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Oct 13, 20201 min read
Update on the Eviction Moratorium
On October 12, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker announced that he would not be extending the current eviction moratorium beyond its October...
Jul 9, 20201 min read
Governor Baker Rescinds License Extension Order
On July 10, 2020 Governor Baker rescinded the Emergency Order that extended real estate licenses. As a result, all licenses that were...
Jul 9, 20201 min read
Governor Baker Rescinds Smoke and CO Inspection Deferral Order
Tomorrow Governor Baker will be rescinding the Emergency Order that allows parties to agree to defer the smoke and carbon monoxide...
May 22, 20203 min read
RMV Implements Further Credential Extensions
Many Expiring Licenses, Registrations, and Other Credentials Further Extended The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has...
May 4, 20202 min read
Complying with the Emergency Order Allowing the Deferral of Smoke Detector Inspections
In March, MAR worked with the Department of Fire Services on an emergency order allowing the deferral of smoke detector and carbon...
Apr 8, 20201 min read
New Form: Short-Term Rental Cancellation Addendum
To assist our members brokering short-term rental contracts for stays beginning after May 4, MAR has developed a short-term rental...
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: April 2020
This month’s edition of the Notes from the Legal Hotline focuses on disruptions to the real estate industry as a result of COVID-19....
Mar 27, 20201 min read
MA Tax Deadline Extended to Line Up With Federal Deadline
Massachusetts has agreed to delay the state personal income tax filing and payment deadline to July 15. This is a three...
Mar 24, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Addendum
MAR has been working diligently to provide our members with the most relevant information and resources as we navigate this pandemic. MAR...
Mar 22, 20201 min read
MAR Helps Secure Smoke Detector Inspection Deferral
As a result of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Baker has issued an executive order allowing smoke detector and...
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