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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.

MassLandlords Assumes Leadership of Massachusetts Rental Housing Association

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

photo of an envelope addressed to Massachusetts Rental Housing Association, Inc., in Waltham, Mass., with return address from MassLandlords, Inc., c/o Doug Quattrochi, Worcester, Mass. The envelope is stamped with a Boston postmark, from August 24, 2022, and a “Return to Sender” sticker.

MassLandlords recently subsumed the Massachusetts Rental Housing Association, providing branding opportunities and a state-appointed seat on the Child Lead Poisoning Protection Program advisory committee.

New Biodiversity Graphic Artwork Gives Visual Tour of MUC’s Mission

First Published January 23rd, 2026 | Updated February 17th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A derived depiction of a watercolor painting looking down from high atop Boston’s tallest building, on “green” rooftops of Back Bay apartment buildings. The rooftops are all clustered with green plants and trees.

View a new, illustrated infographic on the MUC website and learn about the “why” behind the conservancy’s work.

MassLandlords Urges Legislature: Put Alternative Version of Rent Control on Ballot

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

An image of an iPad has the cover of the white paper pulled up. The top has a banner that reads “Time Sensitive.” The headline reads “The Legislature can propose this alternative to the rent control ballot initiative scheduled for 2026.” Then it reads: “Current law already allows for rent stabilization. Here’s a White Paper on Chapter 40P Rent Stabilization. It’s a Practical Guide to Implementation. We give a sample ordinance. We give the sample Alternate Ballot Question text. The deadline to decide is January 2026.” An aerial photograph of a Massachusetts neighborhood is partially visible below.

Rent stabilization as proposed for the 2026 ballot is a disaster. Our white paper offers a different option for compensated rent stabilization.

Members: Paid Mass Save Focus Group Opportunity

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

two external heat pumps are affixed to the side of a brick building above the windows.

To request a chance to participate in virtual feedback sessions, landlords must complete an interest form by Feb. 6, 2026.

MCAD Proposes Changes to Rules of Procedure; Submit Commentary by Jan. 28, 2026

Posted on January 21st, 2026 Posted in discrimination, laws, policy - 0 Comments

MCAD’s (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination) proposed changes to 804 CMR 1.0 are mainly for clarity, but some notable differences are present.