Single-Family Build-to-Rent Expected to Hit All-time High In 2022
The popularity of single-family build-to-rent homes continues to grow and is expected to hit an all-time high in 2022, according to a new study from RentCafe. The pandemic has pushed…
Renter Preferences Survey Shows Residents Desire More Space
A new renter preferences survey says residents are reporting a great desire for more space, better amenities and in-home creature comforts as the pandemic caused residents to evaluate their housing…
Letter from the Executive Director for February 2022: Fie on Housing Partisanship
January 2022 was all about policy, with the team working to oppose rent control, right of first refusal, and a proposed eviction moratorium in Worcester. Also, we served our lawsuit…
What to Do If a Tenant Dies in Your Rental, or Plans To
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Death is a part of life, albeit one that many people may prefer not to think about. However, you must be prepared for the possibility of…
MassLandlords Testimony in Opposition to An Act Enabling Local Options for Tenant Protections 192 H.1378 S.886
The following testimony specifies opposition, by MassLandlords, Inc., to the proposed legislation, An Act Enabling Local Options for Tenant Protections 192 H.1378 S.886. This bill is proposed by representatives Mike…
Landlords Association Files Court Suit Against DHCD to Enforce Public Records Request
December 20, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—MassLandlords, Inc., has filed a petition in the Superior Court of Suffolk County asking the court to enforce a request for public records…
Letter from the Executive Director for January 2022: Goals for 2022
In December, we conducted our annual elections for director, filed a petition against the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and set our goals for 2022. Our warmest appreciation…
MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2021: Sullivan
In December, MassLandlords members voted in our annual business meeting on the next director to succeed Russell Sabadosa on our five-member volunteer board. We met our quorum target of 484…
How to Properly Consider Applicants with Permanent Rental Assistance Using an Applicant Qualifier
By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. The Massachusetts law is clear: it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant because they receive rental subsidies through state or federal government…
How to Avoid Housing Discrimination Based on Age
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords When you think of age-based housing discrimination, you may think of a housing provider who doesn’t want kids in the building, or a landlord who hesitates…