit regarding paths of exit.

DHCD: Tenants with Non-Responsive Landlords May Receive Direct Rental Assistance Payments

First Published July 9th, 2021 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

To remain in compliance with the ARPA, regional administering agencies who cannot reach landlords may issue subsidies directly to renters

Six Months Beyond the State Eviction Moratorium – No ‘Eviction Tsunami’

First Published June 29th, 2021 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Evictions continue trending downward following the October 2020 expiration of the state moratorium, MassLandlords tracking data shows.

Getting RAFT Assistance for my Tenant Took Months

We Need You: MassLandlords’ Democratic Governance By and For Members

Review of 2018 Massachusetts Ballot Questions, New Law

Biggest Bangs for your Renovation Bucks

Attorney General Housing Penalties Decline

Federal ERAP Aims to Keep More Renters in Their Homes

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2021: Dues Increase Coming

Fire Safety and Means of Egress Important Concerns for ADU Ordinances

DHCD: Tenants with Non-Responsive Landlords May Receive Direct Rental Assistance Payments

Six Months Beyond the State Eviction Moratorium – No ‘Eviction Tsunami’

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