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
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.
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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.
- 6:10 pm Dinner
- 6:40 pm Introductions and short business updates
- 6:50 pm Presentation
- 7:50 pm Presentation ends
- 8:30 pm Doors close
Location
Twin Hills Country Club
700 Wolf Swamp Rd
Longmeadow,
MA
01106
Parking
Ample parking. Accessible for drop-off.
Food
Twin Hills always sets out an impressive spread:
- Cheese and crackers for networking time.
- 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 Account one 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.
Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!
- Door:
- Public: $92.00
- Members: $77.00
- Early-bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:
- Public: $82.00
- Members: $67.00
This event will not be recorded.
Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to State Sanitary Code .
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This sounds great but after just surviving a rough bout of Covid, we’re not dining indoors. Will this event be virtual as well and if so how do we zoom it? Thank you Doug et al for all your hard, smart work!
Susan Knightly
Hi Susan,
Unfortunately this will be an in-person event only. No zoom option. We hope you can join us at one soon!
Anyway to still get early bird pricing? I’m an engineer that works in a plant without WiFi accessibility for my phone. Didnt know there was a Noon deadline. Had end of day in mind.
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Is there anyway to still get the early bird pricing?
I’m an engineer that works in a plant without WiFi for my phone. I didn’t know there was a “noon” deadline for ticket purchase. I was hoping to purchase a ticket at lunch/this afternoon. I assumed 1 week prior to the event which is usually end of day.