Rent Control Appropriates Private Property to Public Use. Help Us Stop It Before It’s Too Late!
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The 2026 rent control ballot initiative removes landlords' right to compensation and is unconstitutional. Help us before it's too late: Donate today.
Rent Control Ballot 2026: Content and Analysis
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The rent control ballot initiative proposed for 2026 deletes Chapter 40P, so we review the key provisions of Chapter 40P being deleted and what the new text would propose.
Press Release: White Paper Pushes For Compensated Form of Rent Control via Ballot Question Alternative
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Our white paper encourages legislators to supersede the 2026 Massachuetts rent control ballot question, for which signatures have been gathered.
Landlords Raising Rent in Anticipation of Possible Rent Control Deadline; Nonprofit Loophole
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The November 2026 ballot initiative set Jan. 31, 2026, as the deadline for market-rate rent increases. Landlords raised rent in anticipation on especially long-term renters. A loophole prevents the need.
Governance
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MassLandlords not-for-profit tax status, bylaws, elections, and other governance matters. Some portions are public, others members-only.
Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Sherwin. Recent cases and case law. Open Q&A. Wed Feb 25th, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Zoom.
Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Sherwin. Recent cases and case law. Open Q&A. Wed Feb 25th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom.
Volunteer
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Our annual elections are just one way volunteers help steer MassLandlords, Inc. Get involved today.
Landlord Basics: Housing Discrimination Law in Massachusetts
Discrimination laws are important, but easy to comply with if you screen all applicants, regardless of protected class, equally.
New ‘Junk Fee’ Regulations Prohibit Undisclosed Fees in Rental Housing
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A new regulation added to the state’s Consumer Protection Law mandates full, upfront disclosure of any and all fees included in rental housing.
Letter from the Executive Director for February 2026: Rent Control Opposition Donations Needed!
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for February 2026 looks back on activity in a variety of fields including the rent control ballot question.
