New COVID Landlord, Court Regulations Now Law (FY21 Budget, 191-H5181, Ch. 257 of the Acts of 2020)
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A new emergency law, recently signed by the Governor, introduces Notice to Quit regulations and court changes that will affect some eviction cases.
Caffé Nero Decision: Will It Affect Landlords?
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An eatery forced to close due to governor’s orders during the pandemic was in the right, judge says.
Letter from the Executive Director for April 2021: Search Evictions
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In March we released a new eviction search tool, advanced our professional certification, and contributed to work in rent collection, climate change mitigation, and zoning.
Court Asked to Provide Counsel for Indigent Landlords, Deflects
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services will not help indigent landlords, despite courts requiring an attorney and the executive funding renter counsel.
New Housing Choice Law Could Have Large Impact on Affordable Housing in Massachusetts
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The state’s new Housing Choice Bill, including a simple majority requirement for some zoning changes, may make vital improvements on the housing crisis.
A Follow-up on RAFT rejections during Covid
State provided incomplete, sometimes confusing, answers to our questions
Joint Committee to Hold Hearing on Service Animal Misrepresentation Bill
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Bill does not cover assistance animals such as emotional support animals.
Eviction Moratorium 2.0 Filed, Would Undo Rent Escrow (192 H.1434 HD3030 S.891)
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A bill before the legislature would enact state eviction moratorium 2.0 and undo Davis v. Comerford rent escrow (192 H.1434 HD3030).
Three-Decker Structural Renovations
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Example of a 19th century three-decker structural renovation to correct sagging floors by jacking and sistering beams and joists.
Massachusetts vs. the World: No Stoves Required in California
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“Fully Furnished” may not include basic cooking appliances
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