There are many low-cost, and even some no-cost, energy abatement programs available to landlords and tenants through various Income Eligible Programs. Mary Knittle, of The Worcester Community Action Council, will describe these programs and review eligibility requirements with us. A summary of some of the programs available include:

• Heating & Fuel Assistance Programs. These programs have generous income guidelines, and can pay toward any kind of heating bill. These programs can even provide benefits to tenants whose heating costs are included in the rent. Additionally, eligible clients can receive discounts on utility bills. All told, this program can free up money in the tenant’s budget for other important things – such as paying the full amount of rent on schedule.
• Weatherization is available for properties rented by income eligible tenants. In some cases, even heating systems can be replaced.
• The Appliance Management Program can replace refrigerators, dehumidifiers, window A/C units, and washing machines.
• The Worcester Community Action Council can also help to resolve utility shut-off situations.

Monday, November 6th

Meeting Agenda

• 7:00p Meeting
• 7:45p Pizza break
• 8:00p Meeting wrap-up
• 8:30p Networking

Location

Southbridge Community Center (aka Casuabon Senior Center)
153 Chestnut St.
Southbridge, MA 01550

Food

• Pizza and Beverages

Pricing

Members and non-members are welcome.

• Members are admitted for free
• Non-members are free the first time, then pay $50/yr.

Membership options.

Please note: this event is run by volunteers at a partner association.

Tickets are not required. Members can just show up.

Insurance is one of a landlord’s top-three biggest expenses, after mortgage and taxes. Andy Faust of Northeast Insurance will be addressing a variety of surprises including vacancy insurance, errors and omissions for managers, and coverage to bring your building back up to code after a loss. Come learn how to eliminate $10,000 of exposure by using a strategic new insurance plan! Whether you are a landlord or a house flipper, you cannot miss this event.

For the first time in over three years, our interactive screening workshop is back! Role play with fellow members by following the letter and spirit of the law to pick the best applicants. Our funny scenarios highlight real problems that you’ll learn to avoid. You’ll leave this meeting with at least one if not ten great new screening tips and tricks. Participation is not required. If you saw our tenant screening discrimination presentation at the October meeting, you’ll get all new information and you’ll be best prepared to wow your peers at this workshop.

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“We work too hard to build a business and do everything else to lose $50,000 because we didn’t pay $250 for an insurance rider. And choosing the right tenants speaks for itself. We can trace 80% of our problems back to not choosing the right tenant, maybe more.”
– Rich Merlino, Program Emcee

Wednesday, November 8^th

Meeting Agenda

• 5:45p Socializing and Networking
  • Network over drinks and appetizers
  • Topics will be marked off by table for one-on-one help
• 6:15pm Buffet Dinner by The Vintage Grille
• 6:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
• 7:00pm Rich Merlino Meeting Introduction
• 7:05pm Insurance Strategy with Andy Faust
• 7:45pm Tenant Screening Workshop
• 8:25pm Networking
• 9:00pm Doors close

Location

Worcester Technical High School
1 Skyline Dr
Worcester, MA 01603

Food

• Cheese and crackers, sodas, water
• Buffet dinner and refreshments
• Desserts

Pricing

Please prepay in advance to receive the discounted pricing. The caterer requires this much notice for food orders. Non-members always welcome!

• Early-bird ends 10/30 @ 12pm:
• Non-members: $20.00
• Members: $13.50 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)
• Premium Members: No charge and no need to register
• After Early bird or at the door:
  • Non-members: $23
  • Members: $17
  • Premium Members: No charge and no need to register

Membership options.

Please note: this event is run by MassLandlords volunteers and staff.

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This event pairs topics of interest to small and large landlords!

In the Disaster “Show and Tell”, Katie Daviau of BayState Restoration will motivate each of us to prevent fire, smoke and water damage. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! But in the event of a disaster, sometimes even seemingly total wrecks can be salvaged! Katie’s “before and after” pictures will show us how we can recover from the worst-case scenario, making fire, smoke, or water casualty losses less frightening. You have to see her pictures to believe them. Don’t miss it!

Thursday, November 9^th

Meeting Agenda

• 5:30pm Socializing and Networking
  • Cash bar
• 6:00pm Buffet dinner
• 6:40pm State-wide Business Update and Member Minutes
• 7:00pm Local Updates
• 7:05pm Legal Update
• 7:10pm Katie Daviau with Disaster Show and Tell
• 7:50pm MassLandlords volunteer with Ways to Make More Money
• 8:30pm Networking
• 9:00pm Doors Close

Location

Twin Hills Country Club
700 Wolf Swamp Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106

Food

• Hot Buffet Dinner
• Cash bar
• Hot Coffee & Tea
• Dessert

*If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible so we can provide options for you.

Pricing

Please prepay at least 10 days in advance to receive the early bird discount. This also helps us order the right amount of food for the evening.
Members must log in to MassLandlords.net before trying to purchase a ticket at the member price.

• Early bird until 10/30 @ 12pm:
  • Non-members: $32.00
  • Members: $26.00 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)
• After Early bird or at the door:
  • Non-members: $37.00
  • Members: $32.00

Membership options.

