This presentation will teach the basics of water submetering. Why we should, what it costs, and how to bill compliantly. In particular, we will review:
Motivating horror stories of tenant water usage gone bad
Basic cost/benefit analysis and ROI
When to install meters
Which types of meters are available
Upgrading or verifying low-flow fixtures
How to get the town or city to sign off
The legal framework for metering
The MassLandlords invoice which facilitates monthly or quarterly billing
Frequently asked questions for submetering
Attendees will leave knowing that water submetering is a good goal to work towards, and knowing the next steps to take when ready.
“FYI, we submetered at a property we used to own in the 1990s in Florida that had 93 units. Our water (and therefore sewer) bill went down 20%! As soon as a resident noticed a drip or toilet running, they called and demanded it be fixed!” Attendee from a previous session
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 2,500 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.
“Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry
“Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas
“Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz
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. Patrick sits on the statewide MassLandlords Board of Directors.
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, November 2nd
Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00 pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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: 867 7446 9864 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online.
Dial by your location +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 867 7446 9864 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbSOofpjJZ
Anna Smith, Interim Recycling Educator for the town of Southbridge will come to share with our membership updates on upcoming changes to the Southbridge curbside collection program, new state Waste Bans effective November 1, 2022 and recycling educational tools available to landlords for their tenants.
Anna will also be happy to answer any questions that may arise regarding solid waste collection in Southbridge.
Monday, November 7th
SWCLA Meeting Agenda
7:00p Douglas Quattrochi, Executive Director, MassLandlords, Inc.
(E. Main St. / Rt. 131, heading toward Connecticut, on the right-hand side, just past the Big-Y and McDonald’s)
We feel like the ability to have a cocktail or soft drink, or even something to eat during the meeting might provide for a better experience. Dan from O’Connor Insurance is still planning to provide a few pizzas and soft drinks for the group as usual. However, if you wish to eat or drink something else, you are welcome to do so at your own expense.
Please come and enjoy this new experience. Plenty of parking, handicap access and air conditioned.
Zoom Details
Zoom meeting information will be emailed to SWCLA members on the day of the event and viewable online for SWCLA Members Only.
Pricing
Open to SWCLA Members only. Pay annual SWCLA dues then free. All SWCLA members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email.
When you own rental property you must keep your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (Co) detectors working. When you sell a multifamily or other rental property you need to pass the specific city or town inspection as a condition to sell. Hear how to keep aware of these regulations from Chuck Cipoletta, founder of Smoke and Cos, who has been a building inspector for many years. He can take on your installation and maintenance hassles for these detectors and prepare your property for sale. He’s worked all over the state and knows how to pass these inspections which vary from town to town.
This will be both an in-person and Zoom meeting at the same time. Please let us know if you’ll attend either in-person or by Zoom.
For all who are members of the MWPOA (Metrowest Property Owners Association) there will be no charge. For members of other Masslandlords Groups or public there will be a $7 charge for a Zoom pass.
Tuesday, November 8th
MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda
Open to the public! Membership is not required. *MWPOA Members ONLY* RSVP by emailing your full name to Laurel newlakeview@yahoo.com. If you are a member of other MassLandlords groups please register online at https://masslandlords.net/events (do not email).
MassLandlords.net/MWPOA Members pay annual MWPOA dues and each MWPOA meeting is free, just RSVP!
Zoom ticket – Public and Members other than MWPOA: $7
If you purchase the Zoom ticket or are an active MWPOA member the Zoom meeting information will be sent by email on the day of the event. You can also find the details online at https://masslandlords.net/events/password a few days before the event.
This presentation will share the lived experience of one landlord who went through the rent control years and kept detailed records of what it was like. We will learn about:
What it was like to attend a rent control hearing,
How rent control and its repeal changed Cambridge,
Which lessons the public needs to remember today as “rent stabilization” threatens to return,
And more.
Attendees will leave with additional tools to advocate against a return to rent control and rent stabilization in Massachusetts.
Part of this event will be presented by Linda Levine. Linda is a Cambridge landlord and has been since the rent control years. Linda’s volunteering was instrumental in defeating rent control in the 1994 ballot initiative. She is now the MassLandlords Record Scanner reviewing archives held by the city.
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. Patrick sits on the statewide MassLandlords Board of Directors.
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, November 9th
Virtual Meeting Agenda (New Times!)
5:00 pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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: 889 5702 2719 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 889 5702 2719 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcQiIC5B2b
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $14
Members: $7
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Rent Control.
Join us for our monthly meeting, this month we will hear from Adam M. Beaudry, CPA, LLC. Learn about accounting and tax solutions that are tailored to you and your business needs.
Selecting the right CPA is important to the success of your business. At Adam M. Beaudry, CPA, LLC, their goal is to build long-term, client-focused relationships. They understand that each client has different needs, so they take the time to get to know your business. You can be confident that Adam M. Beaudry, CPA, LLC will handle all your tax and accounting needs and take the accounting burden off you so you can focus on your business.
Meetings are open to the public! In-person tickets are $20. Zoom 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, November 10th
NWCLA Meeting Agenda
Visit nwcla.com for any last-minute updates or changes.
