Our May Meeting will consist of a panel discussion moderated by senior personnel from the Dudley, Webster, and Southbridge fire departments. The main topic of the discussion will be Code Compliance. This will be an open Question and Answer format supported with a PowerPoint presentation moderated by:
Paul Konieczny, Assistant Fire Chief of Dudley
Captain Adams of the Webster Fire Department
Lt. Steve Lavoie of the Southbridge Fire Department
PLEASE NOTE: Given the current COVID-19 precautions, we have decided to continue holding our meetings via ZOOM until further notice.
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, May 3rd
SWCLA Meeting Agenda
7:00p Meeting Start
8:00p Meeting wrap-up
Location
Zoom meeting information will be emailed to SWCLA members on the day of the event and viewable online.
Pricing
Open to SWCLA Members only. Pay annual dues then free. All SWCLA members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email.
This part of the presentation will give attendees a comprehensive overview of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). We will cover:
What to say when an applicant asks, “Do you take Section 8?”
Why and to what extent Massachusetts landlords must participate
How to deal with inspections
How to screen a Section 8 applicant
Why your insurance can’t stop you renting to Section 8
and more!
Permanent rental subsidies like the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) can be great programs to participate in. But they can be tough on the unprepared landlord: your first Section 8 applicant may expose weaknesses in your non-discriminatory tenant screening process, sanitary code compliance, or other aspects of your business!
Attendees will leave with knowledge of the program, confidence in working with Section 8 applicants, and pro tips for navigating the process with flying colors.
SNO Mass
This part of the presentation will explain Supporting Neighborhood Opportunity in Massachusetts (SNO Mass), a special program for Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) voucher holders that started in Fall 2020. SNO Mass seeks to address challenges sometimes faced by families and landlords participating in the Section 8 program, with the goal of creating long-lasting tenancies in high-opportunity neighborhoods. We will cover:
How SNO Mass helps families obtain access to good school districts
Why the program offers two years of support to participants and landlords not available to other Section 8 participants
How much of the move-in monies may be covered
and more!
SNO Mass is interesting for those of us with large units. Typically large units are used in the college market, which turns over frequently. Participating in SNO Mass could lead to longer tenancies, as families want to stay in these high-opportunity neighborhoods. (This is a new program and we don’t have a ton of data on turnover yet, but initial results confirm that SNO Mass renters stay longer than the average tenancy of 18 months.) Find out if any of your properties may be eligible using the SNO Mass Locator Tool.
Attendees will leave knowing whether their properties are in a SNO Mass area, why participation is highly desirable, and how to get started.
Section 8 is easy once you know howThe SNO Mass Locator Tool will help you put your address to its best useKristin Haas, DHCDBrendan Goodwin, DHCD
Part of the SNO Mass presentation will be given by Kristin Haas. Kristin currently serves as the Planning and Implementation Coordinator in the Division of Rental Assistance at the MA Department of Housing & Community Development. In her role, she oversees the Supporting Neighborhood Opportunity in Massachusetts (SNO Mass) housing mobility program. Prior to joining the DHCD team, Kristin worked in the nonprofit sector supporting anti-poverty and homelessness prevention work. Kristin is a board member and former board president of the Community Action Agency of Somerville. She holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Middlebury College.
Part of the SNO Mass presentation will be given by Brendan Goodwin. Brendan currently serves as the Director of the Division of Rental Assistance at the MA Department of Housing & Community Development. In his eleven years at DHCD, Brendan has played leading roles in homeless systems reforms and the design and implementation of homelessness prevention and rehousing programs, the major expansion of state-funded rental voucher programs and a recently launched statewide housing mobility program. He currently oversees state and federal voucher programs serving more than 30,000 households annually. Prior to DHCD, Brendan has held various nonprofit positions mostly focused on housing, homelessness and community development issues. He holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a BS in Business Administration/Marketing from Xavier University.
The Section 8 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.
Networking time will be moderated 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.
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.
Wednesday, May 5th
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 Section 8 and SNO Mass
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 849 8168 4077 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) +1 669 900 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: 849 8168 4077 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd4ZsuGYsz
Registration Required
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: No charge, registration required
Members: No charge, registration required
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 SNO Massachusetts.
Our May Virtual Meeting will be a discussion on Legal Matters. This presentation will be given by Mark Burrell.
Tuesday, May 11th
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.
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 filing notices to quit with the state, tenant nonpayment, rental forms, or best practices in general. We will be discussing current events, COVID-19, and the $1 billion in rental assistance now available in Massachusetts.
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.
We’ll be having a whole-room (zoom) discussion
The roundtable will be moderated 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.
Networking time will be moderated 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.
