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First published July 5th, 2017 | Updated July 11th, 2017 by Doug Quattrochi.

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01.February.Monday
Southbridge Virtual Meeting Mon Feb 1: The Tenant’s Right of First Refusal
https://masslandlords.net/event-web/2021-02-01-southbridge-virtual-meeting/
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
02/01/2021
A tenant’s right of first refusal means that when a landlord wants to sell a rented property the tenants must first be informed and then given the right to purchase the property before it can be sold to any other party.
A bill from the Massachusetts state legislature enacting this concept into law was vetoed by Governor Baker in mid-January; the issue therefore is moot – at least for now. However, tenant’s rights advocates will probably be working to put this on the agenda for the new legislative session.
That being the case, it will be helpful for all of us to have the concept explained in detail from a legal standpoint, the impact such legislation might have on the small-time landlord, and the ripple effects such a law might have on the affordable housing market and the real estate industry in general.
Attorney Jordana Roubicek Greenman has a deep knowledge of housing court procedures and is well-respected for aggressively advocating for clients’ goals. In addition to being a mentor for landlord / tenant law, she is member of both the Real Estate Council for the Mass. Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association for whom she is a frequent speaker. Attorney Greenman has been awarded “Rising Star” designation in Super Lawyers magazine, is a columnist for Massachusetts Lawyers Journal and Real Estate Bar Association News, and regularly leads legal seminars for first-time homebuyers and small property owners.
PLEASE NOTE: Given the current COVID-19 precautions, we have decided to hold our January, February, and March meetings via ZOOM. Following our March meeting, we will reassess the pandemic situation and decide whether or not it’s safe to go back to meeting in person.
All members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email. From that email, all you have to do is click on the link and it will bring you to the meeting.
Monday, February 1st
SWCLA Meeting Agenda
- 7:00p Meeting Start
- 8:00p Meeting wrap-up
Location
Zoom Meeting Location:
Zoom meeting information will be emailed on the day of the event and viewable online.
Pricing
Open to SWCLA Members only. Pay annual dues then free.
This event is operated by volunteers.
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03
03.February.Wednesday
Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Feb 3: Bills for the 192nd Session
https://masslandlords.net/event-web/2021-02-03-statewide-virtual-meeting/
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
02/03/2021
This presentation will be a line-by-line review of selected bill
text MassLandlords intends to file or has filed this 192nd
legislative session. The two-year session started January 2021.
We will start by reviewing the Policy Priorities Survey, which sets
member direction. We will zero in on those priorities we believe
can best be achieved by legislative means (some priorities can best be achieved
in other ways). Some bills will not be directly tied to the survey
and instead will be foundational in nature.
Most of the presentation will be focused on a select set of
bills. We will review line-by-line the purpose and meaning. As we
go, we will teach some of the requirements of legislative drafting.
Attendees of this presentation will leave with a deeper
understanding of how bills are drafted, which bills we have filed
and why, and how future progress can be made in the legislature.
Peter Vickery is an attorney at Bobrowski
and Vickery LLC and MassLandlords Legislative Affairs Counsel
Networking Host Dana Fogg
This part of the presentation will be given by Peter Vickery of Bobrowski
& Vickery, LLC. Attorney Vickery practices law in Western Massachusetts where he focuses on landlord-tenant law
(representing landlords in Housing Court) and discrimination defense (representing business owners in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination).
He graduated from Oxford University (Jesus College) with a BA in Modern History; obtained his Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of the
West of England in Bristol; his JD from Boston University School of Law; and his Masters in Public Policy & Administration from the University of Massachusetts,
Amherst. Attorney Vickery served one term on the Governor’s Council (the elected 8-member body that approves or vetoes the governor’s choice of judges in Massachusetts) and on the State Ballot Law Commission. As Legislative Affairs Counsel for MassLandlords he drafts bills, bill summaries, and testimony in the area of housing law,
and writes amicus briefs in cases that have strategic significance for rental-property owners.
The networking portion of this meeting will be hosted by Dana Fogg. Dana Fogg started his rental business in 1994 with his first Multifamily in Watertown. Since then, Dana and his wife have purchased and sold rental properties around the Metro West area. They now have 9 Units in Watertown and Marlborough. Dana is the Vice President of the Metro West Property Owners Association.

