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First Published October 27th, 2025 | Updated June 2nd, 2026

A retrospective collection of all MassLandlords and WPOA montly newsletter covers dating to 2010 and covering a variety of rental housing topics.

Letter from the Executive Director for June 2026: Hearing, Briefing

Posted on June 1st, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for June 2026 describes three rent control events, plus we taught our 700th Crash Course attendee.

What Can Massachusetts Learn About Rent Mandates From St. Paul?

Posted on June 1st, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Black and white photo of the Jenney building in Boston, circa 1970s-80s, with boarded up windows and storefronts, with State Street Bank and other downtown Boston buildings in the background, and a few 1970s-era cars parked along the curbs.

In 2020-21, St. Paul, Minn., voters traveled a similar path toward a rent control ballot question that we find ourselves on in 2026. What lessons can we glean from their experience?

Debate Submissions Highlight Biggest Issues With Rent Control Ballot Question

First Published May 26th, 2026 | Updated May 29th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords was invited to participate in a proxy debate on the 2026 rent control ballot question. Here’s what we submitted.

First Change to Tenant Lead Law Notification in 20 Years: Landlords Must Sign Certification Form at Lease Signing

First Published May 26th, 2026 | Updated May 28th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon image shows a woman with long brown hair sitting at a desk with a computer and laptop, her back to the viewer. The computer screen has an image of the Lead Safe Homes search page. The laptop screen shows the MassLandlords home page.

The form, available from the state of Massachusetts, certifies the new tenant has received the proper notifications about the property’s lead status.

Need a Good Handyman? Give Us Your Feedback on Our Handyperson Proposal

First Published May 26th, 2026 | Updated May 28th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Cartoon of a man holding a saw with a box of tools beside him. He smiles broadly.

A good handyman/handyperson is notoriously hard to find. We have a proposal that would make it easier for you.

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Jul 3rd, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

Posted on May 27th, 2026

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Jul 3rd, 12 pm - 1 pm Zoom.

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Jul 8th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

Posted on May 22nd, 2026

Rescheduled from Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Jul 8th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.

Become a Property Rights Supporter!

First Published April 29th, 2016 | Updated May 21st, 2026

Vote with your dollars! Become a property rights supporter and we'll allocate your contributions specifically for lobbying for/against bills and candidates.

SJC Hears Arguments About Rent Control Question’s Constitutionality, Religion Is Focus of Debate.

Posted on May 17th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A courtroom scene from the judge’s point of view shows a man in a suit speaking at a lectern. Other attorneys and audience members can be seen in the background.

Attorneys on both sides of the rent control debate prioritized religion at the May 6 Supreme Judicial Court hearing.

Newsletter Covers

Letter from the Executive Director for June 2026: Hearing, Briefing

What Can Massachusetts Learn About Rent Mandates From St. Paul?

Debate Submissions Highlight Biggest Issues With Rent Control Ballot Question

First Change to Tenant Lead Law Notification in 20 Years: Landlords Must Sign Certification Form at Lease Signing

Need a Good Handyman? Give Us Your Feedback on Our Handyperson Proposal

First Friday Office Hours with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Fri Jul 3rd, 12 pm – 1 pm Zoom.

Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Jul 8th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

Become a Property Rights Supporter!

SJC Hears Arguments About Rent Control Question’s Constitutionality, Religion Is Focus of Debate.

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