At this event we’ll have a directed group discussion about zoning reform and land use. Our focus will of course be on multifamily housing. We will start with a short presentation on zoning and land use restrictions, including a zoning reform proposed in Newton. (This discussion is not limited to landlords with ties to Newton.) We will aim to cover a variety of topics of interest to zoning reform researchers and advocates, including:
How many of us have recently added a unit to an existing developed lot?
How many of us would add units to existing developed lots if we could?
What do we think some of the upsides of zoning reform are? What are some of the downsides?
What is it like to try for a zoning appeal?
Why do landlords support zoning reform?
Attendees will leave having shared perspective with MassLandlords staff and research associates in ways that will influence academic research and policy advocacy.
The MAPC Zoning Atlas shows that huge swaths of areas perceived as dense no longer allow creation or restoration of 2+ units on a single lot (brown), even with special permission. More than half of Boston is now effectively single family.Jenna Davis, PhD Student in Urban Planning at Columbia University.
This discussion will be moderated in part by Jenna Davis. Jenna is a PhD Candidate in Urban Planning at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation of Columbia University. Jenna’s current research examines how local land use regulations interact with neighborhood change in North American cities.
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.
Thursday, September 8th
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: 849 6699 2784 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) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +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 Meeting ID: 849 6699 2784 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcGE10NVY
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Contemporaneous participation:
Public: No charge. Registration is required.
Members: No charge. Registration is required.
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Join us, this month we will hear from the Massachusetts State Police Narcotics Section. Learn about common signs of drug activity and how to prevent them at your properties.
Meetings are open to the public! In-person tickets are $20. Become a member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year! This meeting will NOT be available over Zoom.
Thursday, September 8th
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 members-only discussion will review an opportunity to dramatically increase the state deleading credit. Massachusetts has the opportunity to reach functional zero lead poisoning. The upcoming 193rd legislative session may accomplish this.
We’ll review the situation and the opportunities:
Lead poisonings increased 20% during the pandemic.
Despite 50 years of leadership in lead poisoning prevention, Massachusetts’ progress could stall.
A unique opportunity exists to build a coalition with real estate groups and renter advocacy organizations to jointly file a bill.
The Chapter 111 Governor’s Advisory Committee could get us high-level sponsorship.
At this meeting we will review a MassLandlords plan to eliminate lead as a concern for landlords, families and the commonwealth. We can be the first state in the country to reach functional zero lead poisoning in old housing stock.
You may have already received a special invitation to this event because of your dual status as an MRHA member. This is the same event. Your input is still required. This event is open to all MassLandlords members, as well.
Schedule LP currently allows for $1,500 per unit. The cost to delead a unit with original wooden windows is now $15,000 per unit, ten times higher. Derivative of CC BY 2.0 Bart Everson Flickr.MassLandlords 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 2,500 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 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.
Tuesday, September 20th
Virtual Meeting Agenda (New Times!)
5:20 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.
As the Managing Partner for Allmass Energy, Kandi Perri is responsible for the strategic direction, vision, growth, and performance of the company. She is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years’ experience, bringing to the table a proven track record of providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to her clients.
Prior to AllMass, Kandi was Senior Vice President of Sales for a national energy supplier, where she was responsible for the company’s highest producing region, covering 26 utility markets and 2.2 million in revenue.
Kandi is a frequent lecturer on topics including corporate values, leadership, and mental health awareness. She is a board member at Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, former President of the Worcester Executive Association and is a member of the North Worcester Business Association. She proudly volunteers her time with several organizations including, The Boy Scouts of America, Habitat for Humanity and Shatterproof.
Kandi holds a Bachelor of Science from Westfield State University and when she isn’t working, you’ll find her hanging with her horse, hunting down vinyl records, and attending music festivals.
Please join us for what promises to be a most informative presentation.
HYBRID: IN PERSON & ZOOM. Masks optional, but highly recommended if not fully vaccinated.
All members whose dues are up to date will be sent a Zoom link to the meeting via email. From that email, click the link and it will bring you to the meeting.
