Website Spotlight: What to do when a Tenant Abandons Their Stuff in Your Apartment
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Waltham uses Community Preservation Act Funds to Create Municipal Rental Subsidy
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Waltham launches a pilot program using Community Preservation Act (CPA) monies to fund rental vouchers for 30 families later this year.
Vote! MassLandlords Annual Elections Open December 2 through 16
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MassLandlords Annual Elections Open December 2016 is a brief article describing MassLanldords voting process and the candidates up for election.
Verification of Disability
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What do you do when a tenant with a therapy dog applies for your "no pets" apartment?
Update on the Senate Commission
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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
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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
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Learn the science behind the two most common chemical drain cleaners.
Time to Switch to LED Light Bulbs
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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
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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
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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)
