Landlord Fined $6,000, 3 Years’ Probation, for Forging Section 8 Documents, Gets off Easy
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Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.
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Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.
Owners Contemplate Statewide Ballot Initiative at April Policy Forum
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MassLandlords members discussed the feasibility of a statewide ballot initiative or referendum at the April 14, 2018 policy forum.
Worcester Revisiting “Four or More” Rule on Density
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Owners coordinating to reform long-standing prohibition on density in college housing, extended families.
Remembering Representative Chris Walsh
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State Representative Walsh, who supported sensible land-use laws and rent escrow initiatives proposed by MassLandlords, will be missed.
Yim v Seattle Overturns “First in Time” Ordinance
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Court overturns Seattle ordinance eliminating landlord’s discretion in choosing tenants.
Jim Brooks Stabilization Act 190th General Court H.4142 Sent to Study
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The Jim Brooks Stabilization Act aka Just Cause Eviction Rent Control H.4142 was sent to study on May 2, 2018, ending action for the 2017-2018 legislative session.
Tenant Right of First Refusal: Details of MA Proposal, Comparison with DC TOPA
A summary of the H.3017 tenant right of first refusal by Denise Provost and a comparison with D.C.’s tenant opportunity to purchase act (TOPA).
Tenant Right of First Refusal: An Essay on the Merits and Shortcomings as Public Policy
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What assumptions underlie the tenant right of first refusal? Would alternative policies work better against displacement?
Heat Pumps Now Cheaper Per BTU Than Natural Gas
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Cold-rated heat pumps now deliver more BTU’s for the money than natural gas. Coupled with solar, these could be a game-changer.
Letter from the Executive Director for April 2018
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Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for April 2018.