Monday, September 12th
SWCLA Meeting Agenda
7:00p Douglas Quattrochi, Executive Director, MassLandlords, Inc.
Update on MassLandords activities
7:15p Kandi Perry, Managing Partner for Allmass Energy
MWPOA welcomes Paul Campbell, ICF and partners from AO Smith, Rheem, Bradford White and ESTAR for an update on Heat Pump Water Heaters. Paul and his partners spoke last March in a virtual meeting for this exciting growth area to help landlords save money and help the environment. The newly passed Inflation Reduction Act will aid this process and there are new technologies emerging. Learn more how $1 of electricity can heat $4 of water!
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, September 13th
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 review the legal framework for service animals and assistance animals. We will also cover emotional support animals, a type of assistance animal.
Service animals and assistance animals are needed by those of us living with certain disabilities. Legal protections in the U.S. and Massachusetts increase the availability of accessible housing. But some unscrupulous renters abuse the law. We as landlords see ordinary pets paraded through our rental application and right into our “no pets” apartment. What are landlords supposed to do? How can we protect our property against unreasonable damage? How can we safeguard a renter’s rights when they say they legitimately need an animal? And what’s the correct terminology to use?
This presentation will review U.S. law and regulation, state law and regulation, and how discrimination lawsuits begin. This presentation has been updated to reflect the latest HUD guidance.
Emotional Support AnimalsAttorney Adam Sherwin of The Sherwin Law Firm
Part of this presentation will be given by attorney Adam Sherwin. Adam is an experienced real estate litigator with years of experience representing landlords, property owners, and other real estate professionals. He has extensive experience litigating real estate disputes before judges and juries and has obtained favorable decisions from the Massachusetts Appeals Court and District Court Appellate Division. He is also a long-time crash course instructor at the Cambridge headquarters and over zoom.
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.
Wednesday, September 14th
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: 880 9089 8151 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US Meeting ID: 880 9089 8151 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjVUKEoOM
This panel discussion will help us develop self-management, communication and conflict-resolution skills. We will particularly focus on high-conflict situations. We will cover:
How owners and managers can earn goodwill before drawing down on it.
“Going to the balcony” for mental separation from heated, emotionally charged tenant situations.
Phrases and approaches that de-escalate, especially where a renter escalates.
When renters threaten unnecessarily to call city inspectors or deny access to make repairs.
Identifying the time and place for simple listening vs. problem solving vs. going to court.
How to bring up difficult situations like unauthorized occupants, rent withholding, property damage, noise and nuisance and more.
Attendees will leave having been introduced to basic approaches, examples of phrases to use or avoid, and best practices for resolving difficult situations.
Stressful situations don’t need to remain so. We’ll show you how to manage your own and other’s reactions.Kris Snyder, Certified Massachusetts LandlordPeter Shapiro runs Good Landlord Consulting Services (GLCS) and is a MassLandlords Helpline Counselor
Part of this event will be presented by by Peter Shapiro. A graduate of MIT’s Master’s Program in City Planning, Peter founded and directed Mediation For Results, a Program at Just-A-Start Corporation, a nonprofit in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From 1990 to 2015, Peter and his team provided landlord counseling, mediation and homelessness prevention, and led landlord support groups across Metro Boston. Peter now provides Helpline and Member services for MassLandlords and also provides landlord counseling and mediation for the City of Boston. Peter is the author of The Good Landlord: A Guide to Making a Profit While Making a Difference.
Part of this event will be presented by Kris Snyder, member and Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level One Provisional. Kris has a professional background in customer service across several industries, including nonprofits. They are practiced at deescalation and diffusing via written communication inluding texts, chat and email. Kris also has sexual assault disclosure training via BARCC that has taught them valuable skills for making sure people feel heard and listened to when they are experiencing trauma or other stress. Kris has been a regular contributor to our members-only Facebook discussion group.
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.
Monday, September 26th
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: 880 3200 5333 Passcode: Password will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +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) +1 309 205 3325 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) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US Meeting ID: 880 3200 5333 Passcode: Password will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5mPwz1mn
