Our monthly training and networking event will be held on the first Monday of the month. Speaker details are TBD but you can be sure of great conversation and small group discussion.
The SWCLA Meets at the Southbridge Community Center fka Casaubon Senior Center
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.
Wednesday, March 4th
Charles River Meeting Agenda
6:00pm Sign-in/Networking
Networking draws from Waltham, Newton, Weston, Watertown, Wellesley, Wellesley Hills, Lincoln, Dover, Arlington, Belmont, and the western ends of Cambridge and Boston.
6:10pm Pizza and sodas provided
6:40pm Helpline Advisor Peter Shapiro with the MassLandlords Business Update
Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
Lots of free parking available at this hour. For your ease of access, do not use the Beaver St entrance. Enter at the Main Entrance on Forest Street and park in Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Conference Center is signed on the north corner of the main quadrangle. Refer to the image below for lot locations and correct entrance into building.
Very easy venue to get to once you’ve seen it. Short walk from the lot to the door.
Food
Pizza, salad
Soda, Water
Cookies
Please feel free to bring a dinner that meets your dietary goals/restrictions
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required! This event is being subsidized by earmarked member donations.
Door:
Public: $34 $24
Members: $29 $19
Early-bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:
Public: $32 $22
Members: $24 $14
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register
Join us for a presentation by NWCLA PLATINUM SPONSOR Brian Lucier, Manager of Belaire Property Management LLC.
Find out from Brian some of his different investment strategies. Learn how by buying small triplex residential rental properties, his team was able to leverage many small deals into a real estate investment empire worth millions of dollars.
Brian will walk you through the humble beginnings of his investment career up to present day acquisitions and business planning. Guaranteed to be an eye-opening experience for the novice and seasoned investors alike. You will not be disappointed.
Thursday, March 5th
NWCLA Meeting Agenda
Visit nwcla.com for any last-minute updates or changes.
6:45pm Dinner and Networking
Networking draws from 25 towns including Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Athol, Holden, Ayer, Orange, Ashburnham, Spencer, Ashby, Lunenburg, Townsend, Westminster, Princeton, Sterling, Lancaster, Shirley, Groton, Pepperell, Winchedon, Templeton, and Hubbardston.
There is ample free parking beside the school. Do not park along the fence where the busses park. Do not park in any of the handicap spots unless you have the proper handicap parking sticker.
Food
Dinner by Happy Jack’s Cantina Grille from N. Main St. in Leominster.
Pricing
Membership not required! Open to the public.
Early-bird ends seven days prior @ 12pm:
Public and Members other than NWCLA: $15
MassLandlords.net/NWCLA members: pay annual dues, then free
After Early bird or at the door:
Public and Members other than NWCLA: $20
MassLandlords.net/NWCLA members: pay annual dues, then free
Attendees will learn how Advocates work and what they do to help tenants. This part of the presentation will be given by Adrianne Cassidy.
Part 2: Electronic Filing
Join us for a presentation by Attorney Mark Burrell concerning Electronic Filing and the common mistakes made by landlords.
Mark Burrell is a seasoned Landlord/Tenant attorney and has the unique perspective to look at your situation from the eyes of the defendant’s attorney. Besides knowing the ins and outs of what to look for in possible glitches to your Security Deposit accounts that may trip us up as landlords; Attorney Burrell is a great storyteller and we are sure you will be entertained at this event.
Tuesday, March 10th
MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda
This presentation will go over the essentials of buying or selling occupied property, in other words, leased rentals. We will look at all aspects of the process:
Offer stage – what to include
Due diligence – what rental documents to request from owner/seller
P&S – ensuring correct terms
Closing ensuring transfer of last month’s rent and security deposits
Post closing – starting off relationships with new tenants on the right foot
These best practices ought to be known by all brokers and REALTOR’s, but in practice some don’t. And even if yours does, it’s always a good idea as the incoming or outgoing owner to know enough to supervise. Security deposit liability, for instance, lies with us even if our agents do not comply.
This part of the presentation will be given by Attorney Michele Kasabula, MassLandlords Board of Directors.
Part II: Tenant Screening Overview
Credit, criminal, eviction history. What can we check and what does it mean? This segment will review all of these factors, as well as give a comprehensive look at discrimination protections. We’ll show you how to protect your assets while also giving equal housing opportunity to all.
We will cover age discrimination and emotional support animals so you know when you can take a photo ID and how to verify requests for reasonable accommodation.
This part of the presentation will be given by MassLandlords staff.
Buying or Selling Occupied Property with Attorney Michele KasabulaTenant screening includes looking at information renters provide as well as third party data sources
Have you seen our Leave Stuff, Take Stuff Table?
Market your business, pick up handouts, give away an old doorknob. Everything goes on our first-come, first-served display table at all our events. Please bring business cards, brochures, coupons. And feel free to pick up your own uncollected marketing materials at the end. Everything not claimed end-of-event may be chucked.
“No Sales Pitch” Guarantee
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.
