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New Interactive Map Shows Disastrous Effects of Rent Control

Posted on March 23rd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A composite image shows a section of Roxbury in the interactive map, which is covered in red house icons. One house is circled. The inset of the image shows the 1985 survey result: a boarded-up multifamily property owned by the city.

A 1985, rent control-era survey found many Boston-area properties in run down, boarded up condition.

Letter from the Executive Director for March 2026: Rent Control Volunteers Needed!

Posted on February 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for March 2026 looks back on activity in a variety of fields including the rent control ballot question.

MassLandlords Hits Record High Membership; Success Attributed to Expanded Benefits and Community

Posted on February 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords hit its highest membership count ever in February 2026, a result of marketing, benefits and expanded access.

How to Handle Unauthorized Occupants In Your Rental Unit

Posted on February 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon image of a mailroom shows four wall-mounted mailboxes labeled: 1A, Tina Tenant; 1B, Rita Renter; 2A, Larry Longterm; and 2B, The Lease Family. A package sits on a table near the mailboxes. The package is addressed to Gino Guest, 25 Any Street, Unit 1A, Anytown, MA, 11111. A speech bubble reads “Who’s Gino Guest?”

All adults living in your rental should be on the lease. Here’s how to handle unauthorized occupants.

Zillow Removes Vital Climate Risk Info on Real Estate Listings

First Published February 24th, 2026 | Updated February 26th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

photo of a dirty white asbestos tile-sided home amid a deep pool of flood water, with a man and woman walking on a back deck, stairway and entrance ramp, also under water.

Zillow recently responded to real estate industry and home sellers’ complaints by removing climate-related risk factors from its property listings, to the disadvantage of home shoppers.

Slow Market? Becoming a Certified Massachusetts Landlord™ Can Attract Better Applicants.

Posted on February 20th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Certification is one way to differentiate yourself from other rental housing providers when attracting new tenants.

Let Them Know They’re Renting From The Best With Our Certified Massachusetts Landlord™ Flyer

Posted on February 6th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

An image of our certification flyer sits against a blue background. A banner overlay reads “Let them know they’re renting from the best.” Two text boxes highlight the space for a landlord name and the QR code that allows for easy verification.

Our newest flyer tells applicants you’re a landlord who is committed to best practices and running a compliant rental business.

Letter from the Executive Director for February 2026: Rent Control Opposition Donations Needed!

Posted on January 26th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for February 2026 looks back on activity in a variety of fields including the rent control ballot question.

2025 Insurance Underwriting Losses Top $108 Billion, Accelerating; Budget for Premium Increases at 7%; Climate Change a Major Factor

Posted on January 26th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

a photograph of the Palisades wildfires in January 2025. Palm trees are visible in the foreground, with buildings behind. In the distance, the hills glow orange and red with fire.

We thought climate change data might be overstated. But insured losses have topped $100 billion for six consecutive years. It’s real, and economic losses are increasing.

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.