How to Avoid Discrimination Based on National Origin
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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
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Avoiding race-based discrimination is paramount to fair housing practices
Supreme Court: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protected Under Title VII
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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
A director for a Massachusetts inspection services department offers his ideas for smooth sailing when navigating a rental property
Refusing RAFT = Discrimination? Yes, Says Attorney General
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Turning down rental assistance applications could be considered unlawful
How to Screen Tenants with Temporary Sources of Income
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How should landlords factor in short term disability, unemployment, HomeBASE and other forms of temporary income when screening tenants?
The Court Ordered a Continuance. Now What?
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How landlords can attempt to limit losses during the eviction process
Geothermal Pilot Project in Framingham Could Have Broad Impact on Rental Heating and Cooling
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A geothermal project in the Concord Street area of Framingham will provide data for possible similar projects using the ground to heat and cool buildings.
A Landlord’s Guide to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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What SNAP is, how it differs from food stamps, and why it’s important for rental property managers to understand
Should I Issue a 1099-C Form if My Ex-Tenant Owes Rent?
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Losing rent is frustrating, but attempting to exact revenge through the IRS via form 1099-C may be petty.
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