Tenant Screening versus Employee Screening
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Landlords who screen employees the way they screen tenants, or vice versa, may run afoul of discrimination laws.
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Landlords who screen employees the way they screen tenants, or vice versa, may run afoul of discrimination laws.
The Free Rent Trick Hall of Fame: 24 Years and Counting
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The Free Rent Trick Hall of Fame: 24 Years and Counting - Massachusetts couple have so far earned a confirmed $161K in rent and damages from MA landlords.
Housing Court Expansion Just Signed into Law; How Could This Affect You?
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Housing Court Expansion was signed into law on Monday, July 17th when the Governor approved a $750,000 line item for FY 2018...
The Best Free Background Check in MA: Eviction Court Records
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A step-by-step guide to checking eviction court records, the best free background check in Massachusetts. Massachusetts landlords in need of a free...
How to Avoid Being Sued for Transgender Discrimination in Massachusetts: A Landlord’s Guide to Gender Identity
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How to Avoid Being Sued for Transgender Discrimination in Massachusetts: A Landlord’s Guide is a helpful article from the MassLandlords May 2017 Newsletter.
Tenant Phone Interview Guide
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Eviction Reform: ‘Just Cause Eviction’ Bad for Landlords, Worse for Tenants
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Eviction Reform: Just Cause Eviction Bad for Landlords, Worse for Tenants is an article by MassLandlords member Sherri Way on just cause eviction in Boston.
Quick Tips for Checking CORI
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Criminal background checks for Massachusetts are easy once you know the steps. 11 easy steps and some can be skipped the second time around.
Take Our Survey on ESAs!
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Have you seen an increase in tenants with ESAs, or those who claim their animals are ESAs? Tell us about your tenants' claims for emotional support animals.
An In-Depth DIY Guide to Third-Party Massachusetts Background Checks
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Background checks in Massachusetts are no more difficult than in any other state. This article covers the primary elements of tenant background checks.