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
You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are.
Wednesday, May 12th
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 Round table
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
We have two formats of online events:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 823 0001 4175 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) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 823 0001 4175 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbzMYePQr7
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.
This presentation will be a free ranging interview between two experienced landlords. We will cover, among other things:
Building processes to be efficient and compliant
Making connections to help you manage, acquire, and divest
Leveraging technology to be efficient
Differentiating yourself in a crowded market
Attendees will leave knowing how to succeed and with likely half a dozen ideas to implement in your business.
Russell Sabadosa, REALTOR™, MassLandlords Board of Directors
Our expert interviewee will be Russell Sabadosa of Premier Choice Realty. Russell founded Premier Choice Realty in 1993, which has grown from a property management company to a full-service real estate brokerage. Russell is president and oversees all aspects of the rental and sales on a daily basis. Russell is the owner of over 100 rental units across multiple LLCs with property sizes of 2 units to 28 units. Russell has brokered over 50 million in multi-family units across several multi-million-dollar and or multi-property transactions. Other positions held adding to Sabadosa’s management and leadership skills were project engineer 1989-1995 for large corporate Raytheon aerospace, IT director for small private company Commonwealth Packaging 1995-2002, and public sector for the state of Connecticut Manchester Community College as full tenured professor 2002-2015. Since 2015 Sabadosa has been focusing solely on Premier Choice Realty growth and community service. Sabadosa serves on the board of directors for:
MassLandlords, member since 1995,
Realtor Commercial Alliance MA since 2018 – President 2021
MA Association of Realtors since 2017
President Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield – 2008-2015
The Meadows Masons – Assistant Treasurer since 2015 – Board of directors since 2018
Sabadosa enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and encouraging them to engage in volunteering and leadership positions at professional and community organizations. Personal interests include travel, skiing, and motorcycle riding.
Rich Merlino, MassLandlords Board of Directors, invites you to come as you are. Rich will moderate networking time and conduct the interview. You can volunteer for a future event.
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.
“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 13th
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 Interview with Russell Sabadosa
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 817 4361 3287 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) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 817 4361 3287 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keBeHaO5Lf
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 Resources.
Join us from the comfort of your home for our monthly online Zoom meeting, this month we will hear from the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) to receive training on Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT). Learn about the services CMHA provides, how to apply and what you need in order to get the rent paid.
Recognizing the dignity of all, CMHA leads a collaborative response to homelessness that fosters long-term housing stability through prevention, quality services, education and advocacy.
Meetings are open to the public! Tickets are $10. Zoom meeting information will be provided the day of the event. Become a NWCLA member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year!
Thursday, May 13th
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 comprehensive training is split over two days to reduce screen time. Learn everything you need to succeed as an owner or manager of residential rental property in Massachusetts.
This fast-paced course is strictly limited to 16 participants to allow for detailed discussion and Q&A. Course tuition includes:
Small group session with the Executive Director, a trained presenter and experienced landlord, and the attorney.
A comprehensive agenda, see below.
Your choice of two books:
Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide by NOLO,
The Good Landlord by Peter Shapiro,
Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, and/or
The Housing Manual by H. John Fisher.
A bound summary of all material presented.
A MassLandlords ballpoint pen.
A coupon for 10% off any MassLandlords annual membership.
A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use “MassLandlords Crash Course graduate” on your marketing material.
You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate, your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature. Materials will be mailed when the US curve flattens and we have a local team member healthy for fourteen days consecutively. Electronic course notes will be downloadable for printing at home and notetaking prior to the event.
Instructor Douglas QuattrochiInstructor Attorney Adam Sherwin
Featured Testimonial
“I simply wanted to reach out and express just how happy I am to have attended the landlording crash course. The presentation and delivery of the information was flawless and I certainly have walked away with a greater understanding of the intricacies that govern being an above average landlord/manager.” – Michael Murray
Saturday, May 15th, 2021 and Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
Virtual Course Agenda
Saturday, May 15th, 2021
8:30 am – Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants
9:20 – Sales and marketing 101 for rental property managers
Marketing rentals
Sales process
Staying organized
Branding a small business
Getting more or fewer calls
Tips and tricks
10:05 – Break
10:15 – Applications and screening
Criminal, credit, eviction
Discrimination (legal highlight)
Tenant Screening Workshop
11:20 – If time allows, start Rental Forms
Lease vs Tenancy at Will
iCORI
Eviction notices
12:15 – End Day One, course resumes the following Saturday
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
8:30 – Review of Day One and follow-up questions
8:45 – If needed, finish Rental Forms
Lease vs Tenancy at Will
iCORI
Eviction notices
9:15 – Legal Matters start
Late fees
Security deposits
Eviction process
Move-and-store
Water and electrical submetering
Housing Court vs District Court
Warranty of habitability
Inspections
Subsidies
Rent control
10:05 – Break
10:15 – Legal Matters finish
11:00 – Maintenance, hiring, and operations
Keeping the rent roll and expenses
Filing taxes
To manage or not to mange
Tenants as customers
Notifying tenants
Extermination
Monitoring contractors
Lease violations and conflict resolution
Record keeping
11:50 – Overview of books and resources for further education
12:00 – Review of unanswered questions
12:15 – End Day Two and End Course
Please note that end time each day may vary based on questions.
