CDC Eviction Moratorium Off Again Following Supreme Court Decision
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The CDC nationwide eviction moratorium was vacated by the Supreme Court on August 31, marking its official, and likely final, end.
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The CDC nationwide eviction moratorium was vacated by the Supreme Court on August 31, marking its official, and likely final, end.
Mass. Coastal Real Estate is on Borrowed Time
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IPCC has “high confidence” coastal real estate to flood more. First Street Foundation, Realtor.com flood maps agree with IPCC, show extreme risk, disagree with FEMA.
Letter from the Executive Director for September 2021: Working Vacation
In August we began to implement our dues increase, contributed to the public’s understanding of the CDC moratorium extension, and did much else.
September Notice for 2021 Annual Business Meeting and Elections
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Our 2021 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in December 2021. Now is the time to read about our election processes and nominate candidates.
MassLandlords Urges Legislators to Oppose Right to Counsel, Eviction Sealing Bills
Testimony entered for the August 3 House and Senate hearings suggests neither proposed bill will solve root causes of evictions
How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
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Gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or anything else between consenting adults doesn’t matter when you’re choosing your tenant.
How to Avoid Making a Bad Impression on Your Tenants
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There’s a time and a place to display your wealth...and it’s not when you’re collecting the rent.
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.
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