Even more problematic, the limit for RAFT assistance in any 12 month period has been reduced to $7,000 — barely enough to cover a few months rent in the Greater Boston area. Most housing providers do not start evictions until tenants are behind several months, so by the time they get t...
(2) the non-payment of rent was due to a financial hardship; and (3) the defendant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the court, a pending application for emergency rental assistance; provided, however, the court may consider any meritorious counterclaim brought in said action for summary ...
While programs such as Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) has an income eligibility limit of 50%, and 60% for victims of domestic violence, renters can apply for ERAP assistance if their income is up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). To qualify, renters must be at...
Rental assistance in Massachusetts There are multiple programs in Massachusetts to help renters find housing and pay their rent: Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) MVRP gives very low income people and families in Massachusetts vouchers to help pay their rent. The program is available for:...
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Landlords often run background checks, and a criminal record could make it harder to rent Some housing assistance programs may have restrictions for those with criminal records Insurance Rates Your auto insurance rates may increase significantly after a conviction ...
A black-and-white photograph snapped that day captured the emotion of many Americans at learning the long war was over. That photograph is mired in controversy 79 years later. When word of the Japanese surrender broke, people spilled into the streets of New York City from restaurants, bars an...
The initiative is calledWomen Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS). The group, which will offer skill training, technical assistance, and other services to women-owned businesses, will be led by Kara Miller. Miller said“I am thrilled to expand our reach to women-owned businesses through WE BOS.”Sh...
costs incurred by Landlord in connection with any employee transportation assistance consisting of shuttle service between the Park and public transportation; and all other reasonable and necessary (in the Landlord’s reasonable judgment) expenses paid in connection with the operation, cleaning, maintenance...
“to offer technical assistance to rapidly growing small businesses that provide goods to the casinos and horse racing industry.” Adapting quickly to the unanticipated crisis caused by the pandemic, LEAF stepped up to conduct the first webinar and is further providing one-on-one assi...