Okay to Discriminate Against Donald Trump Supporters
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HUD says discrimination for political affiliation is legal, but denying tenancy to Trump supporters may open you to disparate impact lawsuits.
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HUD says discrimination for political affiliation is legal, but denying tenancy to Trump supporters may open you to disparate impact lawsuits.
Letter from the Executive Director for April 2016
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March was an incredibly busy month for our public policy volunteers. The Senate Special Commission released their report on housing, Boston had a much-anticipated hearing on Just Cause Eviction, we released our Housing Court study, negotiations over rent escrow continued, and SPOA released their exposé of unethical tenant advocacy.
Just Cause Eviction Staved off by Tweeting?
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"Just cause eviction" is a proposed city ordinance sponsored by some tenant advocates who want to prevent gentrification.
Join us on Facebook to Play Q&A
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At least once a week we'll ask a new question and post the answer to the previous question. You can put your own answer in the comments section.
Hey Man, Can We Smoke Weed Here?
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Massachusetts voters may have to decide this coming November whether to legalize cannabis (marijuana) in the way that alcohol is legal.
Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory
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Members can search for local service providers directory that have been reviewed by other members. Browse through the November additions.
Slides from MA Bar Association Presentation
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The Massachusetts Bar Association tackles landlord-tenant issues, plus, housing court study feedback and Insurance Against Homelessness information.
Massachusetts vs The World
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How do Massachusetts laws and landlords compare with what's going out outside our state's borders? We'll update you as news filters toward us.
Letter from the Executive Director for March 2016
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Letter from the Executive Director for March 2016. This month's update is about a new member service and three public policy situations.
We are the Massachusetts Landlord Association
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We are the new Massachusetts Landlord Association,a 501(c)6 not-for-profit. This article links to older sites and organizations that may still be operating.