Findings Unfounded: Appeals Court reverses $55K Housing Court Judgment
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IOLTA grants fund $55,000 judgment, lien against Worcester landlord, subsequently remanded for being contrary to evidence.
Letter from the Executive Director for October 2018
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for October 2018.
How to Properly Consider Applicants with Permanent Rental Assistance Using an Applicant Qualifier
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How to screen applicants receiving Section 8, MRVP or other rental assistance carefully and thoroughly for your best interest.
Your Comments on Proposed AFFH Rules Were Submitted to HUD
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MassLandlords staff provided HUD with answers to their AFFH feedback request. In particular, we pointed out the flaws with Section 8.
In Garcia v. DHCD, Baker’s “No Motels” Homelessness Policy Survives Injunction
Garcia v. DHCD remanded to Superior Court. Use of motels to house homeless continues to decline despite GBLS, ACLU litigation.
Choosing Judges in Massachusetts: The Governor’s Council and Judicial Nominating Commission Then and Now
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A short history of how Massachusetts judges, including Housing Court judges, have been chosen by the Governor’s Council and Judicial Nominating Commission.
Nominees for our December Election
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Members in good standing should prepare to score-vote candidates for Good Neighbor 2018 and Board of Directors 2019 - 2023.
Talk to your Tenants About Spiders
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Spider-related fires are a rare but recurring source of injury and loss.
Massachusetts Lawmakers, Regulators Negligent in Columbia Gas Explosions?
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Columbia Gas is exempt under statute from the requirement to use licensed gasfitters to operate on lines. Who was working at the time of the explosion?
Tenants’ Right to Counsel has Anti-Property Origins
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Right to Counsel is a reasonable sounding idea with proudly socialist motivations. Supporters explicitly intend it as a step toward ending private property.
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