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Housing Court Standing Order 1-23 Being Enforced: Separate Piece of Paper for Each Occupant at Tier 1

Posted on June 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Mass.gov. Legal & Justice. Massachusetts rules of court and standing orders. Massachusetts Housing Court Standing Orders. Offered by Housing Court. Massachusetts Court System. This is a part of Massachusetts Housing Court Standing Orders. Housing Court Rules. Standing Orders. Interim Housing Court Standing Order 1-23: Continuation of temporary modifications to court operations. Adopted Date: 04/03/2023. Effective Date: 06/05/2023. Referenced Sources: MGL c. 211B, Section 10. MGL c. 185C, Section 8a. Issued April 3, 2023, effective June 5, 2023.

Make sure you are serving the Tier 1 eviction notice multiple times, once for each occupant.

If You Own or Are Thinking About Buying Mass. Coastal Property, Learn About Flood Risk, AMOC and Other Factors

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A dark room with blue lights frames a screen showing the title screen of Inundation District. The tagline is, ‘In a time of rising tides and intensifying storms, what happens when a vulnerable city builds by the sea? Its new Innovation District becomes one of the worlds’ most imperiled neighborhoods, known as the Inundation District.” A film by David Abel, Ted Blanco. The film has been nominated for or won seven awards, the emblems of which are not all legible, including the Woods Hole Film Festival.

Investors and residents of coastal Massachusetts communities are buying into a smorgasbord of increasing flood risks from substantial to catastrophic. Protect your investment.

Now May be the Ideal Time to Convert to Heat Pump Water Heaters in Your Homes and Owner-Occupied Rentals

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

a composite of three photos: 1) a washing machine; 2) a pot with boiling water; 3) a running kitchen faucet.

Is your water heater showing signs of aging? Take advantage of financial incentives while they’re available and replace it with a heat pump model.

Home Depot Savings Can Cover Your Membership Dues

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

a photo of the interior of a Home Depot store. Shelves of lumber are visible in the foreground, with signs indicating other departments going down the aisle. A person in jeans and a sweatshirt facing away from the camera walks down the main aisle.

The Home Depot Pro Xtra membership perk allows MassLandlords members to save money on everything from paint to appliances.

The Top 5 Things You Need to Know as a Massachusetts Landlord in 2025

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon-style blue triple-decker home sits on top of a stack of two books, a green one on top, and a brown one underneath. A pencil leans against the house, its point resting on the top of the green book.

From tenant screening and eviction sealing to energy efficiency, here’s what you need to know to stay up-to-date as a rental housing provider in Massachusetts.

Letter from the Executive Director for July 2025: Marketing and Public Relations

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for July 2025 celebrates our success in hiring for a full-time marketing and public relations role, among other policy contributions.

July Notice for 2025 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our 2025 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in October 2025. Now is the time to read about our election processes and nominate candidates.

Section 8 Cuts: White House Proposed, Small Landlords Left Without Payment? FY2026

Posted on June 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

As of June 2025, MassLandlords was seeking help understanding the proposed federal budget and its implications.

Worcester Landlord Summit 2025 Gives Updates on ADUs, Rental Registry

Posted on June 22nd, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Worcester Landlord Summit 2025 was held May 10 in Worcester and had 300 attendees come through to learn about accessory dwelling units and the rental registry.

“Big Beautiful” Bill to Reduce Efficiency in Public Housing, Cost up to $1 Billion in Utilities Annually

Posted on June 22nd, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Congress.gov. H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 119th Congress 2025 – 2026. Sponsor Representative Arrington, Jodey C [R-TX-19]. Introduced 05/20/2025. Engrossed in House 05/22/2025.

Cuts to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program will cost taxpayers fortunes in wasted heat and hot water for public housing.