Fires up 75%, Deaths Down 37%
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Deaths related to structure fires are down, but overall fire instances are up, and many of the key causes are easily prevented by landlords.
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Deaths related to structure fires are down, but overall fire instances are up, and many of the key causes are easily prevented by landlords.
Solar in MA: What, Why, and When
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Lower operating costs and lucrative profits are key factors in the growing prevalance of solar power farms in Massachusetts.
Lynn Achieves “Functional Zero” Veteran Homelessness
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Lynn is first Massachusetts city to be certified by US Interagency Council on Homelessness to provide housing and services all veterans who will accept it.
Ford’s Pest of the Month: Carpenter Ants
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Carpenter ants can mean big problems for woodwork and houses in general, but the professionals at Ford’s Hometown Services can help.
Need a Plumber? Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory
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Recent additions to MassLandlords' Service Provider Directory include recommendations for plumbing, landscaping, and electrical services.
Housing Court expansion: Better or worse for landlords?
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Massachusetts is set to expand the state housing court, a move that has advantages for tenants but fewer benefits for landlords.
Letter from the Executive Director for June 2016
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Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield desires merger with MassLandlords. Board approves; members to vote on June 8.
What Does it Cost to Help the Massachusetts Homeless?
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Helping those experiencing homelessness is a costly endeavor; the Insurance Against Homelessness program would be a small addition to the state budget.
No Trespassing! Unless anyone wants ice cream?
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Mass. Supreme Court affirms homeless individuals may tresspass to save their lives, but Great Barrington man was neither homeless nor in danger.
Ford’s Pest of the Month: Mosquitoes
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Mosquitos are annoying at best and harbingers of disease at worst, but Ford's Hometown Services can help keep your property pest-free.