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Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium Expires: Full Explanation and FAQ

First Published April 21st, 2020 | Updated May 14th, 2024 Posted in laws, policy - 113 Comments

Full explanation of the April 2020 COVID-19 Massachusetts eviction moratorium, including FAQ and easy to understand examples.

Eviction Moratorium Survey Results: 22% of Providers Unable to Pay for Housing

First Published April 17th, 2020 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 5 Comments

graph of massachusetts covid-19 eviction moratorium survey results April 17, 2020

The Massachusetts coronavirus covid-19 eviction moratorium causes landlords to lose confidence, offers no way to pay bills.

Eviction Moratorium Raises Constitutional Questions

First Published April 16th, 2020 | Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in laws, News, policy - 12 Comments

Contact your local representatives to speak out against an eviction moratorium that is unfunded, unevenly applied and possibly unconstitutional.

Ten Reasons Why HD.4935 Eviction Moratorium Should Not Pass As Written

Posted on March 19th, 2020 Posted in policy - 17 Comments

191-HD.4935, "An Act Providing for a Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During the COVID19 Emergency", by Mike Connolly and Kevin Honan should not pass.

Letter to the Speaker of the House, a Proposal From MassLandlords

Posted on March 17th, 2020 Posted in policy - 6 Comments

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

First Published July 10th, 2019 | Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in News, policy - 20 Comments

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

Posted on April 6th, 2019 Posted in News, policy, subsidy - 0 Comments

poster for worcester health and housing block party on the hill

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

First Published May 15th, 2018 | Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in policy - 1 Comment

Two Western District Court eviction cases highlight deficiencies in regional legal system, particularly noncompliant fillings by unauthorized persons.

Remembering Representative Chris Walsh

First Published May 7th, 2018 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

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

Posted on May 2nd, 2018 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

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.