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Springfield MA Debates Mandatory Rental Inspections

First Published May 26th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 2 Comments

Springfield to vote April 4 on whether to follow Milford, Boston and require mandatory rental inspections, but prior Ohio case ruled them unconstitutional.

Springfield Landlord Settles for $15K Discrimination Suit

First Published September 20th, 2015 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in discrimination, News - 0 Comments

A non-MassLandlords member has recently settled with the Massachusetts Attorney General for sandbagging installation of a handicapped ramp.

Social Media as a Business Tool for Landlords and Property Managers: Part 2

First Published October 2nd, 2017 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Social Media as a Business Tool for Landlords and Property Managers: Part 2 - In this part, we’ll describe how landlords already using Facebook can boost...

Social Media as a Business Tool for Landlords and Property Managers: Part 1

First Published June 27th, 2017 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in advice, best landlord practices, News - 0 Comments

Having an online presence is becoming ever more important, especially for business owners. The easiest and most effective way to start or upgrade your....

Snow Clearing Ordinances

First Published February 11th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in policy - 6 Comments

As landlords we must clear the snow from our properties. If we have an agreement with a tenant that calls for the tenant to remove the snow, that's fine. .

SJC: OK to End Association with Project-Based Vouchers

First Published August 4th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Supreme Judicial Court rules that Burbank Apartments are in the clear to end association with project-based housing voucher program.

Signatures for Ballot Initiatives Coming Our Way

First Published October 10th, 2015 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

See what Massachusetts ballot initiatives are in store for 2015. The rush for signatures will ramp up during the upcoming months of October and November.