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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?
The member survey asks about being a rental housing provider before and after finding MassLandlords, and should take less than three minutes to complete.
Newsletter
Subscribe to the MassLandlords newsletter, email or print editions.
Landlord Basics: Things You Cannot Do With a Rental Agreement in Massachusetts
Going Green: New Energy Incentives to Bridge Gap in Mass Save Programs
Inflation Reduction Act funds will support energy efficiency rebates for homes in municipal light communities, which have not been covered by Mass Save incentives.
Mass Save-style HEAT Loans Now Available to Municipal Light & Power Towns
State MLP Z-Loans allow customers in towns not covered by Mass Save to access zero interest loans for heat upgrades.
Which Tenant Screening Service Is Best?
A review of tenant screening services for credit and criminal background checks, with recommendations and warnings about Massachusetts limitations.
What’s Driving Increased Vacancies in Massachusetts?
Rental vacancies in Massachusetts hit a record high this September. Where have the renters gone?
Rent Prices Are Falling Nationwide and in Boston, Reports Realtor.com
Some might be surprised, amid yearslong inflation, that rent prices are on a downward trend, and Boston landlords are seeing the highest vacancy rate in years.
Letter From the Executive Director for October 2026: Spanish Lessons and How To Get Rid of Junk Land
Our Letter from the Executive Director for October 2026 details our new Spanish lessons service, mentions the MUC purchase and sale for unbuildable lots, and looks at Mass Save.
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, appliances, flooring, plumbing, paint and more.

Videos on Demand

Access our video library 24/7

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.

Search Eviction Records by Address

Conduct rental real estate due diligence or cross-check your tenant screening.

Service Provider Directory

Search for service providers or be listed as one (attorneys, snow removal, property managers, brokers, plumbers, electricians and much more).

Landlord Tools

Resources including comparison tables and spreadsheets.

Entity Formation Savings

Create LLC's or Inc's for a low, members-only fixed price via New Leaf Legal.

Defense Fund

Limited interest-free loans to cover attorney fees if the state is making you bankrupt.

Print Newsletter

Add an optional print subscription for you, your waiting area, or friends.

Helpline

One-on-one landlording advice and legal information (available for purchase hourly as-needed or prepaid for a year).

Membership for Your Entire Team

One dues payment covers as many team members as you need to run your business.

Brand Promotion

MassLandlords promotes your status as Certified Massachusetts Landlord™.

Newsletter

In-depth news, tips and tricks emailed monthly and available as PDF.

Legal Standing

Vote in either statewide or local MassLandlords elections, serve on boards, and be represented in policy discussions with local and state officials.

Banker & Tradesman

Save 30% on a subscription to Banker & Tradesman.

Ask Us Anything at Office Hours

Open-ended Zoom Q&A sessions with a lawyer or experienced landlord.

In-Person Events

Meet other local housing providers and share expertise.

Donate Unbuildable Land to the Massachusetts Urban Conservancy

Save potentially hundreds of dollars a year by donating your unbuildable land to MUC, and never pay tax on it, maintain or insure it again.

Spanish Lessons with MassLandlords Staff, Anki App

The MassLandlords translator, a native speaker, will help you meet any business or personal goal.