Lead Regulations Expected to Change December 1, 2017
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Massachusetts lead paint regulations are expected to undergo a major change December 1, 2017. Landlords may see some savings, increased liability.
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Massachusetts lead paint regulations are expected to undergo a major change December 1, 2017. Landlords may see some savings, increased liability.
Less Cost, Much More Reporting Under Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Lead Law
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Less Cost, Much More Reporting Under Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Lead Law is an article detailing the new proposed revisions to the lead laws in MA.
Lead Paint and Politics: How MassLandlords Hopes to Make a Difference by Being not Radical but Centrist
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Some landlords have radical views, especially about lead paint. MassLandlords is playing the role of centrist, trying to find the middle ground.
Proposed Lead Paint Regulations are Flaky
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The Value of the lead paint deregulation is uncertain, but estimated at 40%. The proposed regulations certainly increase caseload 10x.
Legislation Proposes Splintering Lead Paint Enforcement into Municipalities
According to the Boston Globe, legislation has been introduced to grant municipalities the power to set their own blood lead limits. Is that a good idea?
Coldwell Banker Agent Goofs, Posts “No Children” Ad
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A Coldwell Banker rental agent posted "No Children" ad on Craigslist that "discouraged applications from families with children."
EPA Slaps Hefty Fines For Not Giving Lead Paint Disclosures
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Recap of Massachusetts State Sanitary Code Index
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As a landlord-tenant attorney, I’ve created this comprehensive summary of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code.
$12,500 Settlement for Not Deleading and then Discriminating
Landlords in Watertown pay a $12,500 settlement for not deleading and then discriminating.