Technology can save time, reduce risk, and earn higher rents by shutting off the water, giving renters keyless entry, and keeping vandals away all without us having to be there. Why would you ever attempt to manage a property without a little remote assistance? Come see what easy and affordable steps you can take to modernize your units, eliminate travel time, and get a higher return on your investment.
Use-cases we will be considering:
Establishing network connections at a property with no office
Rekeying locks
Remotely controlling tenants and contractor access
Controlling / Reducing water, heat, or electrical expenses
Freeze protection
Leak detection
Security cameras and break-in deterrence
We will be going over smart thermostats, water leak detection and shutoff, smart locks, door and window sensors, video monitoring, and more.
This part of the presentation will be given by Charles Hadsell, MassLandlords member, CEO at ePropertyCare, and experienced MassLandlords presenter.
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, May 6th
Waltham Virtual Meeting Agenda
6:30pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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.)
7:05pm Local Manager Meeting Introduction
7:10pm Speaker
8:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Location
Virtual Meeting and Webinar Replacement
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using webinar or 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 via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
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.
Passwords are emailed upon purchase of a ticket. If you do not receive your password within a minute, check your spam. If it’s not in spam, email hello@masslandlords.net before the event or at the start. We check email during event startup.
Douglas Quattrochi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Waltham Virtual Meeting May 6, 2020 Time: May 6, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/902247906
Meeting ID: 902 247 906 Password: Will be emailed
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Please use the zoom “test audio” feature to evaluate your microphone prior to the meeting start time. 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.
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $10
Members: $7
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register (Password will be emailed)
Our May meeting is going to be a zoom conference call. Sherri Way will initiate it, look for details on the MWPOA Message Board. We will discuss the Eviction Moratorium and how it is impacting everyone.
Tuesday, May 12th
MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda
6:30pm Registration, socializing and dinner
7:00pm MassLandlords Business Update
7:15pm Program starts
Location
Virtual Meeting and Webinar Replacement
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using webinar or 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 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!
New May 7: We will pivot the topic to focus primarily on Housing Court Standing Order 5-20, which implements the Eviction Moratorium passed April 20:
What are Housing Court Standing Orders?
What does Standing Order 5-20 say?
Which evictions may not be filed or advanced?
What might constitute an essential eviction that can still be filed?
If one has a case that should still be filed:
Where does one go?
What is the required Affidavit of Compliance?
What is the required Affidavit for Cause?
“Normally I would file ‘no fault’.” What kind of evidence do I need to gather?
Is it a good idea to hire an attorney? Spoiler alert: yes.
This will be a procedural presentation. We will not be giving advice particular to your situation. We will not discuss whether the eviction moratorium should have passed, or how some are trying to cope with it. Note that eFiling in the Housing Court became mandatory for attorneys and parties represented by attorneys effective January 27, 2020, not a moment too soon for a time when in-person communication may be dangerous. You can still file a limited number of cases, but the rules have changed dramatically for which cases may be filed and how.
eFiling Essential Evictions in Housing Court
“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.
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, May 13th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
6:30pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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.)
7:05pm Rich Merlino Meeting Introduction
7:10pm eFiling Essential Evictions in Housing Court
8:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Location
Virtual Meeting and Webinar Replacement
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using webinar or 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 via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
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.
Passwords are emailed upon purchase of a ticket. If you do not receive your password within a minute, check your spam. If it’s not in spam, email hello@masslandlords.net before the event or at the start. We check email during event startup.
Topic: Worcester Virtual Meeting May 13, 2020 Time: May 13, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 776 397 502 Password: Will be emailed
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Please use the zoom “test audio” feature to evaluate your microphone prior to the meeting start time. 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.
Is zoom secure? Yes, our meetings are password protected, the password is only sent to paid participants, and we utilize other security features to prevent just anyone from sharing their screen. Some articles describe “zoombombing,” in which participants share lewd images on screen. What these articles do not say is that the affected meetings were public (not password protected) and/or did use basic security features such as “only the host can share”, features which we use.
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 tenant issues, lease agreements and addenda, or best practices.
COVID-19, the eviction moratorium, and nonpayment will likely feature prominently in the discussion. It’s up to you.
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, including Doug Quattrochi and Sue McMahon.
We’ll be having a “whole-room” zoom discussion
“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.
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.
Thursday, May 14th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
Virtual registration desk opens at 6:10pm and can be accessed by calling 774-314-1896, Option 6 or emailing hello@masslandlords.net. We will walk you through any technological challenge.
6:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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.)
