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HUD: Tenants with Non-traditional Support Animals Must Demonstrate Need

Posted on April 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a collage image of four animals against a solid light blue background. Clockwise from left: A ball python, a peacock, a rooster and a Highland cow.

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

Posted on April 26th, 2023

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Week Ending 2023 April 15

Can You Refuse to Allow Pit Bulls in Your Rental Units?

Posted on April 26th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A brownish gray young pit bull terrier with white chest and stripe on its nose sits in a bed of grass and pink flowers. The dog is on a leash.

Massachusetts municipalities are not allowed to put bans on specific dog breeds like pit bulls, but landlords may still have breed restrictions.

Remind Your Renters about Summer Fire Safety

Posted on April 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A fire fighter investigates the base of a building with vinyl siding melted and warped by fire.

There’s never a good time for a fire. Each summer we remind readers to talk to your renters about fire prevention.

Show your Tenant you Really Care

First Published July 6th, 2015 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in evictions, News - 0 Comments

Send this real potato parcel to ensure that they receive your notice-to-quit.

Senate Commission Report Overlooked Despite Containing a Good Bipartisan Idea

First Published May 27th, 2016 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in laws, News, policy - 0 Comments

News regarding the final report issued by Senate Special Commission on Housing overlooks Landlord-Tenant Guarantee: Insurance Against Homelessness.

Seattle “First in Time” Ordinance Eliminates Freedom to Choose; Sparks Yim v City of Seattle

First Published May 18th, 2017 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Seattle “First in Time” Ordinance Eliminates Freedom to Choose; Sparks Yim v City of Seattle is an article published in the MassLandlords April Newsletter.

Sanitary Code Tip: Screen Doors May be Required

First Published February 25th, 2017 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in advice, best landlord practices, Did you know?, News - 6 Comments

Sanitary Code Tip: Screen Doors May be Required is an article that discusses the installation of screen doors to comply with sanitary code.

Salem Landlord Facing Jail for Tenant Misbehavior?

First Published June 12th, 2016 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in Crime, News - 0 Comments

Town of Salem may charge landlord for not controlling tenants after police respond to multiple disturbances from his rental property.

Rules by Which a Great City may be Reduced to a Small One

First Published February 26th, 2017 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Marty Walsh. Image CC-BY-SA 2.0 David Parsons

Rules by Which a Great City may be Reduced to a Small One is a letter to Mayor Marty Walsh of Boston regarding the city's welfare.

HUD: Tenants with Non-traditional Support Animals Must Demonstrate Need

Filings Week Ending 2023 April 15

Can You Refuse to Allow Pit Bulls in Your Rental Units?

Remind Your Renters about Summer Fire Safety

Show your Tenant you Really Care

Senate Commission Report Overlooked Despite Containing a Good Bipartisan Idea

Seattle “First in Time” Ordinance Eliminates Freedom to Choose; Sparks Yim v City of Seattle

Sanitary Code Tip: Screen Doors May be Required

Salem Landlord Facing Jail for Tenant Misbehavior?

Rules by Which a Great City may be Reduced to a Small One

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