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MassLandlords Argued Appeal of EOHLC Records Suit, Still No Decision

Posted on November 30th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts 2020 evictions. $36,421,049 total amount of all 2020 judgments. Confirmed forced move-outs 844. Estimated forced move-outs 4,000. Massachusetts 2021 evictions. $39 million total amount of all 2021 judgments. 1,230 confirmed forced move-outs. 5,615 estimated forced move-outs.

The appeal of MassLandlords vs. the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities was heard at the Court of Appeal October 5, 2023.

Widely Used Refrigerant Completing Phaseout for Commercial, Industrial

Posted on November 29th, 2023 Posted in News - 7 Comments

a photo of five different colored chemical tanks labeled with refrigerant names like 404A, 410A, 407C and 134A.

R-410A, a common refrigerant in heat pumps and HVAC, is being phased out for commercial and industrial use. Is residential use next? Should it be?

How to Soundproof a Triple-Decker Rental Home

Posted on November 28th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Noise can easily travel between floors. Fortunately, there are ways to soundproof a triple-decker or multifamily rental property.

Business Opportunity: Rent from Accessory Dwelling Units Counts Toward Income for Mortgage Financing

Posted on November 27th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A backyard on a sunny day. A corner of a white house with back porch is visible on the left. On the right of the back yard sits a dark orange tiny home or renovated shed with door and windows.

Lenders may consider forecast rental income from existing or planned ADUs when borrowers seek residential financing.

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2023: Annual Elections for Director plus Bylaws

Posted on November 2nd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for November 2023 details progress towards emissions reductions, rent control opposition and housing stability. Plus we have annual elections coming up.

Spotting Water Infiltration Early Can Save Thousands in Property Damage

Posted on October 25th, 2023 Posted in News - 4 Comments

A black and white image of a flooded residential street with water up almost to the front doors of the houses. A man in a rowboat sits with his back to the camera.

Ask your renters to let you know if they see any signs of water infiltration or flooding so you can avoid significant property damage.

MassLandlords Offers Housing Provider Perspectives on Mass Save

Posted on October 24th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Five ladders lean against a vinyl clad three-decker with four technicians removing individual pieces of siding to drill holes for blow-in cellulose.

In preparation for an August 2023 panel, we spoke with landlords who used Mass Save and sent our recommendations to the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council for consideration.