Please note: this event is run by MassLandlords staff and volunteers.

Steve Buono of Buono Pest Control will make us laugh and cringe with his pest control tips, tricks and stories. Fall is not just football season, it's also mice season! Find out what they want, why they’re in your building, and how to keep them out for good (mice, not the NFL). Steve will explain extermination and exclusion and be available to discuss Greater Boston’s bed bugs and roaches, as well. Join us on to stop these pests in their tracks!

Jamie Leef of SunBug Solar will explain how we can turn our buildings into power plants. Learn why you shouldn’t lease panels, how you can finance your own for zero down, and how to include electrical and heat in the rent to come out ahead!

Schedule Your Complimentary Advising Session Today!

Landlord Counselor Peter Shapiro and Attorney Jessica Manganello will be offering 15 minute appointments during the Networking and Dinner periods at this event (5:30pm to 6:30pm). If you wish to schedule an appointment with either or both advisors, email Alexis at agee@masslandlords.net. Please note that in order to schedule an appointment, you must have a ticket for this event. Keep checking back for additions to our Advisor Lineup!

Peter Shapiro, Landlord Counselor and author of The Good Landlord, has been a counselor, mediator, trainer, and a small property owner himself for over 25 years. Peter can help you to strengthen tenancies, resolve issues over nonpayment, address other lease violation issues, and prepare if eviction is needed.

Attorney Jessica Manganello, Founder of New Leaf Legal has a lot of experience in dealing with new and growing businesses. Business and contract law are where she focuses her practice. These areas include entity formation and team structuring, contract review and drafting, business transactions, and outside general counsel activities. She works with business owners, whether startup, established, or independent to manage legal issues that arise for their businesses as they grow and evolve.

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Monday, November 20^th

Meeting Agenda

• 5:30pm Registration, Socializing and Networking
• Complimentary Advising Appointments
• 6:15pm Buffet Dinner in the Venture Cafe
• 6:45pm Executive Director Doug Quattrochi with the MassLandlords Business Update
• 7:00pm Steve Buono, Excluding Mice and More
• 7:40pm Jamie Leef, Zero Down Cash Flow Positive Solar
• 8:20pm Networking
• 9:00pm Doors close

Location

Cambridge Innovation Center
1 Broadway (5th Floor)
Cambridge, MA 02142

Accessing from the T

• Exit the Kendall T stop on Main St.
• Cross to the side of Main St. with the Chipotle and walk up the street towards Broadway, passing the Chipotle on your left.
• You will then round the corner to the left and One Broadway will be across the street diagonally.
• Cross over Third St. and Broadway to arrive at One Broadway.

For all attendees Upon entering One Broadway, you will need to check in with the lobby security. You’ll just need to show your ID and let them know you’re going to the MassLandlords event in the 5th floor Venture Cafe.

Parking

Accessible by T and highway. Parking available in several garages for weekend rates. See CIC Directions for details. Pilgrim Parking has affordable rates and is a short walk from the venue, click here for details

Food

• Assorted Cheese, Crackers & Seasonal Fruit
• Buffet
• Garden Salad
• Chicken & Broccoli over Ziti
• Chicken Parmesan
• Roasted Vegetables
• Cookies
• Soda, Tea, Water

*If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible so we can try to accommodate you.*

Pricing

Non-members always welcome! Please prepay in advance to receive early-bird pricing. The caterer requires this much notice for food orders.

• Early-bird only until 11/10 @ 12pm:
  • Non-members: $18.50
  • Members: $13.50 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)
• After Early bird or at the door:
  • Non-members: $22.00
  • Members: $18.00

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Membership options.

Please note: this event is run by MassLandlords volunteers and staff.

If you got sued tomorrow, would you be at risk of losing everything? Is your trust protecting your assets the way you think? Join us at this meeting to learn how to protect our assets with entities like LLCs and Trusts. Nicole Pinkos will teach us things like: how to set up LLCs, what’s the right entity for you, what’s the difference between LLCs and Trusts, and more.

Trying to decide whether to pitch that scratched up tub? You’re in luck because we’ll be learning all about reglazing worn out bath tubs from Keith Tetreault of Ultimate Reglaze. He’ll be focusing on the process, average cost range, benefits, and options available when reglazing a tub.

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Off Schedule Date!

Tuesday, November 21^st

Meeting Agenda

• 6:30pm Registration, socializing and dinner
• 7:00pm Association and MassLandlords Business Updates
• 7:10pm LLC/Trusts with Nicole Pinkos
• 7:45pm Bathtub Refinishing with Keith Tetreault

New Location!

Marlborough Fish and Game
1 Muddy Ln

Marlborough, MA 01752

Food

• Panera sandwiches, salads
• Beverages
• Cookies

Pricing & RSVP

Members and non-members are welcome. *MWPOA Members* RSVP by emailing your full name to hello@masslandlords.net

• MassLandlords.net/MWPOA Members pay $100 annual MWPOA dues and each meeting is free, just RSVP!
• MassLandlords.net Members and Non-members $5

Members should log in for member pricing.

Membership options.

Please note: this event is run by volunteers at a partner association.

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