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Dacey v. Burgess: Court-Appointed Mediation is Legally Binding

First Published March 31st, 2023 | Updated April 11th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that summary process action is not necessary to remove a renter if a voluntary agreement to vacate has been reached in mediation.

Martin Green vs. the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: A Cautionary Tale for Landlords

First Published March 30th, 2023 | Updated August 30th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This is a composite image of three separate news headlines set against a grainy blue background. The headlines read, from top to bottom: “State commission takes years to resolve discrimination cases. One took 17. Another took 15.”, “MCAD Denies Parting Ways Appeal” and “Worcester settles decades old lawsuit alleging racial bias in police department’s promotion practices for $1.5 million.”

The MCAD is committed to fighting discriminatory practices in Massachusetts, but one landlord alleges the deck is stacked against respondents.

Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated

First Published March 28th, 2023 | Updated April 12th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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Massachusetts law requires housing providers to make sure no one is left behind after a move-out, eviction or abandonment.

MassLandlords Deleading Bill Assigned to Committee on Revenue

First Published March 27th, 2023 | Updated November 9th, 2024 Posted in News - 2 Comments

193 SD 862 and HD 2630 received multiple cosponsors and has been assigned to the Joint Revenue Committee for review.

MBTA Zoning Law Sparks Housing Debate in Brookline

First Published March 24th, 2023 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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If it can overcome local opposition, Brookline may act as an example for other communities in complying with the MBTA Communities Act.

MassLandlords Testimony Against Boston Rent Control Docket #0408

Posted on March 6th, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Exceptions to the cap. Adjustments (increases or decreases) in the maximum allowable rent may be granted (through a petition process) on the following grounds: Tenants habitability concerns or changes in services provided to the unit. Landlord’s right to receive a fair return in consideration of property taxes, maintenance and operating expenses, capital improvements necessary to bring the unit into compliance with health and safety cod requirements, substantial deterioration of the rental unit, changes in the number of tenants.

MassLandlords staff drafted and submitted the below testimony opposed to Docket #0408 on rent control.

How Technology Can Help with Virtual Showings and Renting Apartments

Posted on March 3rd, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

This is a cartoon image of an empty room in an apartment with beige walls and hardwood floors. A window is in the distance. A door on the right side of the room is ajar, revealing an empty room with blue walls. In the foreground, a hand holds a phone up with the camera app open, recording a tour of the empty room.

Over-the-phone or Zoom tours can narrow down prospective tenants and help out-of-state renters

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2023: Thank Members and Property Rights Supporters

Posted on March 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for March 2023 looks back on a policy-filled February.

Would Boston Mayor Wu’s Rent Control Proposal Help or Hinder Housing?

First Published February 28th, 2023 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

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Boston Mayor Wu’s recently published rent control proposal features some distinctions from past failed policies, but would it fare any better?

How Do Rent Control Boards Benefit the Wealthy and Well Connected?

First Published February 27th, 2023 | Updated July 29th, 2024 Posted in News - 3 Comments

Colliers advertises services, research & insights, properties, experts, multiple offices, careers, news, investor relations, and suggests work towards environment social and governance goals. Five glass high rises each over 25 floors reflect clouds passing far above ordinary people.

This article has been adapted from testimony submitted to Boston City Council on Feb. 22 opposed to Docket #0408 rent control.