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.

Housing Court Rules: “Hold Fees” Unlawful in Massachusetts

March 14th, 2025

Only collect the fees the state allows, and if the tenant changes their mind before lease signing, refund them. Deposits to hold an apartment, aka “hold fees,” are not lawful.

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Apr 9th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

April 9th, 2025

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Apr 9th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.

Southern Worcester County Landlord Association Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Apr 7th, 7 pm: Powerful Improvements

April 7th, 2025

Southbridge Dinner Meeting Mon Apr 7th, 7 pm: Powerful Improvements

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March 12th, 2025

MassLandlords benefits, pricing and membership options. Includes a full list of chapters and testimonials with reasons to join.

Massachusetts Housing Policy Advocacy

March 11th, 2025

Commentary, documents, and studies for those working on Massachusetts housing policy and rental housing in particular. Updated to link to the flood risk bill.

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Apr 4th, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

April 4th, 2025

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Apr 4th, 12 pm - 1 pm Zoom.

Outcomes for July 2023

March 10th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for July 2023 filings

Filings Month Ending 2025 February 28

March 10th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Filings Month Ending 2025 February 28

For Renters:

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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.

Free Trial to Collect Rent

Save time and get paid faster with RentHelper, a virtual office manager for one-fifth the cost of credit cards (free trial).

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.