The Commonwealth of Massachusetts pays for dedicated civil servants to help people navigate the courts. These legal professionals work in the Massachusetts Trial Court Service Centers, which are accessible now through Zoom Meeting and telephone (and in normal times, located in seven multi-court complexes through the Commonwealth). The Court Service Centers do not give legal advice or provide representation. They do:
Provide legal information about court processes and procedures;
Answer procedural questions without giving advice;
Provide 1-on-1 assistance in completing court forms;
Provide information on legal services and other community-based organizations; can refer renters to RAFT and ERMA, and owners to ERMA, and
Provide access to an interpreter in your/your renter’s preferred language.
This presentation will be relevant to new and experienced owners and managers, especially those with renter challenges like payment arrears, domestic violence, custody, and other issues for which the starting point to address an issue may be unclear. We will also discuss volunteer opportunities for those who aren’t so badly impacted by the pandemic and may be willing to give back.
This presentation will be given by Jorge Colón. Jorge is a licensed attorney in the jurisdictions of Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. In his current role as the Court Service Center (CSC) Circuit Manager for the Massachusetts Trial Court, he supports the operations of five of the seven CSC locations across the state. Jorge has dedicated over eight years of his career to the housing field, especially working with landlords and tenants in eviction cases. In 2019, Jorge received the Massachusetts Trial Court Excellence Award for his work as part of the Language Access Advisory Committee.
MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them. We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.
Open to attendees statewide
This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time. You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.
Wednesday, November 4th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
5:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
6:00pm Local Manager Meeting Introduction
6:05pm Court Service Centers
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 872 2764 6904 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 872 2764 6904 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdySXIrhTi
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $10
Members: $7
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.
This event will not be recorded. Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to our page on Housing Court.
The SWCLA will be hosting an important meeting concerning the future of the organization. President David Foote will be stepping down effective January 2021. This meeting will be in the gymnasium space, no food, in accordance with guidelines set by the local Board of Health. Masks covering nose and mouth are required.
Our November meeting is going to be another zoom conference call. This presentation will be given by Attorney Mark Burrell.
Tuesday, November 10th
MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda
7:00pm Zoom Meeting Starts
8:00pm Zoom Meeting Ends
Location
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Pricing & RSVP
Open to the public! Membership is not required. *MWPOA Members* RSVP by emailing your full name to Laurel newlakeview@yahoo.com
MassLandlords.net/MWPOA Members pay $100 annual MWPOA dues and each meeting is free, just RSVP!
Housing court is not like it used to be. The Massachusetts eviction moratorium is at an end. The CDC moratorium is in full effect. A backlog of ten thousand cases is being worked through diligently by our housing court staff, who previously were stopped by the legislature from doing their job. The courts are socially distant with Zoom hearings the norm. And the detailed court process has changed.
Attendees at this event will learn:
How the litigation against the moratorium in state and federal court impacted the transition we are now in;
What the CDC declaration is, and how it can impact your relationship with your renters;
What the CDC affidavit is, and how it can change your court procedure;
When old and new cases will be heard;
Paperwork from before is still good; and
How long will an eviction take?
This presentation will be given by two attorneys.
Attorney Jordana Roubicek Greenman is an attorney and a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company and WFG in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Roubicek Greenman has a solo practice with a main office in Watertown and additional office in Downtown Boston. Her practice consists of a broad range of real estate-related legal matters, including commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes, condominium association representation, general real estate litigation and commercial and residential real estate closings. Attorney Roubicek Greenman has a well-respected reputation for aggressively advocating for her clients’ goals and ensuring beneficial outcomes at a reasonable cost. She was among the first attorneys to take legal action in response to the unfunded eviction moratorium; her case is before the Superior Court.
Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. is founding partner of Vetstein Law Group, P.C.. He is a nationally recognized real estate attorney and litigator. Recently, Rich was lead counsel in the successful federal legal challenge to the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium, which received national and statewide publicity. Rich’s legal analysis has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Banker & Tradesman, Wall Street Journal’s SmartMoney.com, Bloomberg News, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Mr. Vetstein has also been selected as Metrowest Boston’s Best of the Best Lawyers, and one of Inman News’ 100 Most Influential in Real Estate. He is the former Co-Chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Title & Conveyancing Committee. A dedicated advocate for property owners, Rich was instrumental in the passage of the Act Clearing Title to Foreclosed Properties, and has testified at the State House in support of the Rent Escrow Bill and many other landlord legislative initiatives. An intense advocate, Rich’s efforts led to the indictment of a criminal syndicate in one of the largest real estate forgery schemes in Massachusetts history.
MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them. We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.
Open to attendees statewide
This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time. You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.
Wednesday, November 11th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
5:40pm Business Update
6:00pm Housing court post-moratorium
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 837 4888 7958 Passcode: Will be emailed and online.
Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 837 4888 7958 Passcode: Will be emailed and online. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbzT3pF8iQ
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $10
Members: $7
Veterans Free Today: Thank you for your service. Purchase a ticket, then email hello@masslandlords.net, your ticket will be fully refunded; you will still get automatic access to the event password this way.
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.
Join us from the comfort of your home for a presentation from HomeWorks Energy, Inc. to learn about the benefits of the Mass Save program, and how the process is continuing virtually.
