2017 Annual Elections Results
| Posted in governance, News - 0 Comments
2017 Annual Elections Results - MassLandlords has appointed a new director to its five-person board for 2018. We also chose a good neighbor.
Recap of Attorney Richard Vetstein’s Presentation in Waltham
| Posted in best landlord practices, News - 0 Comments
Recap of Attorney Richard Vetstein’s Presentation in Waltham - Attorney Vetstein covered Housing Court expansion, post-foreclosure eviction changes...
New Lead Regulations Effective December 1, 2017
New Lead Regulations Effective December 1, 2017 - Massachusetts lead paint regulations are to undergo a major change December 1, 2017. See what it means...
Senate Presidency Moving from Chandler to Spilka: Review of Each On Housing
| Posted in News - 0 Comments
Senator Harriette Chandler (Worcester) will transition the role of Senate President to Karen Spilka (Ashland) this summer.
Landlord Fined $6,000, 3 Years’ Probation, for Forging Section 8 Documents, Gets off Easy
| Posted in News - 0 Comments
Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.
Owners Contemplate Statewide Ballot Initiative at April Policy Forum
| Posted in News - 0 Comments
MassLandlords members discussed the feasibility of a statewide ballot initiative or referendum at the April 14, 2018 policy forum.
40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled
| Posted in Did you know?, News - 0 Comments
40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled - Owners should review their fire extinguishers against the recall list and return affected items for replacement...
Talk with your Tenants about Weed
| Posted in advice, best landlord practices, News - 0 Comments
Talk with your Tenants about Weed is an artilce about starting a conversation with your tenant about using marijuana in your unit.
HUD Loses Case to CT Nonprofit, Section 8 “Small Area” FMRs Roll Out
| Posted in News - 0 Comments
In OCA v Carson, the US District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined HUD to continue with its planned roll-out of small area fair market rents.
Jim Brooks Stabilization Act, H.4142, Sent to Study
| Posted in evictions, laws, News - 0 Comments
Just Cause Eviction Rent Control will not pass this session, may be refiled in January.
Advertisement
