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Published August 19th, 2016 |
Updated October 17th, 2021
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On Friday August 19, MassLandlords submitted a $50,000 grant proposal for the United Way IF Challenge, a contest to end homelessness.
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Published August 15th, 2016 |
Updated April 28th, 2023
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John Labadini wants owners to be able to paint their buildings whatever color suits their fancy. The town of Watertown does not.
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Published August 6th, 2016 |
Updated April 25th, 2023
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Somerville's new "condo conversion" ordinance seeks to enact “Just Cause Eviction”, a form of rent control.
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Published July 16th, 2016 |
Updated February 5th, 2021
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Massachusetts is set to expand the state housing court, a move that has advantages for tenants but fewer benefits for landlords.
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Published July 14th, 2016 |
Updated October 19th, 2021
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Helping those experiencing homelessness is a costly endeavor; the Insurance Against Homelessness program would be a small addition to the state budget.
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Published May 27th, 2016 |
Updated April 25th, 2023
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News regarding the final report issued by Senate Special Commission on Housing overlooks Landlord-Tenant Guarantee: Insurance Against Homelessness.
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Published April 30th, 2016 |
Updated April 23rd, 2023
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Chief Justice Ralph Gants of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court urged expansion of the Housing Court to the entire state.
Massachusetts voters may have to decide this coming November whether to legalize cannabis (marijuana) in the way that alcohol is legal.
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Published April 15th, 2016 |
Updated February 4th, 2021
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The Massachusetts Bar Association tackles landlord-tenant issues, plus, housing court study feedback and Insurance Against Homelessness information.
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Published April 14th, 2016 |
Updated April 14th, 2023
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We had believed that no way, no how could a landlord get their tenants or their tenants' guests to waive their right to sue. Well, hold that thought.