Part I: The last time we had WayFinders (formerly HAP Housing) speak, we didn't get a clear answer about how misbehaving tenants lose their subsidies.
They've followed-up, and are going to give a presentation on this process. With waiting lists between eight and ten years in many parts of Massachusetts,
it only seems fair that misbehaving tenants should make way for a more deserving renter.
This part of the presentation will be presented by John Fisher of Wayfinders.
Part II: Renters like any of us can fall on hard times, especially when we're getting older or managing mental health conditions. Those of us in this situation can become a real
heartburn to our landlords. But fortunately there's a Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP). TPP is a state-funded
tool for renters at risk of eviction to receive supportive services. In many cases, TPP keeps the elderly and others in their rented units, turning a heartburn into a heartwarming story.
Come learn what this program is, how it works, and how you can activate it to help you in the future.
This part of the presentation will be presented by Jenny Pothier, LCSW, Program Director at MHA, Inc. Jenny's presentation will be tailor-made to show us how TPP
fits into the spectrum of rental subsidies, what kinds of tenants they can help, and how their 95% success rate makes TPP a tool that every landlord should have in their toolbox.
Thursday, May 10th
RHAGS Meeting Agenda
- 5:30pm Sign-in and Networking
- Cash bar
- 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.
- 6:00pm Buffet dinner
- 6:40pm State-wide Business Update and Member Minutes
- 7:00pm Local Updates
- 7:05pm Legal Update
- 7:10pm How Misbehaving Renters Lose their Subsidies
- 7:50pm How a Heartburn Tenant Can become a Heartwarming Story
- 8:30pm Networking
- 9:00pm Doors Close
New Location
Springfield Country Club
1375 Elm St
West Springfield, MA 01089
Food
- Hot buffet dinner, incl. salad and rolls
- Cash bar
- Hot Coffee & Tea
- Dessert (cookies, brownies, and blondies)
*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email hello@masslandlords.net, we will accommodate you.
Pricing
Open to the public. Non-members always welcome!
- Door:
- Public: $41.00
- Members: $31.00
- Early bird, reserve by 5/3 @ 12pm:
- Public: $36.00
- Members: $26.00
This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.