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On April 20, 2020 the Governor signed into law 191-H.4647, “An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency.” This bill took effect immediately. This article reviews the law from the point of view of a landlord and gives a roadmap for Massachusetts owners and…
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On Thursday April 16 MassLandlords launched a survey of members about the eviction moratorium then expected to pass into law (191-H4647). Over the following 24 hours, 116 of our 1,800 members participated. The survey shows decreasing confidence in rent collection, uneven impact of the moratorium, and housing providers being unable…
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The call to action below was emailed to subscribers the morning of Thursday, April 16. Today we need you to call the Governor and/or your Governor’s councilor. An eviction moratorium was reconciled late Wednesday and is expected to head to the Governor’s office soon to become law as early as…
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1.) The courts have already stopped evictions until no sooner than April 21. This could and should be extended as the crisis unfolds. 2.) We agree with the court’s nuanced approach. This legislation is harmful where it oversteps the court’s decisions to permit cases to proceed on emergency basis (e.g.,…
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Dear Mr. Speaker: During the COVID19 emergency many tenants in Massachusetts will find themselves unable to pay their rent. Members of MassLandlords will continue to do their best to help by reducing and deferring rent when necessary and practicable, but will not be able to shoulder this burden themselves for…
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RSVP below. Thanks to our Property Rights Supporters, our early warning system has notified us of a major upcoming hearing: Tuesday, July 16, 1p to 5p State House, Rm A-1 Bill text does not remain constant during the legislative process, but it is critical that owners, managers, brokers, and others…
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On Saturday April 6, 2019, MassLandlords will be participating in the City of Worcester’s Health and Housing Block Party on the Hill. In addition to our free window screen repair clinic (sponsored by Lowe’s) and our main stage presentations on renter rights and landlord rights, Executive Director Doug Quattrochi will…
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Today the Supreme Judicial Court entered decisions in two parallel cases effectively spotlighting issues with Western Court procedures. The Western Division Court accepted over 90 filings from a manager, Fred Basile d/b/a RPM Services, on behalf of various owners over various years. The tenant advocates argued that Basile was engaged…
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Last week, we were saddened to learn of the death of State Representative Chris Walsh, who was an architect by profession, a strong supporter of sensible land-use laws, and a champion of our organization’s rent-escrow bill. Those of us who had the pleasure of getting to know him will fondly…
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Boston, MA (May 2, 2018) — The following statement was emailed to subscribers late on May 2. The Jim Brooks Act, H.4142, aka Just Cause Eviction Rent Control, has been sent to study (killed this session). This is a victory for owners, for managers, and for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.…
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