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Gage Street Fire One Year Later: Worcester Denies Funding for New Build

Posted on August 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A street view of an empty lot where construction has started: the existing building has been torn down and some wood framing for a new foundation is present. The lot is blocked off with a temporary black construction fence.

A 2022 fire at 2 Gage St. killed four; former residents of the property begged board members not to grant Affordable Housing Trust money for a new build.

Healey Signs RAFT Eviction Delays Back into Law; Ignores MassLandlords Public Testimony

First Published August 25th, 2023 | Updated September 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 2 Comments

A large digital traffic sign sits on a street in front of buildings in a city. It is nighttime. In big orange letters, the sign reads “Expect Delays.”

Evictions for non-payment will be delayed until RAFT applications are approved or denied, with no mention of added supports for housing assistance.

State Must Step Up: EPA Proposes New Lead Dust Limits Far Under Massachusetts Thresholds

Posted on August 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A little girl, photographed in black and white from behind, stands looking out of a window with multiple panes.

The new proposed federal limits on lead dust are up to 10 times lower than what Massachusetts deleading laws currently allow.

Landlording by the Numbers August 2023

First Published July 31st, 2023 | Updated August 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

As sea level rise increases, hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts properties will be damaged and reduced in value in coming years. Numbers tell the story.

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2023: Foundations Shored Up

First Published July 29th, 2023 | Updated August 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for August 2023 details some improvements to our website infrastructure and our governance.

How to Wisely and Securely Take Time Away from Your Rental Business

Posted on July 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

photo of a person sitting in a beach chair holding a pink cocktail in a martini glass with a lime wedged on the rim and a tiny pink umbrella. A blurred beach and ocean in the background.

Getting a refreshing break as a landlord is a matter of taking the time and forethought to put necessary parts in place in your absence.

How to Introduce Induction Ranges in Your Rental Units

First Published July 27th, 2023 | Updated August 15th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

An induction countertop model stove brings water in a pan to a rolling boil. A piece of newspaper sits between the stovetop and the pan.

Induction stoves are efficient, environmentally friendly and easy to use. Here’s how to get your tenants – and your property – on board.

Washington Signs Multifamily as of Right into Law; Massachusetts Should Continue to Follow Suit

Posted on July 26th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A blue four-family house sits against a street that has a bus stop sign on it. Another multi-family home is partially visible in the background.

Creative zoning solutions are one answer to the national housing crisis; single-family restrictions are harming growth.

New State Study and Map Show Best Spots in State for Solar Panels

Posted on July 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A map of eastern Worcester shows lots coded by suitability for solar. The categories are “All A,” “Mostly A”, “Mixed Suitability,” “Mostly C,” and “No solar potential estimated.” An A-lot meats multiple criteria for solar including repurposing otherwise barren roof space or land.

The solar siting map can tell you, down to the parcel, how suited a plot is for solar panels. Could your rental property be a good fit?

EOHLC: New Changes to RAFT Program Started July 1, 2023

First Published July 18th, 2023 | Updated September 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A cartoon family of four stands on a lawn in front of a yellow house with red roof. Beside the lawn is a body of water with mountains in the background. The family is preparing to step onto a yellow inflatable boat labeled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”

RAFT benefits are cut by $3,000; monthly future rent stipends no longer available.