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MassLandlords benefits, pricing and membership options. Includes a full list of chapters and testimonials with reasons to join.
Brookline and Easthampton 2026 Rent Control Home Rule Petitions Would Require Legislative Approval, Are Unlikely to Pass
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Brookline and Easthampton are backing local rent control initiatives, but the Legislature is unlikely to greenlight either.
Landlord Basics
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A landing page for landlording 101 basics articles covering important topics in rental housing law and best practices in Massachusetts.
What Are the Massachusetts Heat Laws?
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=Landlords must help the tenant maintain 64 to 68 °F from September 15 to June 15 under the Massachusetts heat laws, among other requirements.
Application Period Now Open for Winter 2026-27 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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The income-based Massachusetts HEAP initiative offers eligible households heating assistance, along with other utility discounts.
Notice: Mobile Format of Newsletter Discontinued; Full Content Still Available Online
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MassLandlords will discontinue offering a mobile format newsletter, but all content will still be available online and through email.
In the News
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An occasional roundup of MassLandlords media mentions and appearances by association representatives
Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Sherwin. Recent cases and case law. Open Q&A. Wed Dec 23rd, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Zoom.
Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Sherwin. Recent cases and case law. Open Q&A. Wed Dec 23rd, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom.
What’s Driving Increased Vacancies in Massachusetts?
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Rental vacancies in Massachusetts hit a record high this September. Where have the renters gone?
Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Nov 11th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.
Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Nov 11th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.
