“Godzilla” El Niño Suggests Winter Will be Mild Overall
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El Niño is the name given to what happens to the Pacific Ocean every two to seven years. Landlords might relax, snow removers might start plan B.
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El Niño is the name given to what happens to the Pacific Ocean every two to seven years. Landlords might relax, snow removers might start plan B.
Update on the Senate Commission
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We have written previously about our seat on the Senate Special Commission on Housing. Here’s a rundown of their “long-term recommendations”.
Boston Landlords Startled to See 8 to 11% Tax Increases
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Boston Landlords Startled to See 8 to 11% Tax Increases. As reported by the Boston Globe, Boston's commissioner of assessing increased property values for two-families by 17%, and for three-families by 20%.
Letter from the Executive Director for January 2016
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Happy New Year! This letter from the Executive Director recaps the progress made in 2015 and reaffirm these goals for 2016.
Newly Added to Our Service Provider Directory
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Members can search for local service providers reviewed by other members. If you're a non-member, you might want to make note of the November additions.
High Demand for Studios and One Bedroom Apartments
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The days of early marriage and a starter house in the suburbs are mostly ended. Industry trends show a demand for studios and one bedroom apartments.
Mobile Housing that Slot into High Rises
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On the outside, these prefab mobile housing options are designed to be slotted into high-rise or multi-story buildings.
Detroit Tenant Burns Down 48 Units Trying to Kill Bedbugs
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Instead of getting advice from the landlord, the tenant sought help from her neighbor, who advised her to turn on the oven to high heat.
Security Deposit Violation of $3.26 Delays Eviction Two Years and Counting
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Letter from the Executive Director for December 2015
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In November we went "back to basics" and didn't work much on public policy. We worked on building our foundation. Here's the update.