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Security Deposit Violation of $3.26 Delays Eviction Two Years and Counting

First Published January 6th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2017 Posted in evictions, News - 2 Comments

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) to decide whether a security deposit violation amounting to $3.26 could undo a lawful eviction

Letter from the Executive Director for December 2015

First Published January 4th, 2016 | Updated January 19th, 2016 Posted in News - 0 Comments

In November we went "back to basics" and didn't work much on public policy. We worked on building our foundation. Here's the update.

New Additions to Our Service Provider Directory

First Published November 27th, 2015 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in directory, groups, News - 2 Comments

There are new additions to our service provider directory. Members can search for local service providers reviewed by other members.

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2015 MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award and Volunteering Award

Posted on November 21st, 2015 Posted in Awards, News - 0 Comments

2015 MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award and Volunteering Award recognize individuals who have made a difference for rental housing in Massachusetts.

Few Pull-Chain Options Left for Ceiling Lamps

Posted on November 20th, 2015 Posted in News, repairs - 0 Comments

Ten years ago there were a variety of pull-chain lamps. That has changed, such that now there are only really three pull-chain options for ceiling lamps.

Why Municipal Elections Matter

First Published November 18th, 2015 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in laws, News, policy - 0 Comments

Is your city or town veering off course? Have you been paying attention? The first level of regulation on landlords happens at the municipal level.

High Tech Crime Fighting in Worcester

First Published November 17th, 2015 | Updated January 17th, 2022 Posted in Crime, laws, News - 0 Comments

Worcester police department's Real Time Crime Center uses apps, social media and other technology to solve cases of violent crime and property crime.

Insurance Against Homelessness Compromise Feedback

First Published November 16th, 2015 | Updated January 17th, 2022 Posted in evictions, insurance, News, policy - 0 Comments

Feedback from the landlord-tenant guarantee (better referred to as insurance against homelessness) pilot program and the compromises that needs to be made.

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2015

Posted on November 16th, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Since it's inception, MasslandLords.net has come across 3 bite-sized problems, which include rent escrow, landlord-tenant guarantee, and security deposits.

Boston: It’s rent control

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

Cover Screenshot of Boston Home Rule Petition Fall 2015 for Just Cause Evictions

‘Just-cause’ eviction puts up huge obstacles to all rent increases. Most owners won’t even try. That’s rent control. SPOA vows to fight it.