Landlording by the Numbers August 2022
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Help! My Tenant Wants to Use My Rental for Their Business
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Inc. A survey has shown that one in three Americans have some form of side hustle, that is, an extra source of income in addition to…
Somerville Ends Eviction Moratorium; Sets Rules for Tenancy Rights Notifications
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. A press release issued by the city of Somerville in June announced that its Covid-19 eviction moratorium would end on June 30, 2022. The city…
Landlording by the Numbers July 2022
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Should You 1099-MISC a “Cash for Keys”?
At a recent MassLandlords event on the “cash for keys” alternative to eviction, the question was raised about whether or when a landlord must issue an IRS form 1099. Conducting…
Senate Bill 192 S2944 would Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture in Massachusetts
A bill MassLandlords filed may be headed to a floor vote! We’re asking members to support it. S.2944 “An Act relative to forfeiture reform” would dramatically improve private property rights…
Letter from the Executive Director for July 2022
June brought with it new realizations about inflation and interest rates. It also brought us one hearing closer to our goal of bringing greater transparency to rental assistance. Inflation is…
Landlords: Don’t Invest Your Security Deposits in Bitcoin
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. A Massachusetts renter came to Reddit in early June with a wild story: their landlord was withholding almost half of their security deposit after investing…
Help Your Clients and Friends Save and Grow Their Business with Free MassLandlords Marketing Materials
We invite all our members to order free MassLandlords flyers and marketing materials to share with your clients, customers, service providers, friends and others. We will provide you with flyers,…
Trespasser or Tenant? Superior Court Case Helps Define the Difference
By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc Imagine you are accused of being a trespasser in your own home, the home you’ve lived in for more than eight years. You’re hauled into…