How to Avoid Discrimination Based on National Origin
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Language barriers, visa status and country of birth can get you into hot water when choosing tenants. Here’s how to stay out of trouble as a landlord.
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Language barriers, visa status and country of birth can get you into hot water when choosing tenants. Here’s how to stay out of trouble as a landlord.
Getting RAFT Assistance for my Tenant Took Months
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A process to access rental assistance funds that started in December took three and a half months to complete
Supreme Court: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protected Under Title VII
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A 2020 ruling states the Civil Rights Act of 1964 cannot protect sex without protecting gender identity and sexual orientation
MassLandlords to Implement First Dues Increase in Seven Years
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In order to continue expanding and improving the business of landlording in the state, MassLandlords will implement a dues increase and per-unit component.
Letter from the Executive Director for August 2021: Dues Increase Coming
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In July we decided our dues increase, worked on rental assistance delays, launched our expanded Home Depot benefit, and more.
Home Depot Benefits Expanded
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MassLandlords members can save at Home Depot in one of two ways: preferred pricing and discounts on our gift cards.
Fire Safety and Means of Egress Important Concerns for ADU Ordinances
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Salem mayor hopes to loosen restrictions around accessory dwelling units, but proposal verbiage must be explicit regarding paths of exit.
DHCD: Tenants with Non-Responsive Landlords May Receive Direct Rental Assistance Payments
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To remain in compliance with the ARPA, regional administering agencies who cannot reach landlords may issue subsidies directly to renters
Should I Have My Rental’s Common Areas on Their Own Electric Meter?
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While legal under certain circumstances, having adjacent units pay for common-area electricity can cause headaches for landlords
Housing Court to Resume Selected In-Person Court Events as of July 1
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Eviction mediations and code enforcement cases will remain virtual for the time being