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.
Topic: Crash Course Virtual Meeting May 15 and 22 Time: May 15, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, 2 occurrence(s) May 15, 2021 08:30 AM May 22, 2021 08:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 3368 5962 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: 870 3368 5962 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kwq8VJ72e
Please note: The above Zoom information is intended for ticket holders only (1 attendee per ticket purchased). To be admitted into the meeting your Zoom account name must correspond with the ticket purchase. If you are purchasing this ticket for someone else please email us at hello@masslandlords.net.
Food
This is a virtual course. You are free to prepare food at home and eat while you listen.
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required, but advance registration is required!
Online:
Non-members: $205
Members: $195 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)
Online registration required. All ticket sales final.
The course is the same price as usual, because our estimate of shipping and handling on a box of course materials is equal to our historic cost per person of catering. You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate, your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature. Materials will be mailed when the US curve flattens and we have a local team member healthy for fourteen days consecutively. Electronic course notes will be downloadable for printing at home and notetaking prior to the event.
This presentation will give an overview of the federal Fair Housing Act. First passed in April 1968 and since amended, the Titles VIII through IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 are commonly known as the Fair Housing Act. This landmark US law prohibits discrimination during the sale, rental, and financing of housing because of someone’s membership in a protected class.
We will review the federal protected classes and describe how Massachusetts law builds on and expands these protected classes. We will look at behaviors landlords may engage in that would put us at risk of violating the Fair Housing Act, including:
Declining rental applications without business justification,
Ghosting,
Steering, and
Disparate impact.
In Massachusetts, the Fair Housing Act is enforced by testers looking for discriminatory actions, whether intentional or unintentional. The fine for the first offense is $10,000 and increases for subsequent offenses.
Attendees will leave knowing how to comply with the Fair Housing Act, which aspects of their rental operations may need to be revised, and how to ensure equal housing opportunity for all.
The Fair Housing Act is not just a Good Idea, it’s the LawAttorney Carl Lindley
Part of this event will be presented by Attorney Carl W. Lindley, Jr. Attorney Lindley is a partner at Farber and Lindley, LLC. He has been practicing law in Massachusetts for 14 years and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court and United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Attorney Lindley has effectively represented litigants in the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court as well as the Juvenile and Housing Court systems. Additionally, he has practiced before many administrative agencies and boards, including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Massachusetts Fire Safety Commission and Automatic Sprinkler Appeals Board, among others. Attorney Lindley’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including prosecuting and defending serious personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bite cases and professional malpractice claims. Additionally, Attorney Lindley has successfully handled business and landlord-tenant litigation, including housing discrimination, reasonable accommodation issues, lead paint litigation, summary process actions, warranty of habitability and quiet enjoyment claims, lease violations, security deposit claims and class action litigation. He is widely recognized for knowing his stuff: Board of Bar Overseers Pro Bono Panel of Attorneys for 2018 and 2019; named by Super Lawyers as a rising star 2013 through 2015; Chairman of the Board of Directors for Oakham New Braintree Baseball Inc. He teaches a course at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA entitled “Landlord Tenant Law – How to be a Smart Landlord”. Attorney Lindley is also a landlord in Worcester County, a licensed real estate broker and licensed to complete moderate risk de-leading on his own properties.
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.
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 18th
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 Fair Housing Act
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 827 5737 3100 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) +1 253 215 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: 827 5737 3100 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbMEsM1lUS
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 “Discrimination“
This comprehensive training is split over two days to reduce screen time. Learn everything you need to succeed as an owner or manager of residential rental property in Massachusetts.
This fast-paced course is strictly limited to 16 participants to allow for detailed discussion and Q&A. Course tuition includes:
Small group session with the Executive Director, a trained presenter and experienced landlord, and the attorney.
A comprehensive agenda, see below.
Your choice of two books:
Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide by NOLO,
The Good Landlord by Peter Shapiro,
Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, and/or
The Housing Manual by H. John Fisher.
A bound summary of all material presented.
A MassLandlords ballpoint pen.
