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Be Glad you don’t Own in Detroit

Posted on February 13th, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Massachusetts "Gateway Cities" are Relative Paradises compared to Detroit

Private Landlords Could Easily Create Many Affordable Units

Posted on February 10th, 2015 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

Private rental property owners, especially small owners of older wood-frame housing, can create affordable units with no government help.

Recap of Massachusetts State Sanitary Code Index

Posted on February 4th, 2015 Posted in advice, laws, News - 0 Comments

As a landlord-tenant attorney, I’ve created this comprehensive summary of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code.

How to Find Good Rental Properties for Investment

Posted on February 4th, 2015 Posted in financials, investing, News - 2 Comments

Good rental properties for investment can sometimes be the opposite of what you'd expect. This article looks at why timing makes all the difference.

Socialist Agenda Drives Activist Assault on Big Landlord

Posted on January 31st, 2015 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

SPOA Attribution for MassLandlords.net Blog Article

Read about the Boston landlord being targeted by tenant groups with a socialist agenda

Tenant Accruing Electrical Debt in Name of Massachusetts Consumer Protection Laws

Posted on December 3rd, 2014 Posted in News - 4 Comments

One example of how National Grid is using the Massachusetts consumer protection laws to continue charging a tenant for electricity she isn't using.

Massachusetts Dual Tax Rates: A Case Study in Worcester

First Published December 2nd, 2014 | Updated December 9th, 2014 Posted in News, taxes - 2 Comments

graph of residential growth vs. real estate tax rates

An in-depth case study of dual real estate tax rates, for Worcester, MA, fiscal year 2015. The discussion may be helpful to other municipalities, as well.

New Craigslist Apartment Rental Scam

Posted on November 20th, 2014 Posted in News - 8 Comments

The latest craigslist apartment rental scam is very obvious once you know these 7 things to look for.

Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Begins MassLandlords.net Service Contract

First Published October 7th, 2014 | Updated February 4th, 2021 Posted in News, press releases - 2 Comments

The Southern Worcester County Landlord Association contracts with MassLandlords to provide some 80 SWCLA members with digital services.

At-Risk Kids Learn Life Skills through Positivity & Hip Hop: The Dignity Institute’s 7th Element

First Published September 25th, 2014 | Updated November 20th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Dignity Institute's 7th Element Teaches Kids to Communicate Through Hip-Hop

The Dignity Institute, a Massachusetts 501(c)3, recently launched “the 7th Element” to help at-risk youths learn positive communication.