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  • Southbridge Virtual Meeting Mon Mar 1: Smart Building Technology for Landlords
    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    03/01/2021

    Our March Meeting will be on Smart Building Technology for Landlords.

    We will be covering:

    • Intro to Smart Building Technology for landlords
    • Smart Locks / Access Control
    • Water Protection
    • Temperature Control
    • Video
    • Benefits
    • How to Implement

    This presentation will be given by Charles Hadsell.Charles Hadsell is the co-founder / CEO of ePropertyCare, a smart building technology provider for landlords, property managers and developers. ePropertyCare’s platform operates over the cellular network (so no WiFi is required) and allows landlords to remotely control door locks, detect HVAC issues, detect water leaks/running toilets, video, and more. His solutions reduce costs for insurance, utilities, and repairs & maintenance. They can also protect a building from damage during the cold Boston winters and from tenant misuse.

    Charles spent 15 years in the semiconductor world working at Texas Instruments and Analog Devices. Charles’ teams have literally built the electronics that go into many of the IoT devices out there. Charles graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Charles is a multi-state landlord and lives in Somerville with his wife and 3 children.

    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, March 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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  • Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Mar 3: Lead and Healthy Homes Resources and Grants
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    03/03/2021

    At this event we will share the various resources and grants available to delead your apartments and make other healthy home improvements. These programs are state and federally funded, and are administered locally by Massachusetts municipalities. We will have experts from different cities share how the programs work. This presentation will be relevant for owners in many towns and cities. The basic program requirements are more or less the same in each participating municipality. You will learn the names of the programs to follow up locally to see what is available for your properties.

    We will share opportunities to address:

    • Lead poisoning, which is up during the pandemic
    • Leaky pipes, which are a source of mold and other pathogens
    • Asbestos
    • Older electrical
    • Missing handrails, and
    • Asthma triggers including carpets and rodents.

    This presentation will not be a deleader training course. We will be reviewing the funding mechanisms available to help you hire a licensed deleader or make other healthy home improvements.

    nigel greaves, springfield
    Nigel Greaves, City of Springfield
    jim brooks, worcester
    Jim Brooks, City of Worcester
    kevin nestor, malden
    Kevin Nestor, City of Malden
    networkingt time host
    Networking Time Host Dana Fogg

    Part of this presentation will be given by Nigel Greaves, Senior Program Manager, Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes Programs, Office of Housing, City of Springfield. Nigel has been with the City in this capacity since 2018, after earning a master’s degree in business and building his career in public service. Nigel’s interest and experience in real estate and home rehabilitation has grown tremendously since when he purchased his first home in Springfield just over four years ago.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Kevin Nestor, Rehab Specialist at the Malden Redevelopment Authority.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Jim Brooks, Healthy Homes Program Manager from the Executive Office of Economic Development, Housing Development Division, City of Worcester. Jim carries a number of professional designations, is a part-time landlord, and has been a long-time supporter of MassLandlords and our mission to create better rental housing.

    The networking portion of this meeting will be hosted by Dana Fogg. Dana 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.

     

    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, March 3rd

    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 Lead and Healthy Homes
    • 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: Lead and Healthy Homes Resources and Grants Virtual Meeting March 3rd, 2021
    Time: Mar 3, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84092263398

    Meeting ID: 840 9226 3398
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +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: 840 9226 3398
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kguM1xg9L

    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 Grants for Rental Real Estate.

    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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  • Marlborough Virtual Meeting Tue March 9: Open Forum
    6:30 PM-8:00 PM
    03/09/2021

    Our March Virtual Meeting will be an Open Forum.

    Tuesday, March 9th

    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

    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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  • Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Mar 10: Tech and Scale Interview with Large Landlord Patrick Sullivan
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    03/10/2021

    Part I: Meet the Board of Directors

    For a short time at the start of this event we will introduce Steffen Landrum, cML Level One™ and newly elected director on the statewide Board of Directors. Steffen owns and operates commercial and residential property in both Worcester and Boston.

