Eversource’s Framingham Geothermal Pilot Project Nearly Ready, on Schedule
By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. Eversource is nearing the point at which it will flip the ON switch for its groundbreaking, regionally networked geothermal pilot project in Framingham. Once the…
How to Price Your Rental – Video Extra
In this video, founders Chris Lee and Eli Secor discuss how to price your rental. What rent pricing factors should you consider? What are the pros and cons of pricing…
MassLandlords Bills Still Active, but Stalled, in 193rd Legislature – An Update
By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. In January 2023, MassLandlords filed five bills with the 193rd state legislature to establish laws that would improve housing access, quality and security for owners…
How to Close on the Purchase of an Occupied Multifamily Rental Property
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. You’ve found your perfect property. You’ve done your due diligence on it, conferred with your attorney, who is well-versed in landlord–tenant law, and made it…
Oregon Audit Questions Emergency Rental Assistance Spending
Oregon Secretary of State auditors unearthed millions of misappropriated dollars and a lack of oversight and accountability in four state agencies including emergency rental assistance spending at the Oregon Housing…
Oregon Landlords Can Increase Rents 10% Next Year
Oregon landlords can increase rents by 10% in 2024 under Oregon’s revised rent control law, according to the calculations by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. This amount is 7%…
How to Identify and Avoid Contractor Scams
Contractor scams are both common and costly. The best way to avoid these scams is to be aware of how they work and use your best judgment. By Matt DiBara…
Unauthorized Pets in My Rental, What Do I Do?
What to do about unauthorized pets in my rental is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal advice.…
HUD Charges Landlord with Discrimination Over Assistance Animal
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charging Lakeview Avenue LLC in Rensselaer, New York, and its employees with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing a…
How to Negotiate the Purchase of an Occupied Multifamily Rental Property
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Real estate purchases can be complicated matters, but some transactions are more complex than others, particularly when the rental home you’re looking to purchase already…