The Lowell City Council rejected an ADU-by-right ordinance last October following an overheated, disingenuous opposition campaign by a vocal group of residents.
Our Letter from the Executive Director for February 2024 covers eviction delays, public records delays and association delays.
A comprehensive overview of rent control’s origins and evolution in Massachusetts.
The 2024 Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference covers housing first, homelessness, fair housing and more. Hundreds of attendees from around the country are expected.
Our 19 pages of testimony focuses on Housing Court being already overworked and underfunded, and on the complexity involved in sealing eviction records.
Erin Zamarro, a real estate broker and rental property owner in Worcester, was elected to the MassLandlords Board of Directors in December.
The 2023 election resulted in Erin Zamarro becoming director, bylaws changes being adopted and Director Sullivan being removed. This article covers who won the 2023 election, who ran, and how you can get involved for next time.
Our Letter from the Executive Director for January 2024 covers two public records issues, some worthwhile events and the launch of our new website.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has increased the number of zip codes required to use SAFMRs, allowing 800,000 households greater access to housing choice.
In MassLandlords vs. EOHLC we are attempting to understand how tens of thousands of applications for rental assistance were timed out. We intend to shore up the safety net for current and future applicants.