Questions and Answers for June 2016
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This month's most frequent questions include what happens to Section 8 subsidary payments in the event of recession and how to get rid of bamboo.
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This month's most frequent questions include what happens to Section 8 subsidary payments in the event of recession and how to get rid of bamboo.
Real Estate Bar Association Appoints Landlord Attorney Emil Ward to Dispute Resolution Panel
Real Estate Bar Association appoints experienced pro-landlord Attorney Emil Ward to its subsidiary Dispute Resolution panel
Need an Attorney? Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory
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Attorneys and service providers receive new recommendations and are added to MassLandlords' directory, bringing the running total to 234 entries.
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal
Save money and time by learning how to repair a faulty garbage disposal yourself rather than calling a plumber or replacing the unit.
Discrimination Do’s and Don’ts
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Don't get caught up in a discrimination lawsuit: Read our list to understand what qualifies as a protected class in Massachusetts and at the federal level.
John Oliver Tackles Deleading Funding in “Last Week Tonight”
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Late night television host tackles the importance of lead paint removal, focuses on low levels of funding for the high cost project.
Salem Landlord Facing Jail for Tenant Misbehavior?
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Town of Salem may charge landlord for not controlling tenants after police respond to multiple disturbances from his rental property.
Join us on Facebook to test your Knowledge
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Join MassLandlords on Facebook to get information and increase your landlording knowledge about laws and statutes through fun trivia games.
HUD Bans Convictions (not just Arrests) as Automatic Disqualifier on Rental Applications
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Department of Housing and Urban Development bans blanket disqualifications for tenants with criminal convictions; landlords must consider cases individually
Successful Pilot of the Massachusetts Landlords Defense Fund
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Landlord Defense Fund does well with pilot: Funds collected to help a landord in need are paid back after he wins case, priming it to assist others.