    Part II: Main Presentation

    This presentation will be a live interview between long-time Worcester event emcee Rich Merlino and large and growing landlord Patrick Sullivan. Those of you who have attended recent networking time will have heard some of Patrick’s tips for managing locks, keeping residents at their best behavior, and growing the business (including market niches, zoning approval, and acquisition). We will learn:

    • Why renter guests can’t copy keys,
    • What happens when unlawful substances are brought onto the property,
    • How to create a winning redevelopment pitch for zoning boards,
    • and much more.

    This presentation will not be specific to rooming houses, although that is Patrick’s specialty. We will be learning what rooming houses can teach all of us as we seek to grow, scale up our business, and minimize wasted time and effort. Patrick is very tech savvy and will be able to answer questions about adding technology to your business.

    picture of Rich Merlino
    The always entertaining Rich Merlino will
    conduct the interview
    picture of Patrick Sullivan
    Patrick Sullivan of Obtainable Sobriety
    picture of Steffen Landrum
    Steffen Landrum, MassLandlords Board of Directors, cML Level One™

    Part of this presentation will be given by Rich Merlino. Rich has managed apartments since 2003 and prides himself on his mostly plagiarized systemization of each aspect of property management (learn from the best!). He is a member of the MassLandlords Board of Directors.

    Part of this presentation will be given 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. He
    became a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focuses on
    Sober living facilities for people recently out of drug and alcohol
    treatment centers.

    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, March 10th

    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 Meet the Board of Directors
    • 6:10pm Tech and Scale Interview
    • 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: Tech and Scale Interview with Large Landlord Patrick Sullivan Virtual Meeting March 10th, 2021
    Time: Mar 10, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495790320

    Meeting ID: 874 9579 0320
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +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: 874 9579 0320
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqEzllLIw

    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 Resources: Interviews.

     

    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.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

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  • Virtual Meeting Thu Mar 11: Compliant Tenant Screening and Leasing
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    03/11/2021

    This presentation will start off with a reminder of the lesson many of us have learned the hard way: It’s better to have a vacant apartment than the wrong tenant. But what is the right tenant? We can’t rely on “gut instinct!” We need to be objective and analytical.

    We will review the pitfalls that will lead you to make economically and legally questionable decisions: not accommodating disabilities, operating without a written screening policy, and having vague or inconsistent grounds for rejection.

    Virgilio Property Management have kindly offered to screenshare their screening policy and also show the rental application they have developed. This presentation will be suitable for both large and small landlords. Finally, we will review the tools of the trade, including third party credit scores and landlord references.

    This will be a rare glimpse into the internal processes of a large landlord. Examples and stories of past successes and learning opportunities will be shared.

    Virgilio Property Management will be Sharing their Rental Application and Procedures
    networking time host
    Networking Time Host Patrick Sullivan

    Part of this presentation will be given by Greg Virgilio, Zach Virgilio, and Attorney Jason Ferenc, all of Virgilio Property Management.
    Since 1986, Virgilio Property Management has supported both landlords and tenants in Holyoke and Greater Springfield. They manage over 600
    residential units for over 20 clients
    . Greg Virgilio is president of the Greater Holyoke Rental Housing Association. Along with Zach Virgilio, Greg is a hands-on landlord who practices everything from tenant screening to emergency maintenance. In-house counsel Jason Ferenc oversees their compliant rental screening process and helps ensure both equal housing opportunity and sustainable tenancies. Attorney Ferenc has also been an incisive analyst of policy changes for MassLandlords during the changes that have taken place during the pandemic.

    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. He
    became a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focuses 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, March 11th

    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 Virgilio Property Management
    • 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: Compliant Tenant Screening and Leasing Virtual Meeting March 11th, 2021
    Time: Mar 11, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87192976750

    Meeting ID: 871 9297 6750
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +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: 871 9297 6750
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcFbusRAqD

    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 Tenant Screening.

