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You Need to Know about these Recent Discrimination Cases

First Published September 24th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

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

First Published March 1st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in evictions, policy - 0 Comments

When the Worcester Housing Authority announced that it had tripled aggregate wages for its residents, we took notice and discovered something interesting.

Worcester and Central Mass Updates for August 2016

First Published August 20th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

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

First Published July 23rd, 2017 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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?

First Published February 27th, 2017 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 1 Comment

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

First Published November 18th, 2015 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in laws, News, policy - 0 Comments

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?

First Published January 1st, 2017 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in best landlord practices, News - 11 Comments

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

First Published August 15th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

John Labadini wants owners to be able to paint their buildings whatever color suits their fancy. The town of Watertown does not.

Website Spotlight: What to do when a Tenant Abandons Their Stuff in Your Apartment

First Published April 26th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, evictions - 0 Comments

Sometimes tenants leave things behind. Sometimes these things look valuable. Sometimes they leave entire apartments behind.

Waltham uses Community Preservation Act Funds to Create Municipal Rental Subsidy

First Published September 6th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

Waltham launches a pilot program using Community Preservation Act (CPA) monies to fund rental vouchers for 30 families later this year.

You Need to Know about these Recent Discrimination Cases

Worcester Housing Authority “Tough Love” Produces Results and Eye Rolling

Worcester and Central Mass Updates for August 2016

Wire Fraud Costs Purchaser their $142K Down Payment

Will Ben Carson Slash Section 8? Can we Replace it with the Mincome or the EITC?

Why Municipal Elections Matter

What Kind of Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors do Landlords need to Provide?

Watertown Owners Unite Against Zoning Control by Town

Website Spotlight: What to do when a Tenant Abandons Their Stuff in Your Apartment

Waltham uses Community Preservation Act Funds to Create Municipal Rental Subsidy

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