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.
Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction for Landlords Now in Effect
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The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 opens up the Qualified Business Income deduction or Section 199A deduction, which applies to many landlords.
How to Advertise Apartments: A Guide to Landlord Advertising
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A top-to-bottom review of how to advertise apartments, including tips and tricks for better landlord advertising in Massachusetts.
Federal Lead and Healthy Homes Program Provides Funding for Deleading Rental Properties
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development will reimburse thousands for lead paint remediation through cities making use of their grant-funded Healthy Homes Program.
How to Get Rid of Bedbugs
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How to get rid of bed bugs. A guide for landlords in Massachusetts wondering what they can require with tenants and how expensive treatment will be.
To Evict or Not to Evict? That is NOT the Question!
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Using the two-pronged approach to eviction, landlords can file paperwork early and still negotiate for a peaceful out-of-court resolution.
