Mass. Coastal Real Estate is on Borrowed Time
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IPCC has “high confidence” coastal real estate to flood more. First Street Foundation, Realtor.com flood maps agree with IPCC, show extreme risk, disagree with FEMA.
The Power of Chapter 93A: An Airbnb Case Study Crossing State and National Borders
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A case study showing how a renter used Massachusetts General Law Chapter 93A to obtain a large settlement from Airbnb and an out-of-state landlord.
You Need to Know about these Recent Discrimination Cases
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The attorney general has filed for equitable remedy on behalf of a blind tenant. Springfield Justice Dina Fein has broadened the law around discrimination.
Worcester Housing Authority “Tough Love” Produces Results and Eye Rolling
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Worcester and Central Mass Updates for August 2016
New 911 Dispatch Center in Worcester to increase coverage, central Mass. on drought watch, and Worcester Housing Authority welcomes new leadership.
Wire Fraud Costs Purchaser their $142K Down Payment
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Financial adviser and podcaster Ric Edelman recently discussed a horrendous form of wire fraud that has cost at least one buyer their down payment...
Will Ben Carson Slash Section 8? Can we Replace it with the Mincome or the EITC?
Will Ben Carson Slash Section 8? Can we Replace it with the Mincome or the EITC? is an article discussing Ben Carson his intentions for affordable housing.
Why Municipal Elections Matter
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Is your city or town veering off course? Have you been paying attention? The first level of regulation on landlords happens at the municipal level.
What Kind of Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors do Landlords need to Provide?
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Landlord Guidelines for Providing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors is an article detailing what kind of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to provide.
Watertown Owners Unite Against Zoning Control by Town
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John Labadini wants owners to be able to paint their buildings whatever color suits their fancy. The town of Watertown does not.
