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How to Avoid Housing Discrimination Based on Family Status

First Published October 29th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Don’t like kids in the building? Saying so and denying a tenancy to someone with children could land you in court.

Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated

First Published March 28th, 2023 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A young brown tabby cat steps onto a windowsill. Dappled trees can be seen outside.

Massachusetts law requires housing providers to make sure no one is left behind after a move-out, eviction or abandonment.

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Someone’s Sex

First Published September 23rd, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

Federal and state laws on housing make a person’s sex and gender protected classes.

The Bellus Lawsuits: Denying Leases for the Wrong Reasons Can Send Landlords to Court

First Published December 9th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A street view of a two-story brick house with a grey roof, three attic windows and a round classical-style white porch. There are tall shrubs in front of the house and tree branches are visible in the upper right corner of the image.

A spate of discrimination lawsuits from Bellus Real Estate indicates landlord actions are under the microscope when screening tenants.

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

First Published August 27th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or anything else between consenting adults doesn’t matter when you’re choosing your tenant.

How to Avoid Making a Bad Impression on Your Tenants

First Published August 25th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

There’s a time and a place to display your wealth...and it’s not when you’re collecting the rent.

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on National Origin

First Published August 22nd, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Language barriers, visa status and country of birth can get you into hot water when choosing tenants. Here’s how to stay out of trouble as a landlord.

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Race, Color and Ethnicity when Renting

First Published July 28th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023

Avoiding race-based discrimination is paramount to fair housing practices

Supreme Court: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protected Under Title VII

First Published July 26th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A 2020 ruling states the Civil Rights Act of 1964 cannot protect sex without protecting gender identity and sexual orientation

10 Tips for a Successful Landlord–Tenant Relationship

First Published June 18th, 2021 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A director for a Massachusetts inspection services department offers his ideas for smooth sailing when navigating a rental property

How to Avoid Housing Discrimination Based on Family Status

Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Someone’s Sex

The Bellus Lawsuits: Denying Leases for the Wrong Reasons Can Send Landlords to Court

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

How to Avoid Making a Bad Impression on Your Tenants

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on National Origin

How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Race, Color and Ethnicity when Renting

Supreme Court: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protected Under Title VII

10 Tips for a Successful Landlord–Tenant Relationship

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