Rent Control in Massachusetts: Stay Informed
Critical updates are happening now. We want to keep you in the loop. If you’ve stopped receiving our emails or phone updates, this page will help you reconnect so you don’t miss important information about the rent control ballot initiative and related housing policy updates. Why Staying Informed Matters With…
Applicant Qualifier
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Our applicant qualifier is an equal housing opportunity policy to screen tenants. Updated for the release of v13.1.
46. $500 Million Lost from Mass Save Plan
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Find out how reps' and senators' uninformed advocacy cost Massachusetts renters and homeowners $500 in decarbonization investment and what MassLandlords is doing about it.
47. New Hire for Marketing and Public Relations (9:17)
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Our business update for June 10, 2025 reviews eviction sealing taking effect, monthly dues nearing the end of development and our new hire for marketing and public relations.
Phone Screening Prompt Sheet
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Our MassLandlords phone screening prompt sheet has been edited and updated to provide members with a set of phone interview questions that will help you choose the best possible tenant for your rental.
Landlord and Rental Forms
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A complete set of Massachusetts landlord forms, available to members, with at least one free sample. Updated to show non-residential forms.
2. Lodging Houses
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We'll review two confusing cases and talk about why the town or city matters a great deal when it comes to what is a lodging house.
3. Rooming Houses Frequently Asked Questions
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We'll review roommates splitting up, agency as leaseholder, subletting and many more common situations to consider before renting by the room or to roommates.
1. What is not a Rooming House
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Before we can learn what a rooming house is, we should be crystal clear on what a normal tenancy is. We'll review joint and several rental agreements.
2. A Slip & Fall Case Example (14:59)
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Learn how a forensic meteorologist can advise your attorney when a renter or other claims to have slipped on your property. Lean how to avoid slip and fall claims in the first place.
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