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Senate Commission Report Overlooked Despite Containing a Good Bipartisan Idea
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News regarding the final report issued by Senate Special Commission on Housing overlooks Landlord-Tenant Guarantee: Insurance Against Homelessness.
Springfield MA Debates Mandatory Rental Inspections
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Springfield to vote April 4 on whether to follow Milford, Boston and require mandatory rental inspections, but prior Ohio case ruled them unconstitutional.
Massachusetts Housing Court Expansion Questioned by Study
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Massachusetts Housing Court eviction cases were three times as likely as cases in District Court to exceed 90 days duration, debunking shorter time claims.
Three Rental Income Tax Decisions for the Do-it-Yourselfer
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Do it yourself or hire an accountant; DIY tax software options; and repairs vs. improvements: How to make the best tax decisions for you as a landlord.
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Landlords Propose “Just Cause Move-out” Ordinance for City of Boston.
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Boston landlords demand that tenants looking to move out of their rentals before their lease is up must provide a good reason for leaving.
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.
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.