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New HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals, Certificates Bought Online

First Published August 24th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A new HUD document provides guidance for housing providers considering requests to allow service and emotional support animals in rentals.

Can I Use Arrests to Deny Rental Applicants?

First Published June 24th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Blanket bans on renting to people with a criminal history can be seen as discriminatory.

Fake Pay Stubs: The Easiest Proof of Income You Never Want to See

First Published June 22nd, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 7 Comments

Thanks to the Internet, it’s easier than ever to fake an income that meets rental requirements.

MassLandlords Helpline Launched

First Published March 3rd, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

The MassLandlords helpline permits participating members to speak with our staff on any rental issue, any number of times, any number of issues per year.

Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) for Landlords

First Published April 7th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A guide to limited assistance representation (LAR) for landlords headed to court for eviction or other matters. Pros and cons of LAR.

2023 State Sanitary Code Changes Bring 10 New Requirements, Including Landlord Availability

First Published December 27th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023

This is a screenshot of a portion of the new State Sanitary Code with changes highlighted and tracked. The revisions tab to the left of the document shows 3,831 revisions.

Proposed updates to 105 CMR 410 include how often landlords must be available to renters, new requirements for chronic dampness and changes to which appliances must be in-unit.

Is it Legal to Charge Pet Rent or a Pet Deposit for Tenants with Animals?

First Published December 23rd, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

This is a cartoon of a cheerful white puppy dog with mud on its paws sitting in an apartment with blue walls and hardwood floors. The door behind him has a hole in it from chewing, and the trim around the doors is chewed up. Mud is all over the floor.

Case law in Massachusetts suggests pet rent is probably okay, but a separate pet deposit may be unlawful.

MassLandlords’ Good Neighbor Award Promotes Community Connection

First Published April 1st, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

We are continuously accepting Good Neighbor Award nominations to shine a light on community connection and our shared mission to create better rental housing.

How to Get a Property Tax Abatement for a Rental Income Property in Massachusetts

First Published March 3rd, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A time-consuming property tax abatement process could mean tax savings for your rental income property.

Freakonomics Looks at the Problem of Rent Control

First Published January 24th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Rent control in major cities is a big problem with a complex solution

New HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals, Certificates Bought Online

Can I Use Arrests to Deny Rental Applicants?

Fake Pay Stubs: The Easiest Proof of Income You Never Want to See

MassLandlords Helpline Launched

Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) for Landlords

2023 State Sanitary Code Changes Bring 10 New Requirements, Including Landlord Availability

Is it Legal to Charge Pet Rent or a Pet Deposit for Tenants with Animals?

MassLandlords’ Good Neighbor Award Promotes Community Connection

How to Get a Property Tax Abatement for a Rental Income Property in Massachusetts

Freakonomics Looks at the Problem of Rent Control

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