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Tenant Right of First Refusal: Legislative Activity as of March 2018

First Published April 10th, 2018 | Updated November 5th, 2024 Posted in News, policy - 1 Comment

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

First Published March 19th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in buildings, laws, News, policy - 0 Comments

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

First Published March 16th, 2018 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in advice, News, policy - 0 Comments

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

First Published March 4th, 2018 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

Attorney Schrier was recognized by the MassLandlords membership for his incisive, out-of-the-box thinking against Just Cause Eviction.

Just Cause Eviction Hearing 2018 Jan 30

Posted on January 29th, 2018 Posted in News, policy - 2 Comments

A descendant of rent control, the Jim Brooks Stabilization Act aka Just Cause Eviction, is being heard Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018. H.4142. MassLandlords opposes.

First Semiannual Policy Forum Mobilizes Landlords for Rent Escrow

First Published October 28th, 2017 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

First Semiannual Policy Forum Mobilizes Landlords for Rent Escrow - The first MassLandlords Policy Forum mobilized testimony for rent escrow...

Rent Escrow Compromise H.980 Heard at State House

First Published October 27th, 2017 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

Rent Escrow Compromise H.980 Heard at State House - Rent escrow reform may be approaching after decades of advocacy. The September hearing made the case...

Democracy in Action: How MassLandlords Will Best Defend Property Rights

First Published August 28th, 2017 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

In 'Democracy in Action: How MassLandlords Will Best Defend Property Rights' we show members and subscribers how we operate and the good we stand for.