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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.

Adverse Action Letter For Credit

First Published July 1st, 2014 | Updated February 14th, 2026

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

Outcomes for June 2024

Posted on February 12th, 2026

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for June 2024 filings

Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31

Posted on February 12th, 2026

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31

Annual Maintenance Checklist

First Published January 11th, 2021 | Updated February 12th, 2026

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

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.

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.

Stored Energy Addendum

First Published September 13th, 2023 | Updated February 5th, 2026

A Stored Energy Addendum for Propane, Oil, Battery, Etc.

Governance

First Published June 7th, 2016 | Updated September 30th, 2026

MassLandlords not-for-profit tax status, bylaws, elections, and other governance matters. Some portions are public, others members-only.

Landlord Basics: Housing Discrimination Law in Massachusetts

Posted on January 26th, 2026

An aerial photograph of a densely settled neighborhood has a text box overlay that reads: 2 BR for rent. Two lines are crossed out: “Near Synagogue” and “Steps to Baptist church.” One line is not crossed out: “0.25 mile to high school.”

Discrimination laws are important, but easy to comply with if you screen all applicants, regardless of protected class, equally.

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

Adverse Action Letter For Credit

Outcomes for June 2024

Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31

Annual Maintenance Checklist

Notice of Occupant Right To Refuse Town or City Inspection

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

Stored Energy Addendum

Governance

Landlord Basics: Housing Discrimination Law in Massachusetts

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