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Letter from the Executive Director for April 2019

Posted on April 2nd, 2019 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for April 2019.

MassLandlords Files Legislation for Right to Secrets

Posted on April 1st, 2019 Posted in humor, News - 6 Comments

Right to Secrets would eliminate frivolous lawsuits and counterclaims, thereby greatly contributing to the creation of affordable housing.

Judge Winik Speaks on Landlord-Tenant Law and Housing Policy

First Published March 6th, 2019 | Updated June 10th, 2021 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Preparing for Housing Court starts with knowing the standards expected. Judge Winik shared humorous and useful insights with landlords in Cambridge.

Tax Tip: De Minimis Safe Harbor on Expensing Depreciable Improvements

First Published March 4th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Certain items under $2,500 that used to be depreciated may now be deducted following 2016 de minimis safe habor tax regulations.

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2019

Posted on March 4th, 2019 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for March 2019.

MassLandlords Helpline Launched

First Published March 3rd, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

The MassLandlords helpline permits participating members to speak with our staff on any rental issue, any number of times, any number of issues per year.

Director Emeritus Mike O’Rourke Lauded for Cleaning up Albion

Posted on February 9th, 2019 Posted in News - 0 Comments

First responder calls, code violations, and overdoses drop precipitously under tough but fair hands-on management by Mike O’Rourke in downtown Worcester.

Ask Your Legislators to Say No

First Published February 5th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

There are many bills to monitor this session, and some to support, but there are two that should be stopped now.

Airbnb Sues Boston for Short-Term Rental Ban

First Published February 3rd, 2019 | Updated May 1st, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

Without engaging local owners, Airbnb sues Boston alone, claiming the ban is unlawful for the damage it does to their business.

Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction for Landlords Now in Effect

First Published February 1st, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 opens up the Qualified Business Income deduction or Section 199A deduction, which applies to many landlords.