Heat Pumps Now Cheaper Per BTU Than Natural Gas
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Cold-rated heat pumps now deliver more BTUās for the money than natural gas. Coupled with solar, these could be a game-changer.
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Cold-rated heat pumps now deliver more BTUās 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.
Tenant Right of First Refusal: Legislative Activity as of March 2018
The tenant right of first refusal died in the legislature and Cambridge, but Somerville intends to file a home rule petition in April.
Announcing the MassLandlords Plungerā¢
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Beginning today, owners, managers, and service providers in Massachusetts will be able to purchase the MassLandlords Plungerā¢, a multipurpose landlord toolĀ developed in collaboration with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Joins MassLandlords, Inc.
NWCLA's new service contract with MassLandlords stands to provide 140 landlord members, and more than 1,000 rental units, with services and savings.
MassDEP Preparing to Define Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems
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A new law requires new or renovated sprinklers to shut off when itās wet outside. Specifically what this means is up to MassDEP to say.
Judge William Abrashkin Shares Perspective on Public Service
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Judge William Abrashkin of the Springfield Housing Authority and Western Division Housing Court spoke Feb 8, 2018 in Longmeadow.
New āBenefits Dripā Email Series for Members
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MassLandlords members in good standing can now receive not-too-frequent reminders and tips about member benefits.
Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge an Application Fee?
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A short analysis of whether Massachusetts landlords and brokers can charge apartment application fees, including what-ifs. Updated for context broker vs. landlord.
Attorney Stuart Schrier Receives MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award 2017
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Attorney Schrier was recognized by the MassLandlords membership for his incisive, out-of-the-box thinking against Just Cause Eviction.