The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow
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Found Among the Papers of the Late Sandra Katz, a tale of triple damages from good faith errors with a Massachusetts security deposit.
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Found Among the Papers of the Late Sandra Katz, a tale of triple damages from good faith errors with a Massachusetts security deposit.
They Want Your Property: Hearing Oct 12 on Right of First Refusal
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Proposed tenant right of first refusal bills allow for tenant demolition, lobbyist purchases, and landlord despair as we are left holding the bag. Hearing October 12, 2021.
Another Federal Judge Declares CDC Eviction Moratorium Unlawful
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Judge Dabney Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered that the CDC moratorium be set aside, a decision that the Biden administration has said it will appeal.
MassLandlords to Sell “Local Option Wand™”
Beginning today, owners, managers, and service providers in Massachusetts will be able to purchase the Local Option Wand™, an enabling tool created with help from the Institute of Technology.
Right of First Refusal Vetoed
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A letter to subscribers sent following Governor Baker’s January 14, 2021 veto of right of first refusal 191-H5250.
The Governor, Legislature Need to Hear from You on H.5250 Right of First Refusal
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Right of first refusal was vetoed in January but could pop back up. Review our talking points and contact your representatives to ask them to oppose it.
Infinite Moratorium Bills 191 H.5018 S.2918
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H.5018 S.2918 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" is an unconstitutional infinite eviction moratorium.
Oppose TOPA Consolidated Amendment A to “An Act enabling partnerships for growth”
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Consolidated Amendment A to 191 H.4879 H.4887 Tenant Opportunity to Purchase would prevent you from selling your property into an LLC you owned or to your children.
How to File Written Testimony Against Rent Cancellation 191 H.4878 HD.5166 S.2831 SD.2992
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How to provide landlord testimony against the "COVID-19 Housing Stability Act" 191 H.4878 HD.5166 S.2831 SD.2992 aka rent cancellation.
Open Letter re: H.4878 HD.5166 Rent Cancellation
191 HD.5166 and SD.2992 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" (rent cancellation) are unsalvageable.