A coupon for 10% off any MassLandlords annual membership.
A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use “MassLandlords Crash Course graduate” on your marketing material.
You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate, your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature. Materials will be mailed when the US curve flattens and we have a local team member healthy for fourteen days consecutively. Electronic course notes will be downloadable for printing at home and notetaking prior to the event.
Instructor Douglas QuattrochiInstructor Attorney Adam Sherwin
Featured Testimonial
“I simply wanted to reach out and express just how happy I am to have attended the landlording crash course. The presentation and delivery of the information was flawless and I certainly have walked away with a greater understanding of the intricacies that govern being an above average landlord/manager.” – Michael Murray
Saturday, May 15th, 2021 and Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
Virtual Course Agenda
Saturday, May 15th, 2021
8:30 am – Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants
9:20 – Sales and marketing 101 for rental property managers
Marketing rentals
Sales process
Staying organized
Branding a small business
Getting more or fewer calls
Tips and tricks
10:05 – Break
10:15 – Applications and screening
Criminal, credit, eviction
Discrimination (legal highlight)
Tenant Screening Workshop
11:20 – If time allows, start Rental Forms
Lease vs Tenancy at Will
iCORI
Eviction notices
12:15 – End Day One, course resumes the following Saturday
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
8:30 – Review of Day One and follow-up questions
8:45 – If needed, finish Rental Forms
Lease vs Tenancy at Will
iCORI
Eviction notices
9:15 – Legal Matters start
Late fees
Security deposits
Eviction process
Move-and-store
Water and electrical submetering
Housing Court vs District Court
Warranty of habitability
Inspections
Subsidies
Rent control
10:05 – Break
10:15 – Legal Matters finish
11:00 – Maintenance, hiring, and operations
Keeping the rent roll and expenses
Filing taxes
To manage or not to mange
Tenants as customers
Notifying tenants
Extermination
Monitoring contractors
Lease violations and conflict resolution
Record keeping
11:50 – Overview of books and resources for further education
12:00 – Review of unanswered questions
12:15 – End Day Two and End Course
Please note that end time each day may vary based on questions.
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.
Topic: Crash Course Virtual Meeting May 15 and 22 Time: May 15, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, 2 occurrence(s) May 15, 2021 08:30 AM May 22, 2021 08:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 3368 5962 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: 870 3368 5962 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kwq8VJ72e
Please note: The above Zoom information is intended for ticket holders only (1 attendee per ticket purchased). To be admitted into the meeting your Zoom account name must correspond with the ticket purchase. If you are purchasing this ticket for someone else please email us at hello@masslandlords.net.
Food
This is a virtual course. You are free to prepare food at home and eat while you listen.
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required, but advance registration is required!
Online:
Non-members: $205
Members: $195 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)
Online registration required. All ticket sales final.
The course is the same price as usual, because our estimate of shipping and handling on a box of course materials is equal to our historic cost per person of catering. You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate, your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature. Materials will be mailed when the US curve flattens and we have a local team member healthy for fourteen days consecutively. Electronic course notes will be downloadable for printing at home and notetaking prior to the event.
This presentation will cover the insurance aspects of hiring contractors. Whether you are carrying out a large renovation or just planning to hire a landscaper, you need coverage either directly or through your contractor. We will cover the ins and outs of contract work, including:
When and how to request proof of insurance
What to do if a contractor doesn’t want to provide proof of insurance
Listing yourself as a named insured
Notifying your casualty loss insurer if the building will be substantially vacant for a time
“If any” exposures on your workers comp policy
Whether you or other non-contractors ought to be touring the construction site
and more!
Attendees will leave knowing how to manage construction and contractor liability.
Peter Normand of Webber & Grinnell will be presentingInsurance for contractors can protect your multifamily investment
Part of this presentation will be given by Peter Normand, CLCS. Pete joined Webber & Grinnell in 2017 and he currently leads the agency’s Real Estate Practice Group. Pete is passionate about protecting investments and dreams. He provides comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions based around his clients’ businesses and goals. Pete holds his OSHA 10 Construction certification and is working on his OSHA 10 General Industry certification. Prior to working in the insurance industry, Pete worked in manufacturing, supply chain, and has owned rental properties in Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Pete is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and a Western Mass native. He lives in Northampton with his wife and two children.
Networking time will be moderated 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.
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
You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are.
Monday, May 24th
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 Insurance
7:00pm Virtual meeting ends
Participation is Easy
We have two formats of online events:
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.
Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in and using your technology.
If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise. We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.
Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)
We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.
Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.
Meeting ID: 840 7716 2200 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) +1 253 215 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: 840 7716 2200 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdwErkOLlM
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.