    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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  • Fitchburg Thu March 11: Worcester Housing Court: Notice to Quit Attestation Form and Submission Information
    7:00 PM
    03/11/2021

    The COVID landscape contiues to shift for landlords and property owners. Join us online in our monthly zoom meeting with Court Magistrate Nick Moudios to walk us through the new steps required to file a 14-Day Notice for non-payment of rent in Massachusetts.

    All landlords must give tenants an attestation form and submit a copy of any Notice to Quit for nonpayment of rent given to a residential tenant during the COVID-19 State of Emergency to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. This is required by 400 CMR 6.00 / Section 1 of Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020.

    Required Attestation Form to Accompany a Notice to Quit
    Landlords Must Provide Attestation Form With Notice to Quit: During the COVID-19 state of emergency, landlords that issue a notice to quit for nonpayment of rent to a residential tenant, must also give the tenant, with the notice to quit, a completed form attesting (swearing) to certain facts. This is required by law – see Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020.

    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, March 11th

    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.

    Pricing

    Membership not required! Open to the public.

    • 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.

This event will be recorded and accessible for active NWCLA members only at https://www.nwcla.com/members/meeting-recordings/.

This event is operated by volunteers.

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  • Statewide Virtual Meeting Tues Mar 16: RAFT (How to Apply on behalf of Renters)
    5:00 PM
    03/16/2021

    This presentation will review the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) “Owner Door”. Since late fall 2020, owners with 20 units or fewer in MA have been able to apply for RAFT on behalf of our renters. This application process will become no less important as the economic fallout from the pandemic saturates the arts, entertainment, and services. Federal funding is arriving in even greater amounts than before. Get up to $10,000 for eligible renters to pay rent.

    We will start with a review of how the RAFT program works:

    • Is my renter eligible?
    • Does it matter if they are undocumented?
    • How long does it take?
    • Where do I apply?

    We will then review step-by-step the RAFT application for a major regional administrator:

    • Acceptable forms of renter authorization
    • Identification
    • Proof of income or lack thereof
    • Proof of tenancy
    • Proof of ownership

    Attendees will leave knowing how to apply for RAFT on behalf of a renter and where to get started.

    picture of H. John Fisher
    H. John Fisher, Wayfinders
    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    picture of tenant getting into a yellow raft to be saved by the commonwealth of massachusetts
    Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) is surely the best-named of all subsidy programs
    networking time host
    Networking Time Host Patrick Sullivan

    Part of this presentation will be given by H. John Fisher of Way Finders.
    John Fisher has bought, sold and managed rental properties for more than 45 years.
    He has also worked on and off with Way Finders (formerly HAPHousing) for more than
    20 of those years in many roles, including that of a Hearing Officer.
    John is also the author of the landlord textbook Property Management Manual for Massachusetts Rental Owners,
    which is now in the fourth printing of its sixth edition. He is a Certified Massachusetts Landlord™.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,000 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    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. He
    became a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focuses 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.

    Tuesday, March 16th

    Cambridge & Statewide 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 How to apply for RAFT for your renter
    • 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: RAFT (How to apply on behalf of a renter) Virtual Meeting March 16, 2021
    Time: Mar 16, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87421355120

    Meeting ID: 874 2135 5120
    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 DC)
    +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: 874 2135 5120
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdIywmqLxd

    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 “RAFT

     

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

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    This is part of the Boston/Cambridge rental real estate networking and training series.

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  • Webinar Mar 24: Rental Real Estate Due Diligence Eviction Search by Address
    12:00 PM-12:30 PM
    03/24/2021

    This 30 minute webinar will present an overview of the MassLandlords members-only service to search Massachusetts eviction records by address. This new search is intended to be used for insight prior to offering to purchase a rental property. Building and street-level data will be available.

    This will not be a detailed discussion about tenant screening or searching eviction records. We will touch on tenant screening, indicating where this new search tool may be useful. We will review the limitations and note that this search tool provides no consumer information.

