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Housing Court expansion: Better or worse for landlords?

First Published July 16th, 2016 | Updated February 5th, 2021 Posted in laws, News, policy - 2 Comments

Massachusetts is set to expand the state housing court, a move that has advantages for tenants but fewer benefits for landlords.

What Does it Cost to Help the Massachusetts Homeless?

First Published July 14th, 2016 | Updated October 19th, 2021 Posted in News, policy - 5 Comments

Helping those experiencing homelessness is a costly endeavor; the Insurance Against Homelessness program would be a small addition to the state budget.

Senate Commission Report Overlooked Despite Containing a Good Bipartisan Idea

First Published May 27th, 2016 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in laws, News, policy - 0 Comments

News regarding the final report issued by Senate Special Commission on Housing overlooks Landlord-Tenant Guarantee: Insurance Against Homelessness.

Massachusetts Housing Court Expansion

First Published April 30th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in laws, policy - 2 Comments

Chief Justice Ralph Gants of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court urged expansion of the Housing Court to the entire state.

Hey Man, Can We Smoke Weed Here?

First Published April 23rd, 2016 | Updated July 1st, 2025 Posted in Crime, laws, News, policy, tenant screening - 1 Comment

Massachusetts voters may have to decide this coming November whether to legalize cannabis (marijuana) in the way that alcohol is legal.

Slides from MA Bar Association Presentation

First Published April 15th, 2016 | Updated February 4th, 2021 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

The Massachusetts Bar Association tackles landlord-tenant issues, plus, housing court study feedback and Insurance Against Homelessness information.

Are Massachusetts Liability Waivers Enforceable for Landlords?

First Published April 14th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

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.

Landlords Propose “Just Cause Move-out” Ordinance for City of Boston.

Posted on April 1st, 2016 Posted in News, policy, press releases - 0 Comments

MassLandlords announced today the filing of a "Just Cause Move-out" ordinance with the City of Boston. The ordinance protects right to collect rent.

Just Cause Eviction: A Trojan Horse for Boston

First Published March 18th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2021 Posted in advice, evictions, policy - 1 Comment

The just cause eviction proposal making rounds at Boston City Hall is the fourth attempt of the same players.

The Ongoing AirBnB Saga

First Published March 15th, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in policy, tenant screening - 1 Comment

The AirBnB saga: A source of angst for the hotel lobby and for some landlords in particular.