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Right of first refusal was vetoed in January but could pop back up. Review our talking points and contact your representatives to ask them to oppose it.
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Even if it may seem legal to send a notice to quit for nonpayment after October 17, think carefully about the criminal penalties and consult with an attorney before doing so.
The announcement below was posted to MassLandlords message boards on Monday, October 12 about the end of the Massachusetts eviction moratorium and the start of the CDC moratorium.
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Full explanation of the April 2020 COVID-19 Massachusetts eviction moratorium, including FAQ and easy to understand examples.
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Contact your local representatives to speak out against an eviction moratorium that is unfunded, unevenly applied and possibly unconstitutional.
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Just Cause Eviction Rent Control will not pass this session, may be refiled in January.
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Owners coordinating to reform long-standing prohibition on density in college housing, extended families.
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Massachusetts no longer has law on “unnatural accumulation.” Owners must clear as for guests.
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The satellite industry says landlords cannot prohibit satellite dishes, but the actual regulations say there are times when we can.
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A new law requires new or renovated sprinklers to shut off when it’s wet outside. Specifically what this means is up to MassDEP to say.