During this presentation we’ll pull up the Mass Save website and walk through what’s available. Attendees will learn:
How to save substantially (sometimes 100%) on whole-building insulation.
How heat pump water heaters are now eligible for rebates even if you replace gas.
What options there are for heat pumps.
And more!
If you work for CLEAResult or Mass Save and would like to add yourself as a co-presenter, just reach out! This will be a low-stress website tour without many PowerPoint slides.
Attendees will leave knowing how to take advantage of business-changing rebates and incentives for the benefit of your bottom line, your renters and our shared climate.
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
Blow-in cellulose installed in this multifamily building reduced heating costs and emissions by 30% each. Mass Save paid for 90% of the cost.
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
Our host for networking time is yet to be announced.
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, March 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: 856 3773 6571 Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
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Join us for our monthly meeting, Service and Emotional Support AnimalsJoin us for our monthly meeting, this month we will hear from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), presenting on the differences between service, companion and emotional support animals. Learn the legal rights of tenants and the crucial information to help us ensure they are not being discriminated against; intentionally or not.
Meetings are open to the public! This meeting will NOT be available on Zoom. 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, March 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.
The state sanitary code defines what every apartment in Massachusetts must do and be. Unlike the building code, which is usually inspected only at time of permit completion, the state sanitary code applies in all rentals all the time, and can be inspected at any time. Did you know it will be changed in half a dozen major ways starting April 1?
Few units are fully compliant as-is. We’ll review the new code in easy-to-understand detail and help you get a sense of where you may need to make repairs or improvements.
The state sanitary code is your biggest liability in a nonpayment situation, where a renter is being taken to court. They will be able to counterclaim based on the condition of the apartment. If you anticipate having any kind of conflict resolution process with a renter, it’s critical that your apartment is fully up to code and your position is one of blamelessness.
“This is my second time participating in the sanitary code session, and I still learned something new that we need to address in our building.” -Beatrice
“Presentation was VERY informative and thorough.” -Carol
MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
Keith O’Connor, Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement, City of Springfield
Amber Gould, 1st Associate City Solicitor for the City of Springfield
Your problem or theirs? The state sanitary code holds occupants responsible for some things, and landlords responsible for most everything else
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 event will be presented by Keith O’Connor, Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement for the City of Springfield.
Part of this event will be presented by Amber Gould, 1st Associate City Solicitor for the City of Springfield.
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, March 16th
Dinner Meeting Agenda
5:30 pm Sign-in and networking. Mix and mingle but don’t be shy! Introduce yourself to someone and you might make a valuable local connection.
Networking draws from Springfield, West Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Agawam, Southwick, Southampton, Easthampton, Northampton, Westhampton, Hadley, South Hadley, Granby, Amherst, Belchertown, Ware, Palmer, Warren, Monson, and Hampden.
Hot buffet dinner with choice of chicken, fish or vegetarian.
Salad and rolls.
Cash bar.
Whisky bread pudding.
Hot coffee and tea.
*Dietary restrictions: Purchase a ticket and set your preferences at My Accountone week prior to the event or earlier. Once set, preferences remain set for future events.
Masks welcome! Eating and drinking is not required. Please note: as we are unable to monitor the buffet, we are unable to offer a reduced ticket price for attendees who will not be eating.
