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How to engage renters against eviction sealing

First Published March 13th, 2024 | Updated March 18th, 2024 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

A cartoon image of a blue triple-decker home shows every unit is occupied. A woman shakes a rug out of a second-story window, a young man relaxes on the front steps, and an older man waters flowers on the lawn.

Talking points to share with renters.

URGENT: Contact Your Rep, Senator and Renters to Oppose 193 H.4138, H.4356; Eviction Sealing, Debt Cancellation

First Published March 3rd, 2024 | Updated March 18th, 2024 Posted in policy - 6 Comments

193 H.4356 the HOMES Act would seal eviction records and cancel debts. It will hurt housing providers, good renters, the courts and many more.

Do You Own Some Small, Unbuildable, Taxable, Urban Land?

First Published December 22nd, 2023 | Updated March 14th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

photo of an urban vacant lot covered in a pile of gravel and large rocks, across the street from multifamily houses.

Imagine a piece of your idle, unbuildable land becoming a tax-free thriving mid-city forest providing clean air, greenery and improved aesthetic for an urban community.

MassLandlords, Inc., Sues City of Boston for Public Records Related to Mayor’s Rent Control Committee

First Published February 27th, 2023 | Updated March 31st, 2023 Posted in News - 7 Comments

An iPad sits on a table showing a page from the City of Boston website. The page title is “Members of Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee Announced.” The date is March 11, 2022. Derivative of image licensed by Unsplash.

Boston defied orders from state Supervisor of Records to show emails from nonprofit and for-profit developers, favored over renters and housing operators alike in both appointments and final proposal.

Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu May 9th: Community Mediation to Solve Problems without Court

Posted on April 18th, 2024

Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu May 9th: Community Mediation to Solve Problems without Court

Now Updated: MassLandlords Notice to Quit Forms

First Published February 23rd, 2014 | Updated April 18th, 2024

The exterior of the Springfield Juvenile/Housing Court, a tall building made of stone, with a brick courtyard and some bushes out front.

These forms are required to give a Massachusetts tenant notice to quit and start an eviction. We’ve updated them to remind you why it's a good idea to hire an attorney before serving a notice.

Outcomes for August 2022

Posted on April 17th, 2024

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for August 2022 filings

Filings Month Ending 2024 March 31

Posted on April 17th, 2024

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Filings Month Ending 2024 March 31

Massachusetts Housing Policy Advocacy

First Published July 16th, 2015 | Updated April 15th, 2024

Commentary, documents, and studies for those working on Massachusetts housing policy and rental housing in particular. Updated to link to the flood risk bill.

Forum (Real Estate Message Boards)

First Published January 22nd, 2014 | Updated April 15th, 2024

All MassLandlords members have access to a valuable resource: our online message boards are a direct line of communication with other landlords in your region who can provide helpful information and resources to help with your business.

How to engage renters against eviction sealing

URGENT: Contact Your Rep, Senator and Renters to Oppose 193 H.4138, H.4356; Eviction Sealing, Debt Cancellation

Do You Own Some Small, Unbuildable, Taxable, Urban Land?

MassLandlords, Inc., Sues City of Boston for Public Records Related to Mayor’s Rent Control Committee

Statewide Virtual Meeting Thu May 9th: Community Mediation to Solve Problems without Court

Now Updated: MassLandlords Notice to Quit Forms

Outcomes for August 2022

Filings Month Ending 2024 March 31

Massachusetts Housing Policy Advocacy

Forum (Real Estate Message Boards)

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