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Parking Minimums: MassLandlords Testifies in Favor of Reduced Parking Minimums in Worcester

Posted on July 24th, 2026 Posted in News

A view of the Levi Lincoln Jr. chamber at Worcester City Hall shows wood paneling behind stacks of unused chairs in the background. In the foreground Doug Quattrochi wears a collared, short-sleeve polo shirt and glasses. Three people are visible in the audience, one of whom may be paying attention. The other two are talking. Quattrochi addresses councilors off-camera.

On June 25, 2026 MassLandlords spoke in favor of zoning reform in Worcester to reduce parking minimums.

Rent Control Ballot Question Defeated for 2026; Donations Still Needed

First Published June 24th, 2026 | Updated July 21st, 2026 Posted in News

A screen shot of a document shows a partial view of the page. It reads: Rent stabilization comp. A measured alternative to the ballot. How we got here. Months of conversations with willing parties – real estate industry stakeholders, Homes for All MA (ballot proponents) and MACDC. No interested party was excluded.

The 2026 rent control ballot question has been defeated! Donations are needed to support MassLandlords’ 2026 budget and cashflow.

Letter From the Executive Director for July 2026: Hard Work Pays Off

First Published June 30th, 2026 | Updated July 21st, 2026 Posted in News

Our Letter from the Executive Director for July 2026 celebrates a court victory against rent control and doesn’t miss a beat as we work toward creating better rental housing.

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

First Published June 1st, 2026 | Updated July 21st, 2026 Posted in News

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

Landlord Basics: Renting to Roommates in Massachusetts

First Published July 15th, 2026 | Updated July 20th, 2026

A cartoon image shows a living room with a sofa sitting at an angle in front of a TV. A box full of small objects sits in front of the TV. Two bedrooms are visible, with doors open. The room to the left is messy, with clothes spilling out of a cabinet. The one to the right is very neat, with organized shelves of books.

A basic overview of Massachusetts laws and best practices for landlords renting to roommates.

Filings Quarter Ending 2026 June 30

Posted on July 20th, 2026

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Quarter Ending 2026-06-30

Outcomes for November 2024

Posted on July 20th, 2026

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

Filings Month Ending 2026 June 30

Posted on July 20th, 2026

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2026 June 30

Helpline

First Published May 14th, 2019 | Updated July 20th, 2026

The MassLandlords hourly helpline service provides legal information and business advice from non-attorney counselors.

The Complete Landlords’ Guide to Lodging and Rooming Houses in Massachusetts

First Published May 25th, 2021 | Updated July 15th, 2026

Embracing a lodging house or rooming house will have advantages and disadvantages for any landlord. Learn how here.

Parking Minimums: MassLandlords Testifies in Favor of Reduced Parking Minimums in Worcester

Rent Control Ballot Question Defeated for 2026; Donations Still Needed

Letter From the Executive Director for July 2026: Hard Work Pays Off

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

Landlord Basics: Renting to Roommates in Massachusetts

Filings Quarter Ending 2026 June 30

Outcomes for November 2024

Filings Month Ending 2026 June 30

Helpline

The Complete Landlords’ Guide to Lodging and Rooming Houses in Massachusetts

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