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A Landlord’s Guide to Record Keeping and Handling Tenant Information

First Published April 26th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

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How to understand Massachusetts laws surrounding personal information, and how to keep tenant records securely

Gentle Density Increases Nearby Property Values, Evidence Shows, Contrary to Popular Belief

First Published April 20th, 2022 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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Against persistent and widespread belief that housing density harms property values, numerous studies show the opposite effect.

Boston Stalls on Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee (RSAC) Public Records Request

First Published April 15th, 2022 | Updated September 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 1 Comment

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MassLandlords filed a public records request March 28, 2022, to demonstrate how the Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee (RSAC) was formed. The request was neither extended nor fulfilled.

A Landlord’s Guide to Rental Management and Hiring a Property Manager

First Published April 8th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

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How to research, vet and hire a rental manager or property management company

Rent Payments: Review of All Rental Software to Collect Rent Online

First Published April 6th, 2022 | Updated April 10th, 2024 Posted in News - 1 Comment

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This guide reviews all rent payment and rental software available to collect rent online. Over 40 automatic rent systems reviewed and updated regularly.

Landlording by the Numbers April 2022

First Published April 4th, 2022 | Updated May 2nd, 2022 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Infographic: Landlording By the Numbers. What’s up, what’s down? What’s in, what’s out? This monthly feature is a brief statistical snapshot of the landlording and housing industries. 30 days. Required for serving a Notice to Quit for nonpayment in Massachusetts. This required period was raised from 14 days in 2020 as part of the economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 30-day requirement remains in effect. $2,381. The difference in average apartment rents between Boston and Springfield, Mass. (reported by rentcafe, August 2021). 3rd highest. The rank of Massachusetts in terms of rent prices, among 56 U.S. states and territories. 19%. Percentage increase in average rents in Massachusetts year-over-year in October 2021. (Apartmentguide.com)

Letter from the Executive Director for April 2022: Technical Improvements, Lawsuit Waiting

First Published April 3rd, 2022 | Updated April 6th, 2022 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for April 2022 discusses the various technical improvements and new events and articles we’ve produced. Our lawsuit is still waiting for a hearing.

Year 2021 Summary Process Filings Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Baseline

First Published March 24th, 2022 | Updated June 4th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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A 2021 snapshot of MassLandlords’ data reports shows summary process court filings continued at lower-than-expected levels.

State: No More Federally Funded Rental Assistance Program Applications on or Around April 15

First Published March 22nd, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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New applicants will still be able to apply for state rental assistance programs after April 15, subject to funding availability.

How to Avoid Housing Discrimination Based on Genetic Information

First Published March 21st, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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Though protections for genetic information primarily apply to employers, landlords must also be aware of the law.