How to Introduce Induction Ranges in Your Rental Units
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. A gas or electric resistance stove with oven has an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years. That means at some point in your tenure…
Washington Signs Multifamily as of Right into Law; Massachusetts Should Continue to Follow Suit
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. This past May, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1110 into law. The new law legalizes duplexes in all residential areas of cities with…
New State Study and Map Show Best Spots in State for Solar Panels
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. A new study from the state Department of Energy Resources shows that the state has ample land for solar panels, which is good news for…
EOHLC: New Changes to RAFT Program Started July 1
Tenants applying for the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program after July 1 will see a decrease in the maximum annual benefit amount following the state budget proposals…
SCOTUS Rules: Home Equity Theft is Unconstitutional
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. A May 25 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court determined that local governments that foreclose on homes for outstanding tax bills must return any excess…
Letter from the Executive Director for July 2023: Looking Abroad to Understand Home
June turned out to be a month of climate-related work. We gave a well-attended event on heat pumps, testified on our Climate Resilient Capital bill, and more. I was at…
How to Deal with Noisy Tenants and Noise Complaints in Rentals
By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. Noise complaints are among the most common issues landlords deal with. Yet, how to deal with unreasonable noise and noise complaints in rentals can be…
Should Landlords Ban Vaping in Their Rental Units?
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Lots of rentals in Massachusetts ban smoking of any kind. In 2016, when marijuana was legalized for recreational use in Massachusetts, landlords had to decide…
Climate Resilient Capital Testimony Filed to Address Flood Risk, Managed Retreat
On Monday June 19th (working through the holiday as normal), MassLandlords filed testimony in support of state bill 193 HD2689 H.736 An Act Establishing the Climate Resilient Capital Task Force.…
Should You Allow Your Renters to Keep Chickens or Bees?
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Keeping backyard chickens or bees isn’t just for farmers and specialists anymore. Many residential properties proudly host chicken coops and beehives. And with a little…