Letter from the Executive Director for June 2017
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In May we improved our administration. We also revamped what it means to be a Property Rights Supporter. I’ll tell you about each of these...
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In May we improved our administration. We also revamped what it means to be a Property Rights Supporter. I’ll tell you about each of these...
Social Media as a Business Tool for Landlords and Property Managers: Part 1
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Having an online presence is becoming ever more important, especially for business owners. The easiest and most effective way to start or upgrade your....
Ford’s Pest of the Month: Carpenter Ants
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Carpenter Ants can be black or combination of red and black or red and brown. Workers vary in size and can range from ¼ to ½ inch and the queens range...
Save a Life: Talk to your Tenants About Naloxone (Narcan)
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Naloxone (brand name “Narcan”) is a cheap over-the-counter drug that should be a part of every household first aid kit. If it was already in every....
Rent to College Students? MEFA Loans Can Pay the Rent
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The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) helps undergraduates and graduate students afford higher education, typically tuition.
Pros and Cons of the Massachusetts Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
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The month-to-month rental agreement in Massachusetts has the following advantages and disadvantages. In Massachusetts, a month-to-month...
Questions and Answers for May 2017
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Questions and Answers for May 2017 is a short monthly piece where we publish a question that was answered on one of the MassLandlords message boards.
Letter from the Executive Director for May 2017: It’s Okay to Ask
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Letter from the Executive Director for May 2017: It’s Okay to Ask is a letter to all MassLandlords members and subscribers letting them know they can ask...
2017 Discrimination Fines Already Exceed $155,000, Target Nonprofit Landlords
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2017 Discrimination Fines Already Exceed $155,000, Target Nonprofit Landlords is an article published in the Masslandlords may 2017 newsletter.
Less Cost, Much More Reporting Under Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Lead Law
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Less Cost, Much More Reporting Under Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Lead Law is an article detailing the new proposed revisions to the lead laws in MA.