7:00pm Dinner, Networking & Presentations
Networking draws from 25 towns including Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Athol, Holden, Ayer, Orange, Ashburnham, Spencer, Ashby, Lunenburg, Townsend, Westminster, Princeton, Sterling, Lancaster, Shirley, Groton, Pepperell, Winchedon, Templeton, and Hubbardston.
NWCLA Membership not required! Open to the public.
In person ticket – Public and MassLandlords Members other than NWCLA: $20
Zoom ticket – Public and Members other than NWCLA: $10
MassLandlords.net/NWCLA members: pay annual NWCLA dues, then free
If you purchase the $10 Zoom ticket or are an active NWCLA member the Zoom meeting information will be sent by email on 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/. Please note if you are not an active NWCLA but do purchase a ticket you will not be able to access the recording.
This presentation will review common discrimination incidents and mistakes made by housing providers. Attendees will hear from a professional trainer about:
Avoiding discrimination at every stage of tenancy.
Categories of discriminatory conduct including retaliation.
The protected classes.
Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
And more.
Although the Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) fair housing program promotes fair housing in Middlesex and Essex counties, the presentation will be applicable to landlords statewide, and Aaron is always available to talk fair housing with provider wherever they are from. Landlords in Middlesex and Essex counties will make a connection to CTI and local resources. The slides to be presented have been approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Attendees will leave knowing how experts recommend landlords provide equal housing opportunity.
Part of this event will be presented by Aaron Ginsberg, Fair Housing Coordinator at Community Teamwork, Inc. Aaron is developing Community Teamwork’s fair housing program, which includes resources for landlords, tenants and advocates to work toward equal housing opportunity in practice. Prior to his role at CTI Aaron was a staff attorney at the Disability Rights Center helping to expand access to housing and public accommodations for those of us living with disabilities.
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.
Tuesday, November 15th
Virtual Meeting Agenda (New Times!)
5:00 pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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: 813 3095 5760 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 813 3095 5760 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc3bGGzMzI
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: No charge. Registration is required.
Members: No charge. Registration is required.
Public Registrants: Please note that by registering for this free event you will be automatically added to our mailing list. You can always unsubscribe from our mailing list, by clicking on unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you may receive.
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Discrimination.
This short virtual meeting will take landlord input for a new energy upgrade program applicable to Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) units.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), Boston Housing Authority (BHA), and Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE) are partnering to design a new program called “Clean Energy for Vouchers.” Under this program, these organizations would work with landlords to install clean energy technologies that save on energy and reduce pollution, including possibly solar panels, clean heating and cooling, and energy efficiency upgrades. In exchange for free technical assistance and support, landlords would provide affordable housing units to Section 8 voucher holders. The goal would be to both increase clean energy and expand affordable housing options in the Boston Metro area. This program would build on a proven, albeit nascent model from Minnesota called “Solar-For-Vouchers,” and we hope this could work in Greater Boston too. This effort is supported with funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Attendees will:
Learn about the program.
Share your experience renting to Section 8.
Tell us what your building needs to reach zero emissions.
Provide valuable input to the planning process.
Attendees will leave having contributed to a new program to be announced that may benefit you, your buildings and your business.
This focus group will be led by Brooks Winner, Senior Clean Energy Specialist at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
Also participating will be Nicholas Kelly, Boston Housing Authority and Sasha Shyduroff, Senior Clean Energy and Climate Planner, MAPC.
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.
Friday, November 18th
Short Virtual Meeting Agenda
12:00pm Introductions
12:05pm Focus group
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: 893 8471 1020 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 893 8471 1020 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kclIQONq07
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: No charge. Registration is required.
Members: No charge. Registration is required.
Public Registrants: Please note that by registering for this free event you will be automatically added to our mailing list. You can always unsubscribe from our mailing list, by clicking on unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you may receive.
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Resources.
At this event we’ll have a conversation and take feedback for the Climate Resilient Capital Task Force, a bill to be filed in the 193rd legislative session. We will review some alarming facts and our proposal to compensate:
Sea level rise is accelerating. NOAA predicts sea level will rise 10 – 12 inches in the next 30 years, as much as over the last 100 years (2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report).
On top of this, storm surge will cause “moderate” flooding 10x more frequently than we’ve ever seen (NOAA).
On top of this, the IPCC shows rainfall will become 15% more intense, twice as often (Climate Change 2021 The Physical Science Basis Summary for Policymakers).
Back Bay basement condos and other properties already have a 98% chance of 12 inches of water in them in the next five years (First Street Foundation).
Attendees will leave having heard our proposal for the Climate Resilient Capital Task Force. We will be taking feedback on how to advance the interests of renters and real estate owners in coastal areas.
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 2,500 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.
“Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry
“Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas
“Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz
Networking time for this event will be moderated by Erin Zamarro. Erin is a real estate broker in Worcester, operating since 2008. She is a member of MassLandlords and the National Association of Realtors. Erin frequently works with buyers and sellers of multifamily or investment properties, as well as assisting property owners with rentals. She owns 8 units in Worcester.
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.
Monday, November 28th
Virtual Meeting Agenda
5:00 pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
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: 860 5391 1869 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US Meeting ID: 860 5391 1869 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdgvYRmXKO