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Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31

Posted on February 12th, 2026

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

Should I Issue a 1099-C Form if My Ex-Tenant Owes Rent?

First Published February 28th, 2021 | Updated February 12th, 2026 Posted in News - 14 Comments

Losing rent is frustrating, but attempting to exact revenge through the IRS via form 1099-C may be petty.

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.

Landlord and Rental Forms

First Published January 7th, 2014 | Updated February 10th, 2026

A complete set of Massachusetts landlord forms, available to members, with at least one free sample. Updated to show non-residential forms.

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Mar 6th, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

Posted on February 9th, 2026

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Mar 6th, 12 pm - 1 pm Zoom.

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.

Massachusetts Crash Course in Landlording and Rental Real Estate

First Published April 9th, 2016 | Updated February 18th, 2026

The MassLandlords crash course in landlording and rental real estate customized for Massachusetts. Top shelf real estate training and education.

Which Tenant Screening Service Is Best?

First Published July 21st, 2014 | Updated February 6th, 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.

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.

Filings Month Ending 2026 January 31

Should I Issue a 1099-C Form if My Ex-Tenant Owes Rent?

Annual Maintenance Checklist

Notice of Occupant Right To Refuse Town or City Inspection

Landlord and Rental Forms

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Mar 6th, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

New ‘Junk Fee’ Regulations Prohibit Undisclosed Fees in Rental Housing

Massachusetts Crash Course in Landlording and Rental Real Estate

Which Tenant Screening Service Is Best?

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

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