Supreme Court of the United States Rules on Fair Housing and Disparate Impact Larger Landlords Take Note
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Disparate impact is a legal concept that describes unintentional discrimination. The Supreme Court has decided that it applies to housing. Here's how.
Successful Pilot of the Massachusetts Landlords Defense Fund
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Landlord Defense Fund does well with pilot: Funds collected to help a landord in need are paid back after he wins case, priming it to assist others.
Springfield MA Debates Mandatory Rental Inspections
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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
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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
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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
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Having an online presence is becoming ever more important, especially for business owners. The easiest and most effective way to start or upgrade your....
SJC: OK to End Association with Project-Based Vouchers
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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
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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.
HUD: Tenants with Non-traditional Support Animals Must Demonstrate Need
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Animals such as cats, dogs and rabbits must be accepted as support animals, but landlords need not allow more exotic animals without cause.
Filings Week Ending 2023 April 15
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Week Ending 2023 April 15
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