California’s Prop 10 Fails, Rent Control Checked at Cost of $100 Million
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Nonprofit AIDS Healthcare Foundation drives massive CA Prop 10 fight in favor of rent control. Landlords outspend 3:1 and win.
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Nonprofit AIDS Healthcare Foundation drives massive CA Prop 10 fight in favor of rent control. Landlords outspend 3:1 and win.
Open Letter to Massachusetts Legislators: Refuse Right of First Refusal
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The following open letter on Tenant Right of First Refusal is addressed to all Massachusetts legislators at the start of the 2019-2020 legislative session.
Landlord Tenant Lawyer, Attorney Recommendations in Massachusetts
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Everything about hiring a Massachusetts landlord tenant lawyer or attorney, including interview questions, pricing, and pros and cons of hiring vs DIY.
AG Touts Section 8 Discrimination Settlements Totaling $40K
Three landlords/agents settled with Attorney General Healey for alleged non-participation in Section 8. Participation is mandatory.
In Garcia v. DHCD, Baker’s “No Motels” Homelessness Policy Survives Injunction
Garcia v. DHCD remanded to Superior Court. Use of motels to house homeless continues to decline despite GBLS, ACLU litigation.
Choosing Judges in Massachusetts: The Governor’s Council and Judicial Nominating Commission Then and Now
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A short history of how Massachusetts judges, including Housing Court judges, have been chosen by the Governor’s Council and Judicial Nominating Commission.
Nominees for our December Election
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Members in good standing should prepare to score-vote candidates for Good Neighbor 2018 and Board of Directors 2019 - 2023.
Letter from the Executive Director for November 2018
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for November 2018.
Your Comments on Proposed AFFH Rules Were Submitted to HUD
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MassLandlords staff provided HUD with answers to their AFFH feedback request. In particular, we pointed out the flaws with Section 8.
To Evict or Not to Evict? That is NOT the Question!
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Using the two-pronged approach to eviction, landlords can file paperwork early and still negotiate for a peaceful out-of-court resolution.