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The Eviction Process in Massachusetts

First Published April 16th, 2014 | Updated April 22nd, 2024

An outline of the eviction process in Massachusetts, from a landlord's point of view, with estimated landlord costs and timeline.

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.

Qualified Opportunity Zones offer Tax-Free Gains

First Published July 9th, 2019 | Updated April 22nd, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Qualified Opportunity Zones of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 allow investors to improve certain land or businesses and pay no capital gains on their investment, conditions apply.

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.

MetroWest Property Owners Association Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue May 14th: From Listed to Rented: Tips and Tricks for Smoother Placements

First Published April 19th, 2024 | Updated April 22nd, 2024

Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue May 14th: From Listed to Rented: Tips and Tricks for Smoother Placements

Helpline

First Published May 14th, 2019 | Updated April 19th, 2024

The MassLandlords hourly helpline service provides legal information and business advice from non-attorney counselors.

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.

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.

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 9th: Worcester Housing Court

Posted on April 24th, 2024

Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 9th: Worcester Housing Court

The Eviction Process in Massachusetts

How to engage renters against eviction sealing

Qualified Opportunity Zones offer Tax-Free Gains

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?

MetroWest Property Owners Association Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue May 14th: From Listed to Rented: Tips and Tricks for Smoother Placements

Helpline

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

Now Updated: MassLandlords Notice to Quit Forms

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 9th: Worcester Housing Court

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