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Watertown Owners Unite Against Zoning Control by Town

First Published August 15th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

John Labadini wants owners to be able to paint their buildings whatever color suits their fancy. The town of Watertown does not.

How to Fix a Loose Door Hinge

First Published August 15th, 2016 | Updated October 19th, 2021 Posted in advice, News - 1 Comment

Don't ditch the door or replace the hinge: The solution to a loose door hinge is easier, and cheaper, than you might think.

Don’t Get Scammed

First Published August 14th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in advice, News - 1 Comment

Don't get caught unaware: Scammers are targeting off-campus housing landlords in Westfield with a check scheme that looks too good to be true.

The Dangers of Not Vetting Your Vendors

First Published August 10th, 2016 | Updated October 19th, 2021 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Choose your vendors carefully and make sure they're insured to avoid problems with liability, fraud, property damage and poor performance.

Letter from the Executive Director For August 2016

First Published August 9th, 2016 | Updated October 19th, 2021 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Improvements to rental forms, message boards, and the newsletter and rental directory are on the horizon for MassLandlords after a busy summer.

Feed a Bee

First Published August 9th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Feed a Bee initiative focuses on education about pollinators' food shortage with a goal of planting 50 million flowers in 2016.

Greendale Mall Auctioned after Foreclosure

First Published August 8th, 2016 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Mortgage holder Seyfarth Shaw buys back Greendale Mall for $11.8 million following foreclosure of property; future plans for site not yet disclosed.

Rent Control to be Heard in Somerville Aug 11

First Published August 6th, 2016 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

Somerville's new "condo conversion" ordinance seeks to enact “Just Cause Eviction”, a form of rent control.

7 Ways You Can Collect a Rental Applicant’s Proof of Income

First Published August 5th, 2016 | Updated October 19th, 2021 Posted in News - 15 Comments

Pay stubs, offer letters, and tax returns are all ways to verify tenant income, but tenants in special circumstances can still provide proof of income.

SJC: OK to End Association with Project-Based Vouchers

First Published August 4th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Supreme Judicial Court rules that Burbank Apartments are in the clear to end association with project-based housing voucher program.