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Cash for Keys – Could it Work for You?

First Published August 24th, 2020 | Updated July 7th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Two people stand outside a house. An older one holds a wad of dollar bills and extends his hand toward the younger one. The younger one holds out keys.

Cash for keys might be the answer for landlords wanting to avoid spending untold thousands and endless months on an eviction process.

Housing and Planning Group Proposes Expansion of RAFT Program

First Published August 9th, 2020 | Updated September 25th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Changes to the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program would allow eligible families to access $10,000 in aid.

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner in a Vinyl Replacement Window with Vinyl Siding

First Published August 7th, 2020 | Updated September 26th, 2025 Posted in News - 7 Comments

Window air conditioners can crack vinyl window frames and vinyl siding. Here is advice for how to install them without cracking either.

Letter from the Executive Director for August 2020: Political Opportunism

Posted on August 7th, 2020 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for August 2020.

Oppose TOPA Consolidated Amendment A to “An Act enabling partnerships for growth”

First Published July 30th, 2020 | Updated November 5th, 2024 Posted in News, policy - 2 Comments

Consolidated Amendment A to 191 H.4879 H.4887 Tenant Opportunity to Purchase would prevent you from selling your property into an LLC you owned or to your children.

Amendments to Economic Development Bill would Cancel Rents

First Published July 27th, 2020 | Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in News - 7 Comments

Massachusetts representatives, including Connolly and Honan, are filing changes to the H.4879 bill that call for full blown rent cancellation in some cases.