For Landlords, Property Managers and Investors of All Sizes:

Uncompensated Public Use of Private Property? Stop Rent Control!

March 31st, 2026

The 2026 rent control ballot initiative removes landlords' right to compensation and is unconstitutional. Help us before it's too late: Donate today.

Rent Control Ballot 2026: Content and Analysis

March 24th, 2026

The rent control ballot initiative proposed for 2026 deletes Chapter 40P, so we review the key provisions of Chapter 40P being deleted and what the new text would propose.

Press Release: White Paper Pushes For Compensated Form of Rent Control via Ballot Question Alternative

March 20th, 2026

Our white paper encourages legislators to supersede the 2026 Massachuetts rent control ballot question, for which signatures have been gathered.

MassLandlords Terminates Contract with Rental Housing Association of Berkshire County; RHABC Members Still In Good Standing

April 14th, 2026

The separation between MassLandlords and the Rental Housing Association of Berkshire County was effective March 31, 2026.

Dwindling Participation Prompts Southern Worcester County Landlords Association to Disband; SWCLA memberships to transfer to MassLandlords.

April 14th, 2026

The SWCLA will disband and officially cease to be a nonprofit at the end of 2026, with no meetings for the rest of the year.

Landlord and Rental Forms

April 13th, 2026

A complete set of Massachusetts landlord forms, available to members, with at least one free sample. Updated to show non-residential forms.

Contacting Us

April 12th, 2026

Ways to contact MassLandlords. Updated to describe where members can mail check donations.

Greater Springfield Meetup Thu May 14th, 6 pm – 8 pm: Member Gathering

May 14th, 2026

Greater Springfield Meetup Thu May 14th, 6 pm - 8 pm: Member Gathering

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed May 13th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

May 13th, 2026

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed May 13th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.

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For Landlords:

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Videos on Demand

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Credit Reporting

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Policy Advocacy

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Property Rights Supporter

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Rental Forms

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