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Worcester Housing Authority “Tough Love” Produces Results and Eye Rolling

First Published March 1st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in evictions, policy - 0 Comments

When the Worcester Housing Authority announced that it had tripled aggregate wages for its residents, we took notice and discovered something interesting.

From just-cause eviction to RENT CONTROL

First Published February 26th, 2016 | Updated December 30th, 2021 Posted in evictions, policy - 1 Comment

Landlords need to understand how the just-cause eviction proposal in Boston turns so-called “mediation” into rent control.

Worcester Housing Authority “Tough Love” Produces Results and Eye Rolling

Posted on February 15th, 2016 Posted in policy - 0 Comments

Moderator Ray Mariano before the MassLandlords.net Small Business Candidates' Night 2014.

When the Worcester Housing Authority announced that it had tripled aggregate wages for its residents, we took notice. Why hasn't HUD adopted this program?

Snow Clearing Ordinances

First Published February 11th, 2016 | Updated April 27th, 2023 Posted in policy - 6 Comments

As landlords we must clear the snow from our properties. If we have an agreement with a tenant that calls for the tenant to remove the snow, that's fine. .

Avoid Triple Damages with this Security Deposit Checklist

Posted on February 5th, 2016 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

This landlord messed up the security deposit law and his lawful eviction was overturned. The case is going on two years! Don't end up like this landlord!

Update on the Senate Commission

First Published January 31st, 2016 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in News, policy - 0 Comments

We have written previously about our seat on the Senate Special Commission on Housing. Here’s a rundown of their “long-term recommendations”.

Boston Landlords Startled to See 8 to 11% Tax Increases

First Published January 26th, 2016 | Updated April 14th, 2023 Posted in financials, News, policy, taxes - 0 Comments

Boston Landlords Startled to See 8 to 11% Tax Increases. As reported by the Boston Globe, Boston's commissioner of assessing increased property values for two-families by 17%, and for three-families by 20%.

SPOA will fight rent control petition

Posted on December 2nd, 2015 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

SPOA will fight this rent control petition with all its strength. Does anyone have any doubt that this home-rule petition is intended to control rents?

Boston: It’s rent control

Posted on December 1st, 2015 Posted in evictions, policy - 0 Comments

Just-cause eviction puts up huge obstacles to all rent increases.

New Talking Points about Rent Control and Just Cause Evictions

First Published November 28th, 2015 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in evictions, policy - 0 Comments

New points about rent control and just cause evictions. We've prepared some new talking points to help you win the debate.