Waterproof Laminate Flooring put to the Test: Claims vs Data
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Is waterproof laminate flooring possible? We tested all seven brands available at a Massachusetts Lowe’s to find out.
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Is waterproof laminate flooring possible? We tested all seven brands available at a Massachusetts Lowe’s to find out.
Worcester’s New Landlord-Tenant Guarantee Program is Finally Here!
The City of Worcester’s Landlord-Tenant Guarantee (formerly known as Insurance Against Homelessness) started in May 2019.
Rent Control Redux? The $64,000 Question (aka the Bologna Story)
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Rent control may be returning to Massachusetts. Here we reexamine the story of Vincent and Laura Bologna to show how rent control worked in practice.
MassLandlords.net Site Upgraded from Site5 to AWS, 35% Faster
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New server lays foundation for market certification coming in 2019, saves cost, reduces latency.
Letter from the Executive Director for May 2019
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for May 2019.
Gov. Baker’s Parking Thoughts: Copy Hartford, San Francisco?
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Massachusetts parking requirements present an obstacle to the creation of new affordable housing. Should we change the way we vote to repeal space minimums?
Cambridge Street Realty v Stewart Hits 30 Months and Counting
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Cambridge Street Realty v Stewart decides on defective notices, showcases years-long court process.
Global (Over)Reach: Boston Globe Stokes Eviction Fear with Falsehoods
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“Age of Evictions: As Rents Soar in Boston” article by Jenifer McKim and Alejandro Serrano fundamentally false. Globe refuses to publish corrections.
Three-Decker Structural Renovations
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Example of a 19th century three-decker structural renovation to correct sagging floors by jacking and sistering beams and joists.
Oregon Rent Control now Statewide: Full Analysis
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Oregon rent control took effect February 2019 and imposed just cause eviction restrictions as well as CPI + 7% maximum increases.