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Collect Rent Online

First Published December 13th, 2017 | Updated January 12th, 2026

This is the RentHelper flyer. Pay or collect rent by texting us what to do. Real managers help with move-in monies, recurring rent and paying own balances.

Collect rent online by joining the RentHelper pilot. Tenants build credit by paying rent, and landlords never stress over late or bounced payments.

RealPage, Greystar, Other Landlords Agree to Settlement in DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit

First Published January 2nd, 2026 | Updated January 6th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

screen shot of the first page of the DOJ settlement document from a U.S. District Court in North Carolina, reading, in part, “United States of America, plaintiff, v. RealPage, Inc., Defendant; Proposed Final Judgment.”

RealPage, a rental real estate software leader, and several of its customers, accused of unfairly colluding to raise rents, recently settled.

MassLandlords Filed Hundreds of Pages of Testimony Throughout 2025 Legislative Annual Session

Posted on January 2nd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A close-up view of the Massachusetts State house with gold dome visible, and the front wrought iron gate that reads “Massachusetts State House” in gold block letters.

From rent control to in-home daycares, MassLandlords represented rental housing providers by filing testimony on a variety of bills over the past year

MassLandlords Executive Director Re-Elected to Dept. of Energy Equity Working Group

Posted on January 2nd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Doug Quattrochi, a man with dark hair wearing a black dress shirt and gray dress pants, gives a presentation in front of a room of people. A MassLandlords banner can be seen to the left.

Executive Director Doug Quattrochi was unanimously re-elected to his Mass Save stakeholder seat on the EWG.

Letter from the Executive Director for January 2026: The Year We Fight Rent Control

Posted on January 2nd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for January 2026 looks back on our rent control fundraiser month and ahead to much more.

Outcomes for April 2024

Posted on December 30th, 2025

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

Filings Month Ending 2025 November 30

Posted on December 29th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2025 November 30

Landlord Basics: Lead Paint Laws in Massachusetts

Posted on December 26th, 2025

An antique full-color trade card features an image of a large white house with vibrant red roof and green shutters. The text reads “Suggestion for house painting with National Lead Company’s Brands of Pure White Lead and Tinting Colors.” A color guide for the house reads as follows. Body: white. Trim: white. Roof: No. 122. Blinds: Light bronze green. The image is attributed to Armstrong & Co., Boston, in small font at the bottom of the card.

A basic introduction to Massachusetts lead paint laws for landlords, including deleading tax credits.

A Landlord’s Guide to Winter Weather and Snow Removal

First Published November 22nd, 2025 | Updated December 22nd, 2025

a snowy neighborhood scene, with houses in the background partially obscured by snow drifts and falling snow. A black lamp post is in the foreground.

Most years, Massachusetts averages between 44 and 49 inches of snowfall. The number can be lower on Cape Cod, and much higher in western parts of the state. That means regardless of where your rentals are located, chances are you’ll have to deal with at least a few instances of snowfall each winter.

Tenant Rejection Letter

First Published July 26th, 2014 | Updated December 22nd, 2025

A tenant rejection letter to use in combination with an objective point scoring system to avoid discrimination complaints.

Collect Rent Online

RealPage, Greystar, Other Landlords Agree to Settlement in DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit

MassLandlords Filed Hundreds of Pages of Testimony Throughout 2025 Legislative Annual Session

MassLandlords Executive Director Re-Elected to Dept. of Energy Equity Working Group

Letter from the Executive Director for January 2026: The Year We Fight Rent Control

Outcomes for April 2024

Filings Month Ending 2025 November 30

Landlord Basics: Lead Paint Laws in Massachusetts

A Landlord’s Guide to Winter Weather and Snow Removal

Tenant Rejection Letter

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