Learn how to be listed on MassLandlords.net as a Certified Massachusetts Landlord™ and pass our test. This new professional designation is available to current, new and prospective owners and managers of Massachusetts residential real estate.
The webinar will start with a brief overview of why certification matters both in state politics and to your bottom line. Then we’ll review each of the three levels of certification, the first two of which are available now. We’ll then put away the slides and do a live screenshare on the website. We will teach how to create your professional profile, review the Level One best practices, and sign the certification agreement. We’ll then download some images to market our certification to prospective renters.
A primary focus of this webinar will be explaining the Level Two test. We will review our growing list of articles to read, discuss how long you have to take and pass the test, and do just a few sample questions.
If you have already taken the test, this is an excellent chance to provide feedback to MassLandlords or to encourage others. If you have yet to take it, this webinar will show you what to expect.
the cML Level One™ and cML Level Two™ LogosMassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
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 2,200 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.
“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, August 4th
12:00pm Webinar Begins
1:00pm 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.
When: Aug 4, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Level Two Test Webinar August 4, 2021
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82166797414 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Webinar ID: 821 6679 7414 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbRWvqvjiU
This presentation will review our applicant qualifier in-depth.
Best practice for screening tenants includes using an applicant qualifier. This objective point-scoring system ensures that your very expensive rental property will not be rented to the wrong tenant based on “gut feel”. Also, this guarantees applicants equal housing opportunity without discrimination.
We will walk through each box, what documentation you should expect from an applicant, and what changes you may want to make to suit your business. Emphasis on:
How to think about criminal records
How Section 8 should be scored
Is a credit score really worth so much?
What matters most in a housing history
Why you should almost never listen to their current landlord
And much more!
Attendees will leave knowing how to rank applicants for rental housing, pick the best renter, and document your rental application decisions.
Example Applicant Qualifier for Tina TenantAttorney Jordana Roubicek GreenmanMassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
Part of this presentation will be given by Attorney Jordana Roubicek Greenman. She is an attorney and a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company and WFG in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Roubicek Greenman has a solo practice with a main office in Watertown and additional office in Downtown Boston. Her practice consists of a broad range of real estate-related legal matters, including commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes, condominium association representation, general real estate litigation and commercial and residential real estate closings. Attorney Roubicek Greenman has a well-respected reputation for aggressively advocating for her clients’ goals and ensuring beneficial outcomes at a reasonable cost. She was among the first attorneys to take legal action in response to the unfunded eviction moratorium.
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.
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, August 11th
Short Virtual Meeting Agenda
12:00pm Presentation begins
12:45pm Q&A
1:00pm 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: 864 3767 5315 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: 864 3767 5315 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcvTjosT59
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $14
Members: $7
Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.
Join us from the comfort of your home for a presentation by Attorney Mark Burrell and explaining what you need to know about the current CDC moratorium requirements.
Mark Burrell is a seasoned Landlord/Tenant attorney and has the unique perspective to look at your situation from the eyes of the defendant’s attorney. Besides knowing the ins and outs of what to look for in possible glitches to your Security Deposit accounts that may trip us up as landlords; Attorney Burrell is a great storyteller and we are sure you will be entertained at this event.
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, August 12th
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.
