Associate Justice Robert Fields Clarifies Rent Escrow at Springfield Event
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Associate Justice Robert Fields of the Western Division Housing Court discussed rent escrow and other topics in Longmeadow in December.
2017 Annual Elections Results
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2017 Annual Elections Results - MassLandlords has appointed a new director to its five-person board for 2018. We also chose a good neighbor.
Recap of Attorney Richard Vetstein’s Presentation in Waltham
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Recap of Attorney Richard Vetstein’s Presentation in Waltham - Attorney Vetstein covered Housing Court expansion, post-foreclosure eviction changes...
New Lead Regulations Effective December 1, 2017
New Lead Regulations Effective December 1, 2017 - Massachusetts lead paint regulations are to undergo a major change December 1, 2017. See what it means...
Senate Presidency Moving from Chandler to Spilka: Review of Each On Housing
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Senator Harriette Chandler (Worcester) will transition the role of Senate President to Karen Spilka (Ashland) this summer.
Landlord Fined $6,000, 3 Years’ Probation, for Forging Section 8 Documents, Gets off Easy
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Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.
Owners Contemplate Statewide Ballot Initiative at April Policy Forum
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MassLandlords members discussed the feasibility of a statewide ballot initiative or referendum at the April 14, 2018 policy forum.
40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled
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40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled - Owners should review their fire extinguishers against the recall list and return affected items for replacement...
Talk with your Tenants about Weed
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Talk with your Tenants about Weed is an artilce about starting a conversation with your tenant about using marijuana in your unit.
HUD Loses Case to CT Nonprofit, Section 8 “Small Area” FMRs Roll Out
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In OCA v Carson, the US District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined HUD to continue with its planned roll-out of small area fair market rents.
