The 2024 Massachusetts Eviction Sealing Law

Massachusetts' rental market is changing. On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law, effective May 5, 2025. This allows tenants to seal eviction records, a move hailed as a "second chance" by some, but one with significant implications for landlords, renters, and screening companies. This article examines the challenges this law presents, including increased risks for landlords, reduced transparency, potential for abuse, and how tenant screening is adapting to this new landscape.

Tenant Screening for Summer Moves in Connecticut: Securing Reliable Tenants While Upholding Fair Housing

Secure reliable tenants this summer in Connecticut! Learn how to conduct thorough tenant screening while fully complying with CT's fair housing laws, including protections for lawful source of income and more.

Case Study: The Cash for Keys Incident Clue - How TenantTracks Changed One Landlord's Mind

Objective: To demonstrate how the exclusive Landlord-Reported Tenant Payment Database within TenantTracks directly influenced a landlord’s decision to deny an applicant with an otherwise seemingly acceptable screening report.