At our February meeting Peter Shapiro will offer us a chance to hear how fellow landlords are addressing similar problems. We will also get advice on how to resolve any tough tenancy issues we might be dealing with.
You are encouraged to introduce yourself then raise an issue you’re dealing with. Peter will counsel regarding what to do to solve your problem(s).
Although Peter will not provide legal advice, he will inform you about your rights and responsibilities, and offer ideas for how to address issues you might be facing.
This promises to be a very interesting and informative session. ZOOM ONLY – COVID precautions. Please sign in.
All SWCLA active members will be sent a reminder via email before the meeting.
Monday, February 7th
SWCLA Meeting Agenda
7:00p Meeting Start
8:00p Meeting wrap-up
Zoom Details
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 SWCLA dues then free. All SWCLA members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email.
IMPORTANT: As of February 5th, 2022 this meeting will now only be virtual through Zoom.
Join us for our Februrary MWPOA event where you will learn about three lesser known legal approaches for dealing with tenants during the current RAFT and Covid climate. This presentation will be given by Attorney Mark Burrell and will include a question and answer session.
For all who are members of the MWPOA (Metrowest Property Owners Association) there will be no charge. For members of other Masslandlords Groups there will be a $7 charge for a Zoom pass.
Tuesday, February 8th
MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda
6:00pm Networking Starts
6:30pm Business Update
6:45pm Meeting Starts
8:00pm 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As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings held during the traditional event time for each former location: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!
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 review housing-related proposals recently brought before Worcester’s city council from a councilor’s perspective. We will also discuss proposals expected to be presented in the future:
What the city is doing to help stabilize renters and landlords through the pandemic.
What proposals may be brought forward again or in the future, and how landlords can best represent their perspective.
The important role MassLandlords can play in helping city council make the best possible decisions for all concerned.
Attendees will leave knowing how to engage effectively with Worcester City Council in particular, and may learn approaches that will work with other municipalities as well.
Worcester City Councilor Moe Bergman will Present
Part of this event will be presented by Worcester City Councilor Morris “Moe” Bergman. Councilor Bergman is a Worcester attorney in private practice currently serving his fifth two-year term as a Councilor-at-Large. He previously served two terms as a member of the City of Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals and currently serves as a docent for Preservation Worcester. He has been a MassLandlords Worcester Property Owners Association member since 2013 or earlier (we updated our membership database that year).
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, Feb 9th
Short Virtual Meeting Agenda
6:00pm Presentation and discussion begins
7:00pm 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: 884 3758 1621 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: 884 3758 1621 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kinZEHZqC
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $21
Members: No charge. Registration is required.
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Policy.
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! 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, February 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.
This policy presentation will examine the theory behind rent control, the history of rent control in Massachusetts, and the reasons why we shouldn’t have rent control in Massachusetts (or indeed anywhere in the US).
We will study:
Legitimate motivations to correct injustice in modern housing markets.
Current bill text proposed for Massachusetts.
First, second, and third generation schemes for price controls.
Economic data from Massachusetts, Finland, and other studies.
Evidence of housing shortage, disparate impact under rent control.
Ways to help others understand rent control and the alternatives.
Attendees will leave knowing more about the history of rent control in the commonwealth, as well as how best to oppose rent control when speaking with legislators or even advocates.
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug QuattrochiDuring Rent Control: A window at 326 Shawmut Ave, Boston circa 1990 to 1993Shawmut Ave nowadays is in good repair (Google Street View, 2018)
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.
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
You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are.
Thursday, February 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 Rent control
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: 889 0534 1000 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: 889 0534 1000 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbU1JTb3kV
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: $21
Members: No charge. Registration is required.
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Rent Control.
This presentation will teach how to take move-in monies as a landlord in Massachusetts. We will discuss the four allowable charges:
First month’s rent
Last month’s rent
Security deposit
Locks
Security deposits are one of the primary liabilities for Massachusetts landlords. If you make a paperwork mistake, you might owe your renter three times the amount of the deposit plus attorney’s fees! But we’ll show you how to protect your property with a deposit, and how to protect your business with bulletproof compliance.
We will compare and contrast security deposits with last month’s rent.
Can you charge a pet deposit? Application fee? Amenity fee? Attend and ask why not.
Attendees will leave knowing what Massachusetts law requires when taking move-in monies and how to operate with peace of mind.
You’ll be ready to take a fully compliant security deposit after this trainingAttorney Katharine Higgins-Shea of Lyon and Fiztpatrick will be presenting
This presentation will be given by attorney Kate Higgins-Shea. Attorney Higgins-Shea is a partner at Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP in Holyoke. Her practice concentrates on housing, representing landlords and property managers in civil and eviction cases. She also represents court-appointed receivers. She has been instrumental in developing our rental forms and has been a long-time contributor at MassLandlords Greater Springfield.
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.
Tuesday, February 15th
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 Security Deposits, last month’s rent, and move-in monies
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: 846 2805 9213 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) +1 669 900 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: 846 2805 9213 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbJf6adMUR
This presentation will review real-time availability rates and rental market data for Greater Boston, which leads markets across the state. We will learn:
What are market average prices based on bedroom count?
Vacancy rates: How many units are on the market?
Are landlords offering concessions? Pets?
Best practices for listing units in Greater Boston and Massachusetts
Where is the market headed?
Attendees will leave knowing about the rental market as a whole and what changes to make to your pricing and marketing practices.
This Pandemic Graph of Rental Market Data will be updated with the latest from BostonPads Demetrios Salpoglou, CEO, BostonPads.com
Part of this presentation will be given by Demetrios Salpoglou, CEO, BostonPads.com. Demetrios Salpoglou is the CEO of bostonpads.com which is an information and technology based services company that provides cutting edge resources to real estate companies. Demetrios has developed over 90 real estate related websites and owns hundreds of domain names. Demetrios also owns and operates six leading real estate offices with over 170 agents. Demetrios has pulled together the largest apartment leasing team in the Greater Boston Area and is responsible for procuring more apartment rentals than anyone in New England – with over 100k people finding their housing through his services. Demetrios is an avid real estate developer, peak performance trainer, educator, guest lecturer and motivational speaker.
Member Testimonials
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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.
Monday, Feb 28th
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 Rental Market Update
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: 879 0997 9256 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: 879 0997 9256 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kFV1dwdid
