Allston Christmas Results in 3,500 Fines to Landlords for Tenant Behavior
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June 6, 2016 Meeting Recap (Sturbridge)
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Landlords in Sturbridge discussed state sanitary code and other critical operational aspects of maintaining a compliant rental property.
Sheryl Chase to Step Down as RHAGS President
Longtime RHAGS member Sheryl Chase steps down as president effective Oct. 1; Russell Sabadosa will act as interim leader until replacement is appointed.
You Need to Know about these Recent Discrimination Cases
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The attorney general has filed for equitable remedy on behalf of a blind tenant. Springfield Justice Dina Fein has broadened the law around discrimination.
Lead Paint and Politics: How MassLandlords Hopes to Make a Difference by Being not Radical but Centrist
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Some landlords have radical views, especially about lead paint. MassLandlords is playing the role of centrist, trying to find the middle ground.
Proposed Lead Paint Regulations are Flaky
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The Value of the lead paint deregulation is uncertain, but estimated at 40%. The proposed regulations certainly increase caseload 10x.
Letter from the Executive Director for September 2016
We're building up to full time paid staff. But there are two things we need local volunteers to do that no state-wide staff can ever do.
Waltham uses Community Preservation Act Funds to Create Municipal Rental Subsidy
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Waltham launches a pilot program using Community Preservation Act (CPA) monies to fund rental vouchers for 30 families later this year.
Worcester and Central Mass Updates for August 2016
New 911 Dispatch Center in Worcester to increase coverage, central Mass. on drought watch, and Worcester Housing Authority welcomes new leadership.
Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield Continues Work to Dissolve and Transfer to MassLandlords
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The MassLandlords membership voted on this and approved both the RHAGS dissolution and transfer and a legal name change.