Energy Efficiency, Simplified. HomeWorks Energy, Inc. makes it easy for homeowners to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprints. As a Mass Save® partner and the largest Home Performance Contractor in Massachusetts, they’re proud to be leading the region in energy efficiency. “It’s our business to create greener homes and more green in savings, and that’s great for all of us.”
Meetings are open to the public! Tickets are $10. Zoom meeting information will be provided the day of the event. Become a member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year!
Thursday, November 12th
NWCLA Meeting Agenda
Visit nwcla.com for any last-minute updates or changes.
7:00pm Presentations
Location
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Pricing
Membership not required! Open to the public.
Early-bird ends seven days prior @ 12pm:
Public and Members other than NWCLA: $10
MassLandlords.net/NWCLA members: pay annual dues, then free
Zoom meeting information will be provided the day of the event
If you got sued tomorrow, would you be at risk of losing everything? Owners who operate with an LLC, Inc., or Trust have “disaster containment” so that if one folds, the rest of the business survives. They also have lots of insurance. Find out whether your setup is adequate.
Another question we’ll address is whether your trust is protecting you the way you think. Trusts have one key advantage but in many respects they’re now second to the LLC.
This presentation addresses questions for both new and experienced owners looking to select a going-forward structure, make a change, or gain confidence in their current setup.
Melissa A. Gleick, Esq. concentrates her practice in several related areas, primarily elder law and corporate law. Specifically, she works on Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Equine and Pet Trust Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Small Business Planning.
Melissa was admitted to practice in Massachusetts after having earned her Juris Doctorate in 2007 from New England School of Law in Boston where she was a member of the New England Law Review and where she graduated cum laude. She earned her undergraduate degree from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts where she majored in Criminal Justice and graduated summa cum laude. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.
In 2013, Attorney Gleick was recognized by Worcester Business Journal and was awarded their 40 under Forty Award. In 2015 and again in 2017, she was recognized by Superlawers Magazine and was awarded their Rising Star Award. She has hosted the Money Matters radio show and has presented seminars on various legal topics to MassLandlords and the Better Business Bureau.
MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them. We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.
Open to attendees statewide
This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time. You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.
Tuesday, November 17th
Cambridge & Statewide Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
5:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
6:00pm Asset protection
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 817 1268 0947 Passcode: Will be emailed and online
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 817 1268 0947 Passcode: Will be emailed and online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbA32SqrPQ
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $10
Members: $7
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.
This event will not be recorded. Any slides or handouts will be posted at “Asset Protection“
At MassLandlords we emphasize the positive can-do. But we also need to teach the full life cycle of rental real estate ownership, including asset reallocation, down-sizing, and possibly even selling out. Even if you are committed to holding your properties through the pandemic (we hope you are), it’s good to know your options. Thinking about retirement is also a good reason to attend.
This presentation will start with a quick recap of Section 1031 exchanges, which can be used to sell your current rental real estate and defer capital gains tax. (This is not our detailed Section 1031 presentation.)
We’ll talk about Delaware Statutory Trusts, which are passive, fractional ways of owning real estate while conducting a 1031 exchange.
We’ll also review the Qualified Opportunity Zone, another IRS tax code that you could use to potentially defer your capital gains taxes after a sale (can be a sale of business, stocks, real estate, etc.).
We’ll review these different capital gains strategies and educate you on available options. These strategies could potentially help you now or sometime in the future. We have seen many examples where a landlord does not know all their capital gain options and finds out about them after it’s too late due to certain time limits on both.
Part of this presentation will be given by Kent Fitzpatrick of Asset Strategy. Kent A. Fitzpatrick, AIFA®, GFS®, CBFA is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™ from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, a Global Financial Steward and a Certified Behavioral Finance Analyst. He has over 25 years of experience in financial planning, estate planning and investment advice. His focus at the firm includes providing comprehensive, customized investment advisory services, as well as counseling clients on asset allocation and investment strategies. Kent is a graduate of St. Anselm College with a BA in Economics.
Part of this presentation will be given by Sean Whalen of Asset Strategy. Sean Whalen, CFP®, MSF is the Director of Private Wealth and Senior Consultant at Asset Strategy. He has 20+ years of experience in investment management, risk management, budgeting, financial planning, and capital gain strategies. He formerly worked at Morgan Stanley and Santander Investment Services. He holds a Master of Science in Finance degree from Brandeis University. Contact us to learn more about our team.
MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them. We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.
Open to attendees statewide
This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time. You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.
Wednesday, December 9th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
5:40pm Business Update
6:00pm Asset strategy and reallocation
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 857 7611 1312 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online.
Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 857 7611 1312 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online.
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keoGCEcyca
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $10
Members: $7
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.
We’ll be having a round table (really, zoom) discussion about any rental real estate topics. This meeting is a great opportunity for attendees to learn from each other’s experiences. Bring your questions about socially distant showings and applications, tenant nonpayment, rental forms, or best practices in general. We will be discussing current events, COVID-19, and the CDC eviction moratorium.
Attendees are welcome to share their own experiences, warnings, pearls of wisdom, and more. Participation is not required, you’re welcome to come and just listen.
This event will be moderated by volunteers and/or staff with significant and compliant rental experience. All are welcome, but especially if you own or manage in the Cape, we want to meet you!
MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them. We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.
Open to attendees statewide
This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time. You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.
Monday, November 30th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
5:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
6:00pm Round Table
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 875 7881 0678 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online.
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 875 7881 0678 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb8xV9zg0i
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $10
Members: $7
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.