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MBTA Zoning Law Sparks Housing Debate in Brookline

First Published March 24th, 2023 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

photo of Coolidge Corner, a thriving commercial intersection in Brookline, picturing a block with tudor castle-like architecture and ground-floor shops like Walgreens and others, pedestrians crossing the street and several cars parked along the curb.

If it can overcome local opposition, Brookline may act as an example for other communities in complying with the MBTA Communities Act.

Ranked Choice Voting, Defeated Statewide, Not Going Away

First Published May 25th, 2021 | Updated April 19th, 2023

The defeat of Ranked Choice Voting by Mass. voters was a setback for landlords, but the issue is still alive and being adopted locally across the state.

Legislature Asked To Follow Eviction Diversion Initiative Money Through MLAC

First Published May 25th, 2021 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords has been blocked in our attempt to trace Eviction Diversion Initiative funding through to renters and landlords. We have written a letter to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary encouraging them to take up the investigation.

Prepping Rentals for Winter Weather Year-Round

First Published January 25th, 2021 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Preparing your rentals for the ice, snow and heavy rains of winter and early spring can head off catastrophe on many levels.

Free Premium Content: Security Camera Installation

First Published December 3rd, 2015 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

Chris Yacino of Eaglestar Security recently shares advice with Worcester landlords about security camera installation.

Four Things your Insurance Might Not Cover

First Published October 11th, 2015 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in advice, financials, insurance - 0 Comments

Four broad categories of things landlord insurance may commonly omit. Are you covered? Should you be?

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Skunks

First Published March 13th, 2016 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in extermination - 0 Comments

Skunks are important to the balance of nature. Skunks are a member of the weasel family and have pointed noses and short legs, which make them waddle when they walk.