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For Landlords, Property Managers and Investors of All Sizes:

The 2026 rent control ballot question has been defeated! Donations are needed to support MassLandlords’ 2026 budget and cashflow.
Newsletter
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Landlord Basics
A landing page for landlording 101 basics articles covering important topics in rental housing law and best practices in Massachusetts.
Our Letter from the Executive Director for July 2026 celebrates a court victory against rent control and doesn’t miss a beat as we work toward creating better rental housing.
Our 2026 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in October 2026. Now is the time to read about our election processes and nominate candidates.
The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy (MUC) is funded to acquire two land parcels for biodiversity restoration with the support of a grant from the state.
If you’ve stopped receiving our emails or phone updates, this page will help you reconnect so you don’t miss important information about the rent control ballot initiative and related housing policy updates. Scroll down to see how you can stay connected!
The MassLandlords invasive plant and animal addendum is intended to help you and your renters rid your rental properties of invasive plants and insects.
Water Submetering
A guide to billing renters for water in Massachusetts. Includes submetering but also applies to single family buildings.