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“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, February 3^rd
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 Bills
- 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.
Password will be emailed and viewable online.
Topic: Bills for the 192nd Session Virtual Meeting February 3rd, 2021
Time: Feb 3, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87612052737
Meeting ID: 876 1205 2737
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)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 876 1205 2737
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k0YlACbXR
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 Policy.
This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.
Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.
This is part of the Greater Waltham rental real estate networking and training series.
Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.
iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.
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09.February.Tuesday
Marlborough Virtual Meeting Tue February 9: Emotional Support Animals
https://masslandlords.net/event-web/2021-02-09-marlborough-virtual-meeting/
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
02/09/2021
Our February Virtual Meeting will be focused on Emotional Support Animals. This presentation will be given by Anita Hill.
Tuesday, February 9^th
MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda
- 6:30pm Networking Starts
- 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!
- MassLandlords.net Members and general public: $10 – Tickets available starting 1/26/21.
Zoom information will be sent to the email on file immediately after purchase and again on the day of the event. You can also find the details online here.
Click here to purchase tickets for this event
This event is operated by volunteers.
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10.February.Wednesday
Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Feb 10: Indoor Air Quality
https://masslandlords.net/event-web/2021-02-10-statewide-virtual-meeting/
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
02/10/2021
This presentation will be all about indoor air quality, meaning “is the air in our apartment safe to breathe long-term?” You may be surprised by what the science says. This presentation will examine:
- Why indoor air quality matters to us and our renters
- Common causes of poor indoor air quality
  - Environmental tobacco smoke
  - Pests
  - Excess moisture/dampness/mold
  - Volatile organic chemicals (VOC)
  - Carpets
  - Gas stoves
  - Radon
- Steps proactive landlords can take to create healthier homes for our residents
This presentation will not go into legal specifics on which landlords have been sued for indoor air quality and what the penalty was. You can take it from us that this is a growing exposure for housing providers.
Monitoring for indoor air quality is fun! Invisible substances become visibly measurable with the right tools. Small changes in the way we operate can make big improvements in how we think, feel, and breathe in our homes.
Professor David Turcotte, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Part of this presentation will be given by Professor Dave Turcotte, Sc.D., research professor, director, and principal investigator at the New England Consortium at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Lowell Healthy Homes Program. Professor Turcotte researches healthy homes and sustainable housing. He is currently studying HEPA filters as intervention for renters with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has authored dozens of papers and given many more presentations on indoor air quality, particularly as it applies to rental housing.
The networking portion of this meeting will be hosted by Rich Merlino. Rich has managed apartments since 2003 and prides himself on his mostly plagiarized systemization of each aspect of property management. He is a member of the MassLandlords Board of Directors.
Purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!
“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, February 10^th
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 Indoor air quality
- 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.
Password will be emailed and viewable online.
Topic: Indoor Air Quality Virtual Meeting Feb 10, 2021
Time: Feb 10, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87466969777
Meeting ID: 874 6696 9777
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 874 6696 9777
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/krnsdwqRu
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 Indoor Air Quality for Rental Housing.

Click here to purchase tickets for this event
This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.
Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.
This is part of the Worcester rental real estate networking and training series.
Suggest and vote for future meeting topics.
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iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.
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11.February.Thursday
Virtual Meeting Thu Feb 11: Service/Support Animal/Pet Training and Requirements
https://masslandlords.net/event-web/2021-02-11-virtual-meeting/
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
02/11/2021
In this presentation we will review service animals, emotional support animals, and pets. We will compare and contrast the different roles and needs of each. And we will establish the lines housing providers cannot cross when conducting needed background checks on animals and renters with animals.
We will answer the following questions:
- Why do we need to allow service animals and emotional support animals?
- How can I screen a renter household and/or their animal?
- What’s the penalty for crossing the line or making a mistake?
- How should I approach the conversation when a current or prospective renter requests to have an animal?
- How can I deal with a bitey, barky, or jumpy animal that doesn’t seem like a valid request?
- Can I request a renter animal have vaccinations? Be leashed? Go to training?
We will review the Canine Good Citizen program and the practical realities of providing housing to renters with service dogs, emotional support animals, and pets.
Cheyenne Martin of Adventure Paws
Networking Host Patrick Sullivan
Part of this presentation will be given by Cheyenne Martin of Adventure Paws Dog Training. Cheyenne is an experienced housing provider and dog trainer. She has years of experience training service dogs and helping both renters and landlords understand rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Cheyenne is a certified dog trainer and an American Kennel Club evaluator for the AKC STAR PUPPY, CGC, CGCU, CGCA, certified k9 fitness instructor and AKC trick dog titles. She has over 8 years of experience and has trained thousands of dogs.
The networking portion of this meeting will be hosted by Patrick Sullivan. Patrick has been an avid landlord since 2007 primarily focusing on multi families in the greater Worcester area. Having worked in high level IT his whole life he looks at things from a different perspective which he applies to real estate. Eventually becoming a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focusing on Sober living facilities for people recently out of drug and alcohol treatment centers.

“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, February 11^th
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
- 6:00pm Service and Support Animals vs Pets
- 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.
Password will be emailed and viewable online.
Topic: Service, Support Animals vs Pets, Dog Training Virtual Meeting February 11th, 2021
Time: Feb 11, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83804559450
Meeting ID: 838 0455 9450
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)
+1 408 638 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: 838 0455 9450
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kemtD9Y3Tj
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 posted
at MassLandlords.net/Resources/Animals.
This event will not be recorded.

Click here to purchase tickets for this event
This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.
Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.
This is part of the Springfield rental real estate networking and training series.
Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.
iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.
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