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For Landlords, Property Managers and Investors of All Sizes:

Rent Control Ballot Question Defeated for 2026; Donations Still Needed
The 2026 rent control ballot question has been defeated! Donations are needed to support MassLandlords’ 2026 budget and cashflow.
Landlord Basics
A landing page for landlording 101 basics articles covering important topics in rental housing law and best practices in Massachusetts.
Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated
Massachusetts law requires housing providers to make sure no one is left behind after a move-out, eviction or abandonment.
Abandoned Property
A landlord must use this abandoned property process any time a tenant leaves without communicating that they're gone for good.
Landlord Basics: Abandoned Property Law for Massachusetts Rentals
A basic overview of Massachusetts laws for abandoned property left in rentals after a tenancy ends.
TOPA 194th Session Passes in House and Senate; Sent to Conference for Further Study
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.
Minneapolis 2040 Results So Far: Rent Increases Down 17%–34% Through Zoning Reform and Incentives
Since enacting its city plan, called Minneapolis 2040, in 2020, the midwestern city has slowed housing costs through pro-growth zoning and incentive policies.
Letter From the Executive Director for September 2026: Should We Invest in the Service Provider Directory?
Our Letter from the Executive Director for September 2026 details additional cost reduction and asks whether investing in our service provider directory would be the best thing we could work on for members.
Display Advertising
Learn about display advertising at MassLandlords. What sizes, what formats and where your ads will appear.
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.