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From WPOA to MassLandlords: Celebrating 40 Years of Community

Posted on October 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A scan of a partial page that shows the 1985 articles of organization for the Worcester Property Owners Association. The page is headed “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts” and is set against a blue background.

Small landlord groups scattered across Massachusetts came together under the idea that we would be better together. It’s been 40 years of community, networking and advocacy.

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2025: Monthly Dues

Posted on October 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for November 2025 announces the long-anticipated launch of monthly dues, talks garage and parking agreements, and shares news of a reset with EOHLC.

Notice of Annual Meeting 2025: MassLandlords Annual Elections Open Oct. 8

First Published September 25th, 2025 | Updated October 28th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Members in good standing must vote online at MassLandlords.net/vote in this year’s annual election.

Outcomes For February 2024

Posted on October 17th, 2025

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

Filings Quarter Ending 2025 September 30

Posted on October 16th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Quarter Ending 2025 September 30

Filings Month Ending 2025 September 30

Posted on October 16th, 2025

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

Spooky Story: The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow

First Published October 31st, 2021 | Updated October 15th, 2025 Posted in laws, policy - 1 Comment

A carved jack-o-lantern against a black background is lit from within by a candle that makes its face glow orange. The pumpkin has a scary expression, with narrowed eyes and an open mouth full of pointy teeth. Above the pumpkin, the words “Triple Damages” in a creepy font appear in white, with white smoke surrounding them.

The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow is a tale of triple damages from good faith errors with a Massachusetts security deposit.

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy.

First Published August 21st, 2025 | Updated October 3rd, 2025

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy takes unbuildable land to help native species and biodiversity, helping landlords and residents.

Forcing Tenants to Pay Brokers’ Fees is Already Illegal, No New Legislation Needed

First Published February 26th, 2025 | Updated October 1st, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Screen shot of MGL Ch. 186 s. 15B(1)(B), which enumerates the four fees that a landlord may collect from a tenant at or before tenancy has begun.

The illegal practice of landlords charging new tenants brokers’ fees could be addressed with a little enforcement of current laws.

“Broker Fee Ban” Signed into Law via Budget; Zillow Application Fees Apparently Banned

First Published July 16th, 2025 | Updated September 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

FY 2026 Budget Conference Committee. About this step. The House and Senate appoint three members each to a "Conference Committee" to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate proposals. One member of the minority party must be appointed by each branch. The Conference Committee reports a final compromise bill to the House and Senate for a final vote of acceptance in each branch. Conference Report H.4240 Download PDF.

The Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2026 budget enacted a new change to broker fees for rental housing, sometimes called a broker fee ban. We review it and answer frequently asked questions.

From WPOA to MassLandlords: Celebrating 40 Years of Community

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2025: Monthly Dues

Notice of Annual Meeting 2025: MassLandlords Annual Elections Open Oct. 8

Outcomes For February 2024

Filings Quarter Ending 2025 September 30

Filings Month Ending 2025 September 30

Spooky Story: The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy.

Forcing Tenants to Pay Brokers’ Fees is Already Illegal, No New Legislation Needed

“Broker Fee Ban” Signed into Law via Budget; Zillow Application Fees Apparently Banned

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