For Landlords, Property Managers and Investors of All Sizes:

New Survey Asks Members: How Did You Feel About Being a Landlord Before and After Joining MassLandlords?

August 20th, 2026

The member survey asks about being a rental housing provider before and after finding MassLandlords, and should take less than three minutes to complete.

Third Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Greenman. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 21st, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

October 21st, 2026

Third Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Greenman. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 21st, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.

Security Deposit Violation of $3.26 Delays Eviction Two Years and Counting (Meikle v Nurse)

September 16th, 2026

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) to decide whether a security deposit violation amounting to $3.26 could undo a lawful eviction

Automatic Rent Increase Clauses Updated to Work Without Self-Extending Lease; Please Discontinue Use of the Self-Extending Lease

September 16th, 2026

Our optional clauses rental form has been updated so rental agreements can have automatic rent increases without auto-renewing.

New ‘Junk Fee’ Regulations Prohibit Undisclosed Fees in Rental Housing

September 16th, 2026

A new regulation added to the state’s Consumer Protection Law mandates full, upfront disclosure of any and all fees included in rental housing.

SJC: Landlords May Not Deduct Cleaning Fees From Security Deposits (Peebles v. JRK)

September 16th, 2026

In Peebles v. JRK, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled landlords may not use the renter’s security deposit to pay for cleaning or other reasonable wear and tear, even if the lease requires it.

TOPA 194th Session Passes in House and Senate; Sent to Conference

September 16th, 2026

TOPA, the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or right of first refusal, heads to conference committee for additional work before potential acceptance as part of the 194th session.

Spanish Lessons with a Native Speaker and App

September 14th, 2026

Learn Spanish from MassLandlords for personal or business use. We teach from zero to advanced.

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 14th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

October 14th, 2026

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 14th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.

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For Landlords:

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Home Depot Savings

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Videos on Demand

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Credit Reporting

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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

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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.