Can a Landlord Prohibit Satellite Dishes?
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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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The satellite industry says landlords cannot prohibit satellite dishes, but the actual regulations say there are times when we can.
MassDEP Preparing to Define Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems
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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.
Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge an Application Fee?
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A short analysis of whether Massachusetts landlords and brokers can charge apartment application fees, including what-ifs. Updated for context broker vs. landlord.
Associate Justice Robert Fields Clarifies Rent Escrow at Springfield Event
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Associate Justice Robert Fields of the Western Division Housing Court discussed rent escrow and other topics in Longmeadow in December.
Review of LegalZoom for Massachusetts Lease Form
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Is the LegalZoom lease for Massachusetts any good? An in-depth review of LegalZoom and its lease for Massachusetts rental property.
Do Landlords have to Provide Window Coverings in Massachusetts?
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This article will answer "Do landlords have to provide window coverings in Massachusetts?" and help you find answers to similar questions yourself.
What Are the Massachusetts Heat Laws?
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What are the Massachusetts Heat Laws? Landlords must help the tenant maintain 64 to 68 °F from September 15 to June 15 under the MA heat laws...
Less Cost, Much More Reporting Under Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Lead Law
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Less Cost, Much More Reporting Under Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Lead Law is an article detailing the new proposed revisions to the lead laws in MA.
What One Tenant Attorney Sees Landlords Doing Wrong: How to Succeed in Housing Court
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What One Tenant Attorney Sees Landlords Doing Wrong: How to Succeed in Housing Court is an article from our January 2017 newsletter.
Eviction Reform: ‘Just Cause Eviction’ Bad for Landlords, Worse for Tenants
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Eviction Reform: Just Cause Eviction Bad for Landlords, Worse for Tenants is an article by MassLandlords member Sherri Way on just cause eviction in Boston.