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Landlords March in “Landlords Day Of Action”
A satire of #RentersDayofAction, September 22, 2016. On Thursday September 22, thousands of landlords nationwide took a break from making repairs to...
SWCLA September Meeting Notes
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Informational meeting included advice on how to find a great tenant, how to screen them, and how to get your rental unit ready for new renters.
Allston Christmas Results in 3,500 Fines to Landlords for Tenant Behavior
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June 6, 2016 Meeting Recap (Sturbridge)
Landlords in Sturbridge discussed state sanitary code and other critical operational aspects of maintaining a compliant rental property.
Sheryl Chase to Step Down as RHAGS President
Longtime RHAGS member Sheryl Chase steps down as president effective Oct. 1; Russell Sabadosa will act as interim leader until replacement is appointed.
You Need to Know about these Recent Discrimination Cases
The attorney general has filed for equitable remedy on behalf of a blind tenant. Springfield Justice Dina Fein has broadened the law around discrimination.
Lead Paint and Politics: How MassLandlords Hopes to Make a Difference by Being not Radical but Centrist
Some landlords have radical views, especially about lead paint. MassLandlords is playing the role of centrist, trying to find the middle ground.
Proposed Lead Paint Regulations are Flaky
The Value of the lead paint deregulation is uncertain, but estimated at 40%. The proposed regulations certainly increase caseload 10x.
Letter from the Executive Director for September 2016
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We're building up to full time paid staff. But there are two things we need local volunteers to do that no state-wide staff can ever do.