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New Survey Asks Members: How Did You Feel About Being a Landlord Before and After Joining MassLandlords?

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

An icon of a computer with a mouse arrow over the screen sits against a blue background. Text above it reads “Before and After MassLandlords: Share your thoughts in this quick survey!”

The member survey asks about being a rental housing provider before and after finding MassLandlords, and should take less than three minutes to complete.

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First Published June 13th, 2017 | Updated September 28th, 2026

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Landlord Basics: Things You Cannot Do With a Rental Agreement in Massachusetts

Posted on September 28th, 2026

A cartoon image shows a wastebasket in the foreground, full of and surrounded by crumpled paper. Text boxes connecting to three of the paper balls read “Professional cleaning fees will be deducted from the security deposit”; “By signing this, you agree not to sue Landlord for any reason”; and “Landlord may enter for any reason at any time with no notice.” Each of these phrases has a red “x” beside them. In the background, a desk with a computer monitor displays the MassLandlords rental agreement form with a green check mark next to it.

By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. Our Landlord Basics series continues with an overview on rental agreements and what landlords may not include in their leases. A lease is a legally binding contract. A renter or landlord breaking some part of that contract can result in legal action. You can tailor…

Going Green: New Energy Incentives to Bridge Gap in Mass Save Programs

First Published July 31st, 2024 | Updated September 28th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A map of the state of Massachusetts, with cities and towns outlined and labeled. A key on the map reads: “Municipal Light Plant Communities” with 50 names: Ashburnham, Belmont, Berkley, Boxborough, Boylston, Chester, Chicopee, Concord, Danvers, Dighton, Georgetown, Gosnold, Groton, Groveland, Hingham, Holden, Holyoke, Hudson, Hull, Ipswich, Lakeville, Littleton, Lynnfield, Mansfield, Marblehead, Merrimac, Middleborough, Middleton, North Attleborough, North Reading, Norwood, Paxton, Peabody, Princeton, Raynham, Reading, Rowley, Russell (north part of town), Shrewsbury, South Hadley, Sterling, Stow, Taunton, Templeton, Wakefield, Wellesley, West Boylston, Westfield and Wilmington.

Inflation Reduction Act funds will support energy efficiency rebates for homes in municipal light communities, which have not been covered by Mass Save incentives.

Mass Save-style HEAT Loans Now Available to Municipal Light & Power Towns

Posted on September 28th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

State MLP Z-Loans allow customers in towns not covered by Mass Save to access zero interest loans for heat upgrades.

Which Tenant Screening Service Is Best?

First Published July 21st, 2014 | Updated September 28th, 2026 Posted in tenant screening - 68 Comments

A review of tenant screening services for credit and criminal background checks, with recommendations and warnings about Massachusetts limitations.

What’s Driving Increased Vacancies in Massachusetts?

Posted on September 25th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Rental vacancies in Massachusetts hit a record high this September. Where have the renters gone?

Rent Prices Are Falling Nationwide and in Boston, Reports Realtor.com

Posted on September 25th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

a photo of The Sudbury, a high rise Boston apartment building that came online in 2020, during its construction, with an incomplete tower with a crane on top, and an older concrete building in the foreground.

Some might be surprised, amid yearslong inflation, that rent prices are on a downward trend, and Boston landlords are seeing the highest vacancy rate in years.

Letter From the Executive Director for October 2026: Spanish Lessons and How To Get Rid of Junk Land

Posted on September 25th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for October 2026 details our new Spanish lessons service, mentions the MUC purchase and sale for unbuildable lots, and looks at Mass Save.

Spanish Lessons Offered as Pay-as-you-go Member Benefit

First Published September 21st, 2026 | Updated September 25th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Spanish characters float around the phrase “When are you ready to move in?” The Spanish translation is ¿Cuándo está usted listo para mudarse?

MassLandlords members can receive one-on-one training in Spanish for business or personal reasons.

New Survey Asks Members: How Did You Feel About Being a Landlord Before and After Joining MassLandlords?

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Landlord Basics: Things You Cannot Do With a Rental Agreement in Massachusetts

Going Green: New Energy Incentives to Bridge Gap in Mass Save Programs

Mass Save-style HEAT Loans Now Available to Municipal Light & Power Towns

Which Tenant Screening Service Is Best?

What’s Driving Increased Vacancies in Massachusetts?

Rent Prices Are Falling Nationwide and in Boston, Reports Realtor.com

Letter From the Executive Director for October 2026: Spanish Lessons and How To Get Rid of Junk Land

Spanish Lessons Offered as Pay-as-you-go Member Benefit

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