7:05pm Local Manager Meeting Introduction
7:10pm Round Table Discussion
8:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Location
Virtual Meeting and Webinar Replacement
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using webinar or 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 via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
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.
Passwords are emailed upon purchase of a ticket. If you do not receive your password within a minute, check your spam. If it’s not in spam, email hello@masslandlords.net before the event or at the start. We check email during event startup.
Join Zoom Meeting
Topic: Springfield Virtual Meeting 2020-05-14 Time: May 14, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 811 7167 4256 Password: Will be emailed One tap mobile +13126266799,,81171674256#,,#,277785# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,81171674256#,,#,277785# US (New York)
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Please use the zoom “test audio” feature to evaluate your microphone prior to the meeting start time. 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.
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.
Join us from the comfort of your home to learn about maintenance tips, signs of wear, needs for replacement, gutter and drain care, and what to know from a property management perspective, when it comes to actually getting the work done!
Our guest speaker is Red Dog’s Roofing. With more than five decades of experience, this company is hardworking and dedicated, with a passion for roofing that is evident in their workmanship.
Meetings are open to the public! Become a member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year!
Thursday, May 14th
NWCLA Meeting Agenda
Visit nwcla.com for any last-minute updates or changes.
7:00pm Presentations
Location
Virtual Meeting and Webinar Replacement
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using webinar or 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 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
Meeting details and password will be emailed before the event.
If your renters don’t pay, that can impact their credit even if you can’t file in court. Attendees of this presentation will leave understanding how credit scores account for rental history and how to report a renter’s good or bad history for credit purposes.
We’ll begin by reviewing the sources of reliable consumer credit data, including the “big three.” Then we’ll explain the normal market context in which credit information is collected and used to qualify consumers for credit, including revolving balance credit cards, car loans, and housing. While we’re here, we’ll share some quick pointers on screening renter credit scores, evaluating histories, and issuing rejections where credit had an adverse impact.
We’ll review in detail the Massachusetts eviction moratorium restrictions on credit reporting. In particular, we’ll explain what your renters must do to preserve their credit rating during COVID-19 related nonpayment, or conversely, what you can do to report for negative credit if a renter is not paying as agreed. We’ll then review options for landlords to start making reports to the “big three” right away.
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.
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, May 19th
Cambridge Virtual Meeting Agenda
6:10pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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.)
7:05pm Local Manager Meeting Introduction
7:10pm Credit reporting
8:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Location
Virtual Meeting and Webinar Replacement
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event series is being replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the normal event time. Please do not go to the physical event location. If you require assistance using webinar or 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 via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
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.
Passwords are emailed upon purchase of a ticket. If you do not receive your password within a minute, check your spam. If it’s not in spam, email hello@masslandlords.net before the event or at the start. We check email during event startup.
Meeting ID: 885 1765 9146 Password: Will be emailed One tap mobile +13017158592,,88517659146#,,1#,573636# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,88517659146#,,1#,573636# US (Chicago)
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Please use the zoom “test audio” feature to evaluate your microphone prior to the meeting start time. 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.
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.
Tenant screening skills are more important than ever now that we have an eviction moratorium. If you cannot screen adequately, you may be better off leaving your units vacant. We will discuss increasing pass/fail thresholds on written applicant qualifiers, and using such qualifiers before you list a unit to evaluate whether to list at all.
We will then explain how to check credit, criminal, and eviction history. Which sources can we check? What do the reports 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.
Under fair housing in particular, we will cover age discrimination and emotional support animals. Attendees will learn when you can take a photo ID and how to verify requests for reasonable accommodation.
Jeremy Durrin of Background ExamineTenant screening includes looking at information renters provide as well as third party data sources
This part of the presentation will be given by Jeremy Durrin of Background Examine. Jeremy lives in the local Western MA community based in Westhampton MA. He has been in the background screening industry over the past 10 years working for a national company and is now the President of Background Examine which is based in Massachusetts. Jeremy started the company 3 years ago to offer a more clear service option for company’s in MA and all around the country wanting to run compliant background checks on tenants and prospective employees.
Wednesday, May 20nd
12:00pm Webinar Begins
1:00pm Webinar Ends (this webinar may run late to 1:15)
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 May 20, 2020 12:00 PM):
When: May 20, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Tenant Screening Webinar
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84280124795 Password: Will be emailed
Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,84280124795#,,1#,601398# or +16468769923,,84280124795#,,1#,601398# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 842 8012 4795 Password: Will be emailed International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcGTDzdSkI
