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

First Published January 16th, 2026 | Updated February 6th, 2026 Posted in policy, press releases - 0 Comments

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

Rent Control Appropriates Private Property to Public Use. Help Us Stop It Before It’s Too Late!

First Published November 4th, 2025 | Updated February 4th, 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

First Published November 3rd, 2025 | Updated January 23rd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

From Andrea Park, Mass. law Reform Institute, Mark Martinez, Mass. Law Reform Institute, Joel Feldman, Heisler, Feldman and Ordorica PC. Re: Proponent’s Response to Draft Summaries. Referencing G.L 40P in the summary would create confusion for voters... summarizing the language in plain English would be... necessarily partisan.

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.

Landlords Raising Rent in Anticipation of Possible Rent Control Deadline; Nonprofit Loophole

Posted on November 20th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The November 2026 ballot initiative set Jan. 31, 2026, as the deadline for market-rate rent increases. Landlords raised rent in anticipation on especially long-term renters. A loophole prevents the need.

Notice of Occupant Right To Refuse Town or City Inspection

First Published July 29th, 2024 | Updated February 11th, 2026

A municipal employee wearing a long-sleeve shirt, reflective vest and glasses holds her inspection paperwork and stands outside the partially opened door of an apartment. Inside the door a man in a sweatshirt looks angrily at the inspector. Past him a pride flag is visible inside. He is going to refuse the inspector permission to come in.

Renters have a right to privacy. We encourage landlords to share this information with renters while explaining how landlords retain right to access.

Landlord and Rental Forms

First Published January 7th, 2014 | Updated February 10th, 2026

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

Adverse Action Letter For Credit

First Published July 1st, 2014 | Updated February 10th, 2026

Landlords must issue this type of adverse action letter or adverse action notice when rejecting a tenant for a credit report or score.

Annual Maintenance Checklist

First Published January 11th, 2021 | Updated February 10th, 2026

Rental form: The MassLandlords annual maintenance checklist is a best practice developed by seasoned property management companies.

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Mar 6th, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

Posted on February 9th, 2026

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Mar 6th, 12 pm - 1 pm Zoom.

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

First Published January 26th, 2026 | Updated February 7th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

illustration demonstrating the correct and incorrect to advertise a product in compliance with the state’s new junk fee regulation. The first two left-side panels are labeled “Compliant Disclosures” with one panel reading “Total price: $148.86”, contrasted with a panel under “Noncompliant Disclosures” with a panel reading “Price: $143.86, *Seller will add a $5.00 surcharge to cover the cost of processing your online transaction.” The second compliant disclosure panel reads “Total price: $148.86, *includes a $5.00 surcharge to cover the cost or processing your online transaction,” contracted with a noncompliant disclosure panel reading “Total price: $148.86, *includes a $5.00 surcharge.”

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

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

Rent Control Appropriates Private Property to Public Use. Help Us Stop It Before It’s Too Late!

Rent Control Ballot 2026: Content and Analysis

Landlords Raising Rent in Anticipation of Possible Rent Control Deadline; Nonprofit Loophole

Notice of Occupant Right To Refuse Town or City Inspection

Landlord and Rental Forms

Adverse Action Letter For Credit

Annual Maintenance Checklist

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Mar 6th, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

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

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