Legal Round-Up: Screening, Lead, and Eviction Decisions
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Four cases decided in early 2020 concern written applicant qualifiers, lead paint disclosure, and summary process.
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Four cases decided in early 2020 concern written applicant qualifiers, lead paint disclosure, and summary process.
No Mow Grass Offers Alternative to High-Cost, High-Maintenance Lawn Care
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“No mow grass,” a seed blend of slow-growing, low-maintenance grasses, presents opportunities for property owners to save time and money on lawn care.
Letter from the Executive Director for March 2020: Record Year for RentHelper; Certification; Zoning Testimony
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for March 2020.
New (Old) Voting System on Ballot in November: Ranked Choice Voting
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Voter Choice 2020 will put Ranked Choice Voting on the ballot in November 2020. Ranked choice will reduce polarization and turn up minority voices.
How to Get a Property Tax Abatement for a Rental Income Property in Massachusetts
A time-consuming property tax abatement process could mean tax savings for your rental income property.
Space Heaters – Dangerous? Fire-causing? Cost-effective? Legal?
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Portable space heaters can be dangerous if used improperly, but they can also save money with careful use, and provide essential comfort.
Meris Bergquist, Mass Fair Housing Center Sue DPH over Lead Paint Discrimination
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The 2019 Meris Bergquist Mass Fair Housing Center lawsuit against DPH for lead paint flies in the face of civil procedure and good sense.
Displaying Signs on Rental Property: Who Decides?
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Public display of political signs from rental yards and windows can become controversial when landlords and tenants disagree.
Letter from the Executive Director for February 2020: Rent Control Hearing, Certification Test
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for February 2020.
Freakonomics Looks at the Problem of Rent Control
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Rent control in major cities is a big problem with a complex solution