    We will review the procedures by which MassLandlords gathers public records. Attendees will leave having a detailed understanding of the search potential and limitations. (The search was not live as of March 8 but will be live by time of webinar.)

    search eviction records by address
    Depending your business model, you may be looking for Turnkey or Turnaround

    This presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc.
    Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to over 2,000 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a term-limited and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    “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 24th

    • 12:00pm Webinar Begins
    • 12:30pm Webinar Ends

    Registration

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Public: $6
    • Members: $3

    Webinar Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • You can chat questions. You will not be on video or audio.

    Registrants will have full access to the webinar, including watching live or watching the recording
    any time after the webinar is posted.

    Watch Live (on March 24, 2021 12:00 PM):

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    Zoom webinar.
    When: Mar 24, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Topic: Search Eviction Records by Address Webinar March 24th, 2021

    Please click the link below to join the webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86906903123
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    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: 869 0690 3123
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcsXq4CRZB

    Watch Recording (after March 31, 2021):

    Recording Link:

    This event will be recorded and uploaded to our page
    Rental Real Estate Due Diligence; Eviction Search. The search feature will be available there, as well.

    Click here to register for this webinar

    The webinar counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

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  • Statewide Virtual Meeting Mon Mar 29: Housing Court Procedural Updates and Feedback
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    03/29/2021

    At this event we will get an update from the Housing Court on all
    matters related to summary process (evictions) and small claims. In
    particular, we will cover:

    • Legal updates:
      • Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020
      • CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Terkel v. CDC litigation
      • Standing Order 6-20
      • HB 5250 Sealing for minors
      • COVID Eviction Legal Help Project
    • Procedural updates:
      • Attestation form
      • CDC Affidavit
      • Chapter 257 Affidavit
      • Tier 1 process
      • Public dashboards
    • Clerk’s operations
      • Notices of hearings
      • Virtual counters
      • Information sheet
      • Scheduling
      • Daily lists
      • Jury trial timeframes, including use and occupancy motions
    • And other topics at Housing Court discretion

    In keeping with the court’s tradition of public service and
    fairness, court staff will invite attendees to provide feedback on
    recent experiences. Note that we distinguish between
    procedures and cases.
    For instance, we can share feedback
    on the process of entering a zoom hearing, but not about why a judge
    did or did not decide the way we wanted in a case.

    Discussing active cases will not be allowed. This event will not be recorded.

    picture of Ben Adeyinka, Deputy Court Administrator, Housing Court
    Ben Adeyinka, Deputy Court Administrator,
    Housing Court
    picture of Timothy Sullivan, Chief Justice, Housing Court
    Timothy Sullivan, Chief Justice, Housing Court
    picture of Central Division Housing         Court location
    Central Division Housing Court, one of Six Divisions

    Part of this event will be presented by Chief Justice
    Timothy Sullivan
    . Chief Justice Sullivan was appointed
    Chief Justice in 2016 and reappointed in 2020. During his tenure,
    he has guided the housing court through a rapid modernization,
    including the expansion of the Housing Court to statewide
    jurisdiction, the prescient digitization of the courts (including
    the release of e-Filing) well underway before
    the COVID-19 pandemic, and a continued emphasis on process improvement, standardization
    across courts, and feedback from litigants and other court
    users. For MassLandlords, in particular, he and his team have
    given countless evenings explaining court procedure and taking
    feedback from attendees. Prior to his role as Chief Justice, Judge
    Sullivan served as first justice in the Northeast Division and a
    justice in the Central Division. He holds his Juris
    Doctorate from New England Law School.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Benjamin Adeyinka,
    Deputy Court Administrator, Housing Court
    . In 2002, Ben
    started a career in banking and real estate. In 2009, he began
    working with Orlans Moran, PLLC as paralegal and subsequently as an
    attorney. Ben has represented numerous financial institutions in
    litigation matters, bankruptcy, and landlord tenant law. He has
    practiced in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of MA, the
    Land Court, Superior, District, and Housing Courts. In December
    2014, Ben, decided to leave private practice to serve the public. He
    currently works as the Deputy Court Administrator for Housing Court,
    where he works closely with the Chief Justice of the Housing Court,
    Timothy F. Sullivan. Ben received his Bachelor’s in Communications
    from the University of Buffalo, a Master’s in Business
    Administration from Medaille College, and a Juris Doctorate from the
    Massachusetts School of Law with a concentration in Real Estate
    Law.

