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Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated

First Published March 28th, 2023 | Updated August 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A young brown tabby cat steps onto a windowsill. Dappled trees can be seen outside.

Massachusetts law requires housing providers to make sure no one is left behind after a move-out, eviction or abandonment.

Abandoned Property

First Published February 3rd, 2016 | Updated August 24th, 2026

A landlord must use this abandoned property process any time a tenant leaves without communicating that they're gone for good.

Landlord Basics: Abandoned Property Law for Massachusetts Rentals

Posted on August 24th, 2026

A cartoon image shows a dimly lit room with a closet door ajar. Cat eyes peer out from the closet. In the room, are various discarded items, including laundry, a computer monitor, trash bags and a lamp.

A basic overview of Massachusetts laws for abandoned property left in rentals after a tenancy ends.

Minneapolis 2040 Results So Far: Rent Increases Down 17%–34% Through Zoning Reform and Incentives

Posted on August 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A panoramic photo of downtown Minneapolis, Minn., viewed on approach from the south, with a cluster of new and old high rise business buildings and apartments, a four-lane highway leading to the city, and a blue sky backdrop with slight, wispy clouds.

Since enacting its city plan, called Minneapolis 2040, in 2020, the midwestern city has slowed housing costs through pro-growth zoning and incentive policies.

Letter From the Executive Director for September 2026: Should We Invest in the Service Provider Directory?

Posted on August 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for September 2026 details additional cost reduction and asks whether investing in our service provider directory would be the best thing we could work on for members.

Display Advertising

First Published September 9th, 2017 | Updated August 24th, 2026

Learn about display advertising at MassLandlords. What sizes, what formats and where your ads will appear.

Notice of Annual Meeting 2026: MassLandlords Annual Elections Oct. 7 through Oct. 21

Posted on August 21st, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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

Volunteer

First Published September 25th, 2018 | Updated August 21st, 2026

Our annual elections are just one way volunteers help steer MassLandlords, Inc. Get involved today.

MassLandlords To Implement Annual Inflation-Related Dues Adjustments for All Members

Posted on August 21st, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A screen capture with City Life/Vide Urbana’s watermark in the upper right corner shows pro rent control rally happening at the State House in Boston. A woman is speaking about rent control, the closed caption of this portion reads “corporate landlords are allowed to raise their rents.”

The adjustment keeps dues increases on pace with inflation for all members in order to maintain revenue and keep MassLandlords operational.

AGO Reaches $500,000 Settlement with Property Management Company Over Unlawful Fees

Posted on August 21st, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

an iPad on a woodgrain tabletop shows the cover sheet for the settlement between the Massachusetts attorney general’s office and Green Ocean Property Management.

Boston-based Green Ocean Property Management agreed to pay $500,000 in penalties for unlawful “junk” fees reportedly imposed on renters.

Always Check for Abandoned Animals After a Unit is Vacated

Abandoned Property

Landlord Basics: Abandoned Property Law for Massachusetts Rentals

Minneapolis 2040 Results So Far: Rent Increases Down 17%–34% Through Zoning Reform and Incentives

Letter From the Executive Director for September 2026: Should We Invest in the Service Provider Directory?

Display Advertising

Notice of Annual Meeting 2026: MassLandlords Annual Elections Oct. 7 through Oct. 21

Volunteer

MassLandlords To Implement Annual Inflation-Related Dues Adjustments for All Members

AGO Reaches $500,000 Settlement with Property Management Company Over Unlawful Fees

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