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New Survey Asks Members: How Did You Feel About Being a Landlord Before and After Joining MassLandlords?

Posted on August 20th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

An icon of a computer with a mouse arrow over the screen sits against a blue background. Text above it reads “Before and After MassLandlords: Share your thoughts in this quick survey!”

The member survey asks about being a rental housing provider before and after finding MassLandlords, and should take less than three minutes to complete.

Spanish Lessons Offered as Pay-as-you-go Member Benefit

First Published September 21st, 2026 | Updated September 22nd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Spanish characters float around the phrase “When are you ready to move in?” The Spanish translation is ¿Cuándo está usted listo para mudarse?

MassLandlords members can receive one-on-one training in Spanish for business or personal reasons.

Request MassLandlords Educational Literature to Share with Clients, Friends and More!

First Published March 16th, 2022 | Updated September 18th, 2026

A cartoon drawing of three people in an office setting happily sharing and looking over MassLandlords promotional postcards and brochures.

Request MassLandlords educational literature to share including brochures, business cards, postcards, rack cards and more. Updated to showcase new designs.

Third Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Greenman. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 21st, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

Posted on September 17th, 2026

Third Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Greenman. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 21st, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Zoom.

Security Deposit Violation of $3.26 Delays Eviction Two Years and Counting (Meikle v Nurse)

First Published January 6th, 2016 | Updated September 16th, 2026 Posted in evictions, News - 2 Comments

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) to decide whether a security deposit violation amounting to $3.26 could undo a lawful eviction

Automatic Rent Increase Clauses Updated to Work Without Self-Extending Lease; Please Discontinue Use of the Self-Extending Lease

First Published November 20th, 2025 | Updated September 16th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

An image of an iPad screen shows a portion of the MassLandlords optional clauses available to add to rental agreements.

Our optional clauses rental form has been updated so rental agreements can have automatic rent increases without auto-renewing.

New ‘Junk Fee’ Regulations Prohibit Undisclosed Fees in Rental Housing

First Published January 26th, 2026 | Updated September 16th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

illustration demonstrating the correct and incorrect to advertise a product in compliance with the state’s new junk fee regulation. The first two left-side panels are labeled “Compliant Disclosures” with one panel reading “Total price: $148.86”, contrasted with a panel under “Noncompliant Disclosures” with a panel reading “Price: $143.86, *Seller will add a $5.00 surcharge to cover the cost of processing your online transaction.” The second compliant disclosure panel reads “Total price: $148.86, *includes a $5.00 surcharge to cover the cost or processing your online transaction,” contracted with a noncompliant disclosure panel reading “Total price: $148.86, *includes a $5.00 surcharge.”

A new regulation added to the state’s Consumer Protection Law mandates full, upfront disclosure of any and all fees included in rental housing.

SJC: Landlords May Not Deduct Cleaning Fees From Security Deposits (Peebles v. JRK)

First Published August 26th, 2025 | Updated September 16th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A close-up of a sponge on a soapy black countertop.

In Peebles v. JRK, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled landlords may not use the renter’s security deposit to pay for cleaning or other reasonable wear and tear, even if the lease requires it.

TOPA 194th Session Passes in House and Senate; Sent to Conference

First Published August 24th, 2026 | Updated September 16th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A photograph shows a street-level view of the front of the Massachusetts State House, including its gold dome and the front gates that read “Massachusetts State House.”

TOPA, the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or right of first refusal, heads to conference committee for additional work before potential acceptance as part of the 194th session.

Spanish Lessons with a Native Speaker and App

First Published September 4th, 2026 | Updated September 14th, 2026

When are you ready to move in? ¿Cuándo está usted listo para mudarse?

Learn Spanish from MassLandlords for personal or business use. We teach from zero to advanced.

New Survey Asks Members: How Did You Feel About Being a Landlord Before and After Joining MassLandlords?

Spanish Lessons Offered as Pay-as-you-go Member Benefit

Request MassLandlords Educational Literature to Share with Clients, Friends and More!

Third Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Greenman. No Presentation. Open Q&A. Wed Oct 21st, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Zoom.

Security Deposit Violation of $3.26 Delays Eviction Two Years and Counting (Meikle v Nurse)

Automatic Rent Increase Clauses Updated to Work Without Self-Extending Lease; Please Discontinue Use of the Self-Extending Lease

New ‘Junk Fee’ Regulations Prohibit Undisclosed Fees in Rental Housing

SJC: Landlords May Not Deduct Cleaning Fees From Security Deposits (Peebles v. JRK)

TOPA 194th Session Passes in House and Senate; Sent to Conference

Spanish Lessons with a Native Speaker and App

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