For Landlords, Property Managers and Investors of All Sizes:

An Act preventing fires and secondhand smoke in non-smoking rental housing.

January 28th, 2025

Our bill to address fire safety in rental housing by preventing smokers in violation of a no-smoking agreement tampering with smoke detectors.

MassLandlords Policy Priorities

April 2nd, 2025

MassLandlords’ ongoing Policy Priorities Survey provides a forum for members to impact our public policies and actions on housing and landlord issues

46. $500 Million Lost from Mass Save Plan

April 2nd, 2025

Find out how reps' and senators' uninformed advocacy cost Massachusetts renters and homeowners $500 in decarbonization investment and what MassLandlords is doing about it.

Election Nominations

April 1st, 2025

Nominate someone for the MassLandlords Board of Directors or the Good Neighbor Award.

Member Home Page

April 1st, 2025

The MassLandlords member home page is a complete list of benefits and how to access them.

What Landlords Need to Know About “Mrs. Murphy”

March 30th, 2025

Mrs. Murphy, the hypothetical widowed landlord whose owner-occupied property is exempt from aspects of the Fair Housing Act, is better left un-evoked.

Worcester Chat Mon Apr 28th, 6 pm – 8 pm: Meetup at Bay State Brewery Worcester

April 28th, 2025

Worcester Chat Mon Apr 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm: Meetup at Bay State Brewery Worcester

Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Sherwin. Recent cases and case law. Open Q&A. Wed Apr 23rd, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Zoom.

April 23rd, 2025

Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Sherwin. Recent cases and case law. Open Q&A. Wed Apr 23rd, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom.

1. Electronic Signatures: Overview (9:54)

March 28th, 2025

Can you or a renter be legally held to something you agreed to over WhatsApp? Potentially! Learn the MA definition of electronic signatures and how it helps and could hurt

For Renters:

Find a Certified Massachusetts Landlord™ or check certification before you rent.

For Landlords:

MassLandlords is the landlord trade association for Massachusetts. We have lease agreements, eviction notices, and every other kind of landlord help you need to run a successful small business. Membership is open to new, current, and prospective owners, managers, and service providers. Join now.

Be a Certified Massachusetts Landlord™

Our professional designation proves you know rental housing.

Credit Screening Discount

Save on SmartScreen credit reports.

Home Depot Savings

Save on average 16% at Home Depot stores and online, all departments including kitchen and bath, lumber, flooring, plumbing, paint and more.

Networking and Training

Collaborate, network and learn through videos, plus online and in-person events.

Credit Reporting

Avoid court with RentHelper, a rent collection platform that reports for good and bad credit.

Message Boards and Facebook Group

24/7 access to Massachusetts landlords for advice and/or to contribute your professional expertise.

Policy Advocacy

Better rental housing for all.

Property Rights Supporter

Present yourself or your business as a Property Rights Supporter.

Rental Forms

Complete set of downloadable, customizable forms covering every step of the rental business: applicant screening, rental agreements, notice to quit, background checks – 50+ forms available.