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Letter From the Executive Director for August 2026: Income and Expenses

Posted on July 27th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for August 2026 details work we’re doing to increase revenue and decrease costs for members.

Rent Control Result in Portland, Maine: Property Owners Pay Millions More Per Year in Taxes

Posted on July 27th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

panoramic photo of downtown Portland’s Monument Square, featuring a brick-palavered park with statues amid several red-brick and modern office buildings, with city streets running down both sides of the park against a bright blue sky.

Portland, Maine, enacted rent control in 2021, depressing property values and shifting the tax burden onto single-family, condominium and rental property owners.

MUC Acquires Its First Parcel, Launching Statewide Educational, Environmental Mission

Posted on July 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

photo of a patch of forested land overgrown with green weeds and trees, with a wooden perimeter fence in the background and part of a wooden storage shed visible in the distance, on a sunny day with streaks of sun cutting through shade spotting the trees and bushes.

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy acquired its first property in July, embarking on its long-term vision of creating a statewide series of protected urban natural spaces.

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

Posted on July 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

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.

Ballot Question Would Allow Single-Family Home Construction on 5,000 Square Feet by Right

Posted on July 15th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Legalize Starter Homes campaign seeks to remove restrictive lot size minimums to encourage new housing creation.

Changes to Electronic Newsletter: Issuu Subscription Discontinued October 2026

Posted on July 13th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The MassLandlords newsletter will still be available for download, but not through digital provider Issuu.

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

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

First Published June 30th, 2026 | Updated July 27th, 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

photo of a patch of land overgrown with wild-green invasive plants and trees, with a fence visible in the background marking a neighbor’s yard.

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

Inside the MassLandlords Mission To Create Better Rental Housing

Posted on June 25th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

MassLandlords’ mission to create better rental housing takes many approaches, including education and advocacy.