2017 Discrimination Fines Already Exceed $155,000, Target Nonprofit Landlords
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2017 Discrimination Fines Already Exceed $155,000, Target Nonprofit Landlords is an article published in the Masslandlords may 2017 newsletter.
3,000,000 Single Families Converted to Rentals Since 2008
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Single family rentals as a percentage of the total market have increased approximately 20% since the financial crisis, from 15% of the market to 18%.
$125,000 Settlement for Steering Children Into Certain Buildings
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The US Department of Justice settled with a complex owner for $125,000, citing violations of fair housing protections for children and families.
“Godzilla” El Niño Suggests Winter Will be Mild Overall
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El Niño is the name given to what happens to the Pacific Ocean every two to seven years. Landlords might relax, snow removers might  start plan B.
$100,000 Asbestos Fine in “Environmental Justice Neighborhood”
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EPA clean-up limits require there not be one asbestos fiber in 100 cubic centimeters of air. Landlord alleged to have made toxic clouds of asbestos dust.
Ranked Choice Voting Prevents Situations Like Fall River’s 2019 Mayoral Election
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Vote “yes” for ranked choice voting at the November election to eliminate non-majority winners and Fall River-like situations
Why Conservatives and Libertarians Should Support Ranked Choice Voting
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Ranked choice voting promotes freedom of choice across party lines
Under the CDC Moratorium Is It Legal to Send a Notice to Quit?
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Even if it may seem legal to send a notice to quit for nonpayment after October 17, think carefully about the criminal penalties and consult with an attorney before doing so.
Screening College Student Renters in an Uncertain Market
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An unstable college rental market in this year of coronavirus makes screening college students effectively all the more essential.
Pending Law H.5018 Proposes Tax Credits for Landlords
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Tax credits, which could take years or decades to pay out, are the latest proposal for stabilizing housing after the State of Emergency
