Gage Street Fire One Year Later: Worcester Denies Funding for New Build
A 2022 fire at 2 Gage St. killed four; former residents of the property begged board members not to grant Affordable Housing Trust money for a new build.
Should Landlords Ban Vaping in Their Rental Units?
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The law allows landlords to prohibit smoking of any kind, but where do weed and tobacco pens fall?
State Must Step Up: EPA Proposes New Lead Dust Limits Far Under Massachusetts Thresholds
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The new proposed federal limits on lead dust are up to 10 times lower than what Massachusetts deleading laws currently allow.
Outcomes for November 2021
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for November 2021 filings
Filings Month Ending 2023 July 31
Landlording by the Numbers August 2023
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As sea level rise increases, hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts properties will be damaged and reduced in value in coming years. Numbers tell the story.
Letter from the Executive Director for August 2023: Foundations Shored Up
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for August 2023 details some improvements to our website infrastructure and our governance.
How to Wisely and Securely Take Time Away from Your Rental Business
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Getting a refreshing break as a landlord is a matter of taking the time and forethought to put necessary parts in place in your absence.
Washington Signs Multifamily as of Right into Law; Massachusetts Should Continue to Follow Suit
Creative zoning solutions are one answer to the national housing crisis; single-family restrictions are harming growth.
New State Study and Map Show Best Spots in State for Solar Panels
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The solar siting map can tell you, down to the parcel, how suited a plot is for solar panels. Could your rental property be a good fit?
