Letter to the Speaker of the House, a Proposal From MassLandlords
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MassLandlords proposal to deal with rent and mortgage shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MassLandlords proposal to deal with rent and mortgage shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hearing Rent Escrow, Right to Counsel, Eviction Sealing Tues Jul 16
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Make your voice heard on rent escrow, the free rent trick, right to counsel and eviciton sealing at the State House hearing on Tuesday, July 16.
HUD Commentary for the Worcester Health and Housing Block Party
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Commentary prepared for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Worcester Health and Housing Block Party on the Hill April 6, 2019.
RPM Services v Williams, RPM Services v Hatcher Throw Western Court Practices into Spotlight
Two Western District Court eviction cases highlight deficiencies in regional legal system, particularly noncompliant fillings by unauthorized persons.
Remembering Representative Chris Walsh
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State Representative Walsh, who supported sensible land-use laws and rent escrow initiatives proposed by MassLandlords, will be missed.
Jim Brooks Stabilization Act 190th General Court H.4142 Sent to Study
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The Jim Brooks Stabilization Act aka Just Cause Eviction Rent Control H.4142 was sent to study on May 2, 2018, ending action for the 2017-2018 legislative session.
Tenant Right of First Refusal: Legislative Activity as of March 2018
The tenant right of first refusal died in the legislature and Cambridge, but Somerville intends to file a home rule petition in April.
MassDEP Preparing to Define Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems
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A new law requires new or renovated sprinklers to shut off when it’s wet outside. Specifically what this means is up to MassDEP to say.
Judge William Abrashkin Shares Perspective on Public Service
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Judge William Abrashkin of the Springfield Housing Authority and Western Division Housing Court spoke Feb 8, 2018 in Longmeadow.
Attorney Stuart Schrier Receives MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award 2017
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Attorney Schrier was recognized by the MassLandlords membership for his incisive, out-of-the-box thinking against Just Cause Eviction.