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Letter from the Executive Director for June 2018

Posted on June 6th, 2018 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for June 2018.

Senate Presidency Moving from Chandler to Spilka: Review of Each On Housing

First Published May 13th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Senator Harriette Chandler (Worcester) will transition the role of Senate President to Karen Spilka (Ashland) this summer.

Letter from the Executive Director for May 2018

Posted on May 12th, 2018 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Letter from the MassLandlords.net Executive Director for May 2018.

Latest Updates on Boston’s Just Cause Eviction Rent Control

First Published May 11th, 2018 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in evictions, News - 0 Comments

Too close to publication; check online for Jim Brooks Updates.

Landlord Fined $6,000, 3 Years’ Probation, for Forging Section 8 Documents, Gets off Easy

First Published May 10th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.

Owners Contemplate Statewide Ballot Initiative at April Policy Forum

First Published May 9th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

First Published May 8th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

Owners coordinating to reform long-standing prohibition on density in college housing, extended families.

Remembering Representative Chris Walsh

First Published May 7th, 2018 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

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

First Published May 3rd, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Court overturns Seattle ordinance eliminating landlord’s discretion in choosing tenants.

Jim Brooks Stabilization Act 190th General Court H.4142 Sent to Study

Posted on May 2nd, 2018 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

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.