No Mow Grass Offers Alternative to High-Cost, High-Maintenance Lawn Care
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“No mow grass,” a seed blend of slow-growing, low-maintenance grasses, presents opportunities for property owners to save time and money on lawn care.
Emotional Support Animals: An Open Letter to Attorney General Maura Healey
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The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General should issue an advisory on websites selling fake emotional support animal certificates.
Policy Priorities for May 2019 Show Rent Control Fears
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Policy priorities survey results as of May 2019 show fear of rent control has overtaken all other questions as the largest policy concern of owners and managers.
Cambridge Street Realty v Stewart Hits 30 Months and Counting
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Cambridge Street Realty v Stewart decides on defective notices, showcases years-long court process.
Gov. Baker’s Parking Thoughts: Copy Hartford, San Francisco?
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Massachusetts parking requirements present an obstacle to the creation of new affordable housing. Should we change the way we vote to repeal space minimums?
Boston Passes Just Cause Eviction Rent Control in Diminished Form
Boston Passes Just Cause Eviction Rent Control in Diminished Form - The Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act passed Boston City Council on October 4, 2017
MassLandlords Position on Airbnb Regulation
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MassLandlords Position on Airbnb Regulation - Airbnb regulations such as enacted by the City of Cambridge partially meet with landlord approval...
Rent Escrow Compromise H.980 Heard at State House
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Rent Escrow Compromise H.980 Heard at State House - Rent escrow reform may be approaching after decades of advocacy. The September hearing made the case...
2017 Hurricanes Impact Rentals in Surprising Ways
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2017 Hurricanes Impact Rentals in Surprising Ways - We examine the impact of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria on rental real estate...
State: No More Federally Funded Rental Assistance Program Applications on or Around April 15
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New applicants will still be able to apply for state rental assistance programs after April 15, subject to funding availability.