    Erin Zamarro of A.A. Zamarro Realty will
    moderate networking time.
    You can volunteer for a future event.

    Networking time for this event will be moderated by Erin
    Zamarro
    . Erin lives and works in Worcester. Erin is a real estate
    broker at A.A. Zamarro Realty, an independent brokerage which has
    operated in the Worcester residential and commercial real estate
    markets for over 50 years. Our office frequently works with buyers
    and sellers of investment property. Erin is a Certified
    Massachusetts Landlord™ as well as a member of the National Association of
    Realtors. Erin received a B.A. from Holy Cross and an M.B.A with a
    concentration in Marketing from Clark University.

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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, a virtual registration desk, event software, and
    event staff.

    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, March 29th

    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 Housing Court
    • 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 upon registration. Register here.

    Topic: Housing Court Virtual Meeting March 29th, 2021
    Time: Mar 29, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86503091650

    Meeting ID: 865 0309 1650
    Passcode: Register here.

    Dial by your location
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +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: 865 0309 1650
    Passcode: Register here.
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcd1UbcCcG

    Pricing: No Charge

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    This event is free. Registration is required. Register here.

    This event will not be recorded. Slides and handouts, if any, will be available at Housing Court.

     

    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.

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  • Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Mar 31: Insulation and Air Sealing for ~Zero Effort and $0
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    03/31/2021

    All through 2021, MassSave and associated programs are offering
    landlords full building insulation, air sealing, and weatherization for
    zero dollars. There is no catch: we have already paid for this
    on our utility bills, in the “Energy Efficiency Chg” line item on
    your bill. Buildings from 1 to 100+ units qualify.

    If you previously tried to get insulation and gave up, this is the
    presentation for you. Applications are now streamlined regardless of
    income levels of renters.
    This means a mix of Section 8 and
    market rate renters in the same building will no long put the kibosh
    on your energy efforts.

    Participants will save $3,000 to $7,000 per unit,
    depending on your property, in what would otherwise be installation
    costs. Full energy savings accrue to you or your renters, reducing
    operating expenses, turnover, and vacancy costs. Saving 30% off your
    energy bill is to be expected with attic and wall insulation.

    Installation typically does not require entry into units and is being
    performed safely from outside, with full masks and social
    distancing. (Exception: Depending on your property there may be areas
    better insulated from inside, for instance, behind the weather head
    and electrical meters; masks and social distancing still apply inside.)

    (Note that additional incentives are possible after the initial
    energy audit, but are not the focus of this presentation: 0%
    financing for boilers, heat pumps, etc.) This is a presentation
    about insulation and air sealing, not boilers.

    Blow in cellulose being installed in a multifamily building for energy efficiency. Seven ladders on buildings with four crew members.
    Blow in cellulose being installed in a multifamily building for energy efficiency. Seven ladders on buildings with four crew members.
    All In Energy logo
    All In Energy will be presenting
    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi will moderate networking time
    You can volunteer for a future event.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Gabe Shapiro and Tatiana
    Suriel of All In Energy. All In Energy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a
    mission to expand access to MassSave and the complicated bureaucracy
    that makes energy efficiency more difficult. They are not the
    contractors and are not the funding source. They are an independent
    guide, the answer to
    the question, “How do I get this done?” Their one application will
    refer you to appropriate local funding channels at no cost. They
    work in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. They offer customer support
    and advocacy with MassSave, CLEAResult, and the Community Action
    Councils/Partnerships who will fund the insulation and air sealing
    work.

    Networking time for this event will be hosted by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,000 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    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

    Wednesday, March 31th

    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 Insulation and air sealing
    • 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: Insulation and Air Sealing Virtual Meeting March 31st, 2021
    Time: Mar 31, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86096214298

    Meeting ID: 860 9621 4298
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +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: 860 9621 4298
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdo1eX16wg

    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 available at MassLandlords.net/insulation.

     

    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.

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