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Vacant Buildings Made More Secure with CASPER Early Detection Device

First Published December 18th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The CASPER, an early fire, flood and break-in detection device, may be the answer for owners of vacant buildings in Massachusetts.

New (Old) Voting System on Ballot in November: Ranked Choice Voting

First Published March 3rd, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Voter Choice 2020 will put Ranked Choice Voting on the ballot in November 2020. Ranked choice will reduce polarization and turn up minority voices.

MassLandlords Op-Ed Published in Mass Lawyers Weekly (Right to Counsel)

First Published July 9th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Mass Lawyers Weekly let us share our perspective that right to counsel is not a solution for disproportionately underrepresented renters.

Tenant Protection Act (Rent Control) Full Analysis: An Act Enabling Local Options for Tenant Protections, 191-H.3924-HD.1100

First Published July 9th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (191-H.3924-HD.1100) is an attempt at Massachusetts rent control, just cause eviction, elimination of move-in monies, and more.

It’s a Great Time to Refinance, Especially Cash Out

First Published December 6th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Late 2018 is a time of peaking rents, high acquisition prices, and low rates. All totaled, it’s a great time to refinance.

Findings Unfounded: Appeals Court reverses $55K Housing Court Judgment

First Published October 15th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

First Published October 12th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for October 2018.

How to Properly Consider Applicants with Permanent Rental Assistance Using an Applicant Qualifier

First Published December 24th, 2021 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 5 Comments

Cutout of a MassLandlords Applicant Qualifier form showing the section on ability to pay, highlighting 20 points awarded.

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

First Published November 27th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

First Published November 27th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Garcia v. DHCD remanded to Superior Court. Use of motels to house homeless continues to decline despite GBLS, ACLU litigation.

Vacant Buildings Made More Secure with CASPER Early Detection Device

New (Old) Voting System on Ballot in November: Ranked Choice Voting

MassLandlords Op-Ed Published in Mass Lawyers Weekly (Right to Counsel)

Tenant Protection Act (Rent Control) Full Analysis: An Act Enabling Local Options for Tenant Protections, 191-H.3924-HD.1100

It’s a Great Time to Refinance, Especially Cash Out

Findings Unfounded: Appeals Court reverses $55K Housing Court Judgment

Letter from the Executive Director for October 2018

How to Properly Consider Applicants with Permanent Rental Assistance Using an Applicant Qualifier

Your Comments on Proposed AFFH Rules Were Submitted to HUD

In Garcia v. DHCD, Baker’s “No Motels” Homelessness Policy Survives Injunction

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