Press Release: White Paper Pushes For Compensated Form of Rent Control via Ballot Question Alternative
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Our white paper encourages legislators to supersede the 2026 Massachuetts rent control ballot question, for which signatures have been gathered.
Rent Control Appropriates Private Property to Public Use. Help Us Stop It Before It’s Too Late!
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The 2026 rent control ballot initiative removes landlords' right to compensation and is unconstitutional. Help us before it's too late: Donate today.
Rent Control Ballot 2026: Content and Analysis
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The rent control ballot initiative proposed for 2026 deletes Chapter 40P, so we review the key provisions of Chapter 40P being deleted and what the new text would propose.
Landlords Raising Rent in Anticipation of Possible Rent Control Deadline; Nonprofit Loophole
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The November 2026 ballot initiative set Jan. 31, 2026, as the deadline for market-rate rent increases. Landlords raised rent in anticipation on especially long-term renters. A loophole prevents the need.
Adverse Action Letter For Credit
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Landlords must issue this type of adverse action letter or adverse action notice when rejecting a tenant for a credit report or score.
Info Session: Tell Us What You Want To Know About ADUs. Tue Mar 3rd, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Zoom.
Info Session: Tell Us What You Want To Know About ADUs. Tue Mar 3rd, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom.
Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Mar 11th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.
Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Mar 11th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.
Outcomes for June 2024
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for June 2024 filings
Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31
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.
