This presentation will make a connection between your business and the Boston Housing Authority, whose vouchers and other programs serve renters in Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. Attendees will:
Learn about the BHA owner portal.
See the latest small area fair market rents.
Get a refresher on Section 8 laws and regulations.
Learn how to sign an electronic Housing Assistance Payment contract.
And more!
Attendees will leave feeling better connected with the Boston Housing Authority and more ready to succeed in the markets BHA serves.
Part of this event will be presented by Joanea Spencer, Director of Housing Search & Landlord Recruitment at the Boston Housing Authority.
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, February 1st
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, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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: 892 9934 8812 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
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Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
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.
In Februar we will be joined by Kelsey M. Buccelli, CPA, LLC. Kelsey specializes in assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses manage their finances by implementing record-keeping solutions designed to organize financial data. Whether you want to organize that pile of receipts so it is easier when April 15th is looming, or you want to take the profitability of your business to the next level by obtaining a better understanding of your finances, Kelsey M. Buccelli, CPA is here to support your individual needs and concerns.
Monday, February 6th
SWCLA Meeting Agenda
7:00p Douglas Quattrochi, Executive Director, MassLandlords, Inc.
This presentation will review the text of MassLandlords’ bill to increase the deleading credit from $1,500 per unit to $15,000 per unit. Attendees will learn:
Why lead paint needs more attention.
How this deleading credit will help solve this public health crisis.
How to ask your representative and senator to co-sponsor this legislation.
Attendees will leave feeling ready to email and call their representative and senator.
Before the meeting: Visit Find My Legislator and get the name of your representative and senator.
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
MassLandlords has filed bills and testified since we were founded in 2013. We list over a dozen related achievements on our policy page.
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 2,500 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
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.
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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: 837 1363 2737 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
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Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
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 presentation will cover community mediation, a free alternative to other conflict resolution strategies including court. This presentation will cover
How mediation leaves you in control of the outcome.
The differences between community mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and court.
What to expect to from a mediation.
Why go to mediation early, when problems first appear.
Types of landlord-tenant situations that could benefit
Behavior, noise, pets (even if rental assistance paid).
The nearly 80% success rate coming out of mediation.
How to access mediation.
And more!
Attendees will leave with an extra tool in our toolbelt for present or future conflict.
Jarling Ho, program manager for the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration
Community mediation can help break through conflict around late rent, unauthorized animals, unauthorized residents, and any number of other issues.
Part of this presentation will be given by Jarling Ho. Jarling manages the Housing Mediation Program in partnership with Community Mediation Centers across the state. She has over 15 years of experience in conflict management and has trained and coached hundreds of individuals in conflict management, restorative justice, legal research, and facilitation. Jarling’s career has spanned the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, working for charitable organizations, local government, and a multinational company. She has consulted for nonprofits and serves on the board of directors for Mediators Beyond Borders, International. Prior to joining the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration, she was the executive director of the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center in Los Angeles, California. She is a certified transformative mediator, earned her law degree at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon and her bachelor’s degree in Zoology at The Ohio State University.
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, February 8th
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, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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: 874 1111 9029 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
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Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
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.
Learn why and how owners operate with an LLC, Inc., or trust. This presentation will review:
How entities can help with estate planning, bankruptcy containment, and business growth.
Which form of entity is most commonly used by Massachusetts landlords?
Why trusts are now out of favor.
The basic outline for what you or your attorney will do to create an entity.
Whether you need to create an entity at all.
Attendees will leave knowing the basics of asset protection and whether it’s time.
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
Attorney Melissa Gleick. (With Permission.)
A lawsuit can have different consequences depending on your choice of entities
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 2,500 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
Part of this presentation will be given by Melissa A. Gleick, Esq.. Attorney Gleick concentrates her practice in several related areas, primarily elder law and corporate law. Specifically, she works on Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Equine and Pet Trust Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Small Business Planning.
Melissa was admitted to practice in Massachusetts after having earned her Juris Doctorate in 2007 from New England School of Law in Boston where she was a member of the New England Law Review and where she graduated cum laude. She earned her undergraduate degree from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts where she majored in Criminal Justice and graduated summa cum laude. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.
In 2013, Attorney Gleick was recognized by Worcester Business Journal and was awarded their 40 under Forty Award. In 2015 and again in 2017, she was recognized by Superlawyers Magazine and was awarded their Rising Star Award. She has hosted the Money Matters radio show and has presented seminars on various legal topics to MassLandlords and the Better Business Bureau.
Networking time will be moderated by Doug Quattrochi, Executive Director, MassLandlords, Inc.
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.
Thursday, February 9th
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, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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 2661 4436 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 205 0468 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) +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 817 2661 4436 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbjQNIWKkY
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Public: $21.00
Members: $7.00
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to asset protection .