Wednesday, March 11th
Meeting Agenda
5:30pm Sign-in/Networking
Networking draws from Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Leicester, Paxton, Holden, West Boylston, Boylston, Grafton, Upton, Northbridge, Sutton, Oxford, Charlton, Spencer, Oakham, Rutland, Princeton, Clinton, and Sterling.
6:15pm Buffet Dinner by The Vintage Grille
6:40pm 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.)
There is ample free parking in the first lot you see, in the covered garage to your left, on top of the garage (entrance further down road), and around the back of the school
Food
Cheese and crackers, sodas, water, coffee, decaf
Hot buffet dinner, incl. salad, rolls
Cookies, brownies, and/or blondies
*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email hello@masslandlords.net, we will accommodate you.
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Door:
Public: $24
Members: $19
Early-bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:
Public: $22
Members: $14
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register
Extra Credit
First time attendees: Join as a member before leaving the event, your public ticket will be credited toward membership.
Members: Bring a first-time attendee who joins at the event, your membership will be extended by one month free. No limit.
This event is operated by MassLandlords staff. Check in with your MassLandlords ID card.
This member-produced segment is called, “Tips & Tricks for the Savvy Landlord that you have never heard of before”. Here we’ll learn the fastest, cheapest, best techniques for making light work of some annoying problems.
Topics include fixing stripped screws, testing for carpenter ants, saving your cabinets, and more.
This part of the presentation will be given by MassLandlords staff.
Part II: Closing Occupied Property
This presentation will go over the essentials of buying or selling occupied property, in other words, leased rentals. We will look at all aspects of the process:
Offer stage – what to include
Due diligence – what rental documents to request from owner/seller
P&S – ensuring correct terms
Closing ensuring transfer of last month’s rent and security deposits
Post closing – starting off relationships with new tenants on the right foot
This part of the presentation will be given by Attorney Marissa A. Komack. Her practice concentrates in the buying, selling and refinancing of residential and commercial properties. She is a member of the Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals.
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.
Thursday, March 12th
RHAGS Meeting Agenda
5:30pm Sign-in and Networking
Cash bar
Networking draws from Springfield, West Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Agawam, Southwick, Southampton, Easthampton, Northampton, Westhampton, Hadley, South Hadley, Granby, Amherst, Belchertown, Ware, Palmer, Warren, Monson, and Hampden.
6:00pm Buffet dinner
6:40pm State-wide Business Update and Member Minutes
Deleading is easier than ever, and more important than ever. Changes in 2017 reduced the cost to landlords, but also changed the legal definition of lead poisoning, increasing our liability.
This segment will give the basics of lead remediation: why lead is hazardous, where we find lead, and how to eliminate the hazard. We will review deleading methods, letters of interim control, and certificates of deleading compliance.
This is not a moderate risk deleader training. Attendees will learn about the DIY deleading training that is available (typically, 12 hours), and will also learn about the costs and benefits of hiring professionals. Lastly, because this is a landlording event, we will talk about deleading with residents in the unit, how to navigate the arrival of children, and how to ensure both you and your renters stay happy and healthy.
This part of the presentation will be given by MassLandlords staff.
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.
Tuesday, March 17th
Cambridge Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:30pm Sign-in and Networking
Networking draws from Cambridge, Boston, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, and Malden.
6:00pm Buffet Dinner
6:30p We will attempt to have a few minutes of networking chit-chat before the meeting starts. Not sure how well it will work.
6:40pm Executive Director Doug Quattrochi with the MassLandlords Business Update
Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
7:00pm Deleading Overview
7:40pm Chit chat
8:00pm Virtual meeting ends
7:40pm Networking; this event will end early in observance of Evacuation Day; attendees may reconvene downstairs at Shy Bird for socializing
8:30pm Doors close
Location
Virtual Meeting
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using virtual meeting technology, please contact us at 774-314-1896 or hello@masslandlords.net a day or two prior to the event. We can send instructions in time for you to participate. Virtual meetings include optional audience participation and are not recorded.
Participate Live (on March 17th, 2020 6:30PM EST):
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Emotional support animals and service animals are a needed and valuable help for those of us living with a disability. But some unscrupulous individuals seem ready to abuse this protection, parading what seems like an ordinary pet through our rental application and right into our “no pets” apartment. What are landlords supposed to do to protect their property and also a renter’s rights when someone says they have a support animal? What’s the correct terminology to use? And what would land us in hot water for discrimination if we’re not careful? We’ll be covering this and more.
HUD Guidance was recently issued, we’ll be looking at whether it changes anything or is more of the same.
Emotional Support AnimalsAttorney Adam Sherwin
This webinar will be given by MassLandlords Crash Course instructor and Attorney Adam Sherwin.
Friday, March 27th
12:00pm Webinar Begins
1:00pm Webinar Ends
Registration
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Public: $6
Members: $3
Upon purchasing, you will be registered. A password for the webinar will be sent day-of. Registrants will also have full access to the recording to watch or rewatch any time after the webinar is completed.
Watch Live (on March 27th, 2020 12:00PM EST):
Hi there,
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