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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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In March the “tenant right of first refusal” was discussed in the legislature and at least two city meetings. According to WickedLocal, Somerville intends to file a home rule petition in April. A tenant right of first refusal aims to prevent displacement by giving tenants the option to purchase the…
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Attorney Robert Brown invited MassLandlords to participate in stakeholder meetings about MGL Chapter 21 Section 67, which mandates that MassDEP should issue new regulations requiring sprinklers and more to be shut off when it’s raining. MassDEP is looking for input on how to define “newly installed” and “renovated” irrigation systems;…
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Judge William “Hank” Abrashkin shared his perspective on a lifetime of public service at the MassLandlords Longmeadow event on February 8. “Public service doesn’t mean sacrifice,” Judge Abrashkin said. MassLandlords marketing for the event had called him a celebrity, in reference to his decision as Executive Director of the Springfield…
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