Summary Process Duration Tripled Under FY2024 Budget Proposal
On Wednesday, April 26, the House approved a Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendment that would restore a pandemic law. This law tripled summary process (“eviction”) duration. We are asking members…
HUD: Tenants with Non-traditional Support Animals Must Demonstrate Need
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), tenants who want to have a “non-traditional” animal as a support animal must prove there…
Can You Refuse to Allow Pit Bulls in Your Rental Units?
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Suppose you’re a landlord with a potential tenant who has a pit bull, and you have safety concerns based on the dog’s breed. Can you…
Remind Your Renters about Summer Fire Safety
Fire safety is a year-round goal, as a fire can start at any time. In wintertime, a smoker might find it too cold to smoke outside. In the summer, a…
Can a Triple-Decker be Retrofitted for Geothermal Heating and Cooling?
By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. The triple-decker is a Massachusetts architectural icon and, to many, a beloved aspect of New England history and urban landscape. But can these symbols of…
Letter from the Executive Director for April 2023: Rent Control Advanced by Boston City Council
In March, we responded to the rent control proposal passed by the Boston City Council. Resources are aligning against this serious threat to housing and civil rights because it is,…
New! MassLandlords Announces the Rent Remote Control™ for Renters
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Today, April 1, MassLandlords announces the Rent Remote Control™, the latest technology in personal housing stability. The Rent Remote Control™ promises to work around the housing shortage…
Dacey v. Burgess: Court-Appointed Mediation is Legally Binding
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Mediation for housing issues is considered a good alternative to court in many circumstances. Court can be costly and time-consuming. You can seek out a…
Martin Green vs. the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: A Cautionary Tale for Landlords
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. One Massachusetts property manager is fighting what he considers a losing battle against the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) after one of his tenants made…
Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. When a rental unit is left empty, there are several things that need to be done immediately. This is true whether the lease has been…