Join us for our monthly meeting, this month we will hear from our new sponsor, Pawsitive ID K9 Services. Learn about their unique services, and how K9s are used to detect bed bugs. Pawsitive Identity K9 Services detect bed bugs in homes or businesses using highly trained canines, Kirby & Charlie. Tom & Nina Welch have had the incredible pleasure of raising, and working with a variety of dogs for over 30 years. For just under a decade, Tom worked with K9 Kirby, for a pest control company, but the K9 program was cut due to Covid. So, in April of 2020, Pawsitive Identity K9 Services was born. Charlie recently joined the team in December of 2021. Both canines, as well as Tom, are NESDCA certified.
Meetings are open to the public! Zoom tickets are $10. Zoom meeting information will be provided the day of the event. First-time in-person visitors can attend for $20 per person to “check us out,” with dinner included. If they decide to join, the $20 will be applied to an NWCLA membership, or sponsorship of choice, that night. Become a member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year!
Thursday, February 9th
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.
Our February speaker will be Attorney Mark Burrell. Attorney Burrell will talk about some of the issues he’s seeing in the many housing courts in which he practices and allow time for questions and potential answers to your landlord issues.
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, February 14th
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 purchase a ticket online at https://masslandlords.net/events and follow the registration instructions in the email sent immediately after completing your purchase.
MassLandlords.net/MWPOA Members pay annual MWPOA dues and each MWPOA meeting is free, just RSVP!
In person ticket – Public and Members other than MWPOA: $7
Zoom ticket – Public and Members other than MWPOA: $7
This presentation will review notices to quit, possibly the number one source of errors when attempting to access rental assistance or summary process (eviction). Attendees will learn about:
The CARES Act and how it remains in effect for “federally covered” buildings
7-day notices
14-day notices
30-day notices
90-day notices and other notices sent to occupants that do not fit the definition of “tenant”
Attendees will leave knowing why hiring an attorney is a good idea, or if you have to go it alone, how to increase your chances of successfully drafting and serving a notice.
Attorney Jordana Greenman
Notices to quit are your key to rental assistance or possession.
Part of this presentation will be given by Attorney Jordana Roubicek Greenman, a real estate lawyer and recipient of the Super Lawyers Rising Star award 2012-2020. Attorney 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 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 and has been working as co-counsel on a pro bono basis with the recent Boston Eviction Moratorium.
“Attorney Greenman is such a great source of common sense and specialized wisdom!” -David
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.
Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare and, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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: 825 5196 2743 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US Meeting ID: 825 5196 2743 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcRyd2iUji
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
Public: $12.00
Members: $4.00
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Notices to Quit .
This presentation will provide an overview of MassLandlords policy priorities, as set by the membership and implemented by staff. We will cover:
Latest results from the ongoing policy priorities survey.
Bills MassLandlords has filed or supports.
Bills MassLandlords is tracking in opposition.
Litigation against the Department of Housing and Community Development for withholding public records in connection with possible discrimination.
Plans to respond to rent control, right of first refusal, and other housing partisanship.
Members will have an opportunity ask questions, make suggestions, and leave knowing how much work we’re doing for housing providers like you.
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
Peter Vickery is an attorney at Bobrowski and Vickery LLC and MassLandlords Legislative Affairs Counsel
We work hard for housing providers in support of our mission to create better rental housing.
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 2,500 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
Part of this presentation will be given by Peter Vickery of Bobrowski & Vickery, LLC. Attorney Vickery practices law in Western Massachusetts where he focuses on landlord-tenant law (representing landlords in Housing Court) and discrimination defense (representing business owners in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination). He graduated from Oxford University (Jesus College) with a BA in Modern History; obtained his Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of the West of England in Bristol; his JD from Boston University School of Law; and his Masters in Public Policy & Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Attorney Vickery served one term on the Governor’s Council (the elected 8-member body that approves or vetoes the governor’s choice of judges in Massachusetts) and on the State Ballot Law Commission. As Legislative Affairs Counsel for MassLandlords he drafts bills, bill summaries, and testimony in the area of housing law, and writes amicus briefs in cases that have strategic significance for rental-property owners.
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 21st
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, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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: 862 4718 7921 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 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) +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 862 4718 7921 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kSWDvOOkR
Pricing
This event is closed to the public. Membership is required.
This presentation will show you 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. We will explain:
Why certification matters to:
State politics, and
Your bottom line.
Three levels of certification.
In-depth review of the Level One commitments.
Live demo of the test.
Recommended reading and/or course work.
A few sample questions.
How to use our certification imagery.
Enforcement.
Advertising.
Attendees will leave having enrolled as cML Level One™ (or knowing how to) and knowing how to prepare for the test.
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
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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 2,500 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, February 27th
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, unless stated otherwise, are not recorded.
Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and, unless stated otherwise, 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.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.
Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.
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: 897 0659 5412 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
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