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Rent Control Ballot Question Defeated for 2026; Donations Still Needed

First Published June 24th, 2026 | Updated June 25th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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.

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First Published June 13th, 2017 | Updated July 2nd, 2026

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Landlord Basics

First Published May 11th, 2026 | Updated June 30th, 2026

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A landing page for landlording 101 basics articles covering important topics in rental housing law and best practices in Massachusetts.

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

Posted on June 30th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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.

July Notice for 2026 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

Posted on June 30th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our 2026 Annual Business Meeting and Annual Election will be held electronically in October 2026. Now is the time to read about our election processes and nominate candidates.

MUC Receives State Grant to Launch Two Biodiversity Projects

Posted on June 30th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy (MUC) is funded to acquire two land parcels for biodiversity restoration with the support of a grant from the state.

Rental Housing in Massachusetts: Stay Informed

First Published December 10th, 2025 | Updated June 29th, 2026

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. Scroll down to see how you can stay connected!

Invasive Plant and Animal Addendum

First Published April 9th, 2026 | Updated July 2nd, 2026

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The MassLandlords invasive plant and animal addendum is intended to help you and your renters rid your rental properties of invasive plants and insects.

Water Submetering

First Published February 25th, 2019 | Updated June 26th, 2026

A guide to billing renters for water in Massachusetts. Includes submetering but also applies to single family buildings.

About Us and Our Mission

First Published January 7th, 2014 | Updated June 25th, 2026

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About MassLandlords.net: Everything you need to be a landlord in Massachusetts.

Rent Control Ballot Question Defeated for 2026; Donations Still Needed

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Landlord Basics

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

July Notice for 2026 Annual Business Meeting and Elections

MUC Receives State Grant to Launch Two Biodiversity Projects

Rental Housing in Massachusetts: Stay Informed

Invasive Plant and Animal Addendum

Water Submetering

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