New Housing Court Judge and Clerk Magistrate
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Associate Justice Jonathan Kane and Clerk Magistrate Michael Doherty were recently both confirmed to the Western Division Housing Court.
Tax Tip: De Minimis Safe Harbor on Expensing Depreciable Improvements
Certain items under $2,500 that used to be depreciated may now be deducted following 2016 de minimis safe habor tax regulations.
The Growing Liability of Rental Property Mold
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Mold in rental properties can lead to three types of claims, two of which affect landlords and managers, according to Attorney Larry Farber.
MassDEP Preparing to Define Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems
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A new law requires new or renovated sprinklers to shut off when it’s wet outside. Specifically what this means is up to MassDEP to say.
Associate Justice Robert Fields Clarifies Rent Escrow at Springfield Event
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Associate Justice Robert Fields of the Western Division Housing Court discussed rent escrow and other topics in Longmeadow in December.
2017 Annual Elections Results
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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
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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
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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
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Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.
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