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.
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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.
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.
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.