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Category Archives: Manage
Discrimination and some ways to avoid it
According to law, a landlord is not allowed to discriminate against people because of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, children, past involvement in a discrimination complaint, veteran status, or status as … Read More “Discrimination and some ways to avoid it”
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Ten worst mistakes a landlord can make
Owning rental property can be a rewarding part-time or full-time business for many families. It’s a traditional way many American families have gotten ahead. We recommend it. We enjoy it. But watch out. If you don’t avoid the pitfalls, you … Read More “Ten worst mistakes a landlord can make”
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Landlord fined for not controlling racially charged tenant fight
Case goes to MCAD and AG
June 2012
Part I:
The story
The Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) found a Worcester landlord guilty and fined him for racial discrimination because he “failed to stop” racial harassment between two neighboring tenants, one … Read More “Landlord fined for not controlling racially charged tenant fight”
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Domestic violence bill is now law, with changes we wanted
Our lobbying efforts have paid off! In a major victory for SPOA, the Massachusetts Legislature passed unanimously a revised domestic violence bill that conforms to SPOA’s suggestions. As passed, the new law eliminates the provisions that would have made it … Read More “Domestic violence bill is now law, with changes we wanted”
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The new law – with important parts highlighted
Chapter 417 of the Acts of 2004
AN ACT AUTHORIZING WATER SUBMETERING
IN RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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