The Bellus Lawsuits: Denying Leases for the Wrong Reasons Can Send Landlords to Court
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Bellus Real Estate is bringing landlords throughout the state to court, alleging that certain housing providers are unlawfully denying tenancies to addicts in recovery. Earlier this…
How Keyless Entry Systems Can Help You Manage Properties More Efficiently
Landlords need to use all possible tools at their disposal to facilitate the organization and management of their properties. Also, as a landlord, you are responsible for ensuring your tenants’…
Letter from the Executive Director for December 2021: Choose Our Next Director
In November, we continued to be active participants in the public policy space, developed our website and prepared for our annual elections. Our implementation of the new “price per unit”…
Notice of Annual Meeting: MassLandlords Annual Elections December 8 through 21, 2021
Each year in December we elect a member to the Board of Directors, and we also recognize a non-member with the MassLandlords Good Neighbor award. Our annual meeting this year…
Tips to Retain Your Ideal Off-Campus Student Tenants
As college students return to in-person learning nationwide, landlords everywhere are sighing in relief. With students back on campus, the demand for housing has skyrocketed, making it a lucrative opportunity…
How to Manage a Multiplex
For landlords looking to make a bit more on monthly rent payments, renting out multiplex apartments is a very attractive option. These rental properties offer the unique advantage of containing…
Elements of Tenant Screening and Why Is It Important
Whether you’re an aspiring landlord, a guru of real estate, or somewhere in between, you probably know just how difficult it can be to find a great tenant. In some…
Easy Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home
The housing market has been on a roller coaster for what seems like forever. It’s one of the most significant investments most people will make, and they want to make…
Move-Out Inspection 101: Basics Every Landlord Should Know
There are a few concepts every landlord has to know and make a habit of them. Examples include running tenant screening, signing a written rental agreement, and performing a move-out…