Rental Applications, Member Choice TBA

[Jillian Campayno]

*Part I: Rental Applications

The critical step in a tenant screening process is the rental application. Is it complete? Is it true? And is it enough?

In this segment, we will review the general context in which tenant screening happens, covering credit, criminal, and housing history. Then we will review the MassLandlords application box-by-box, with examples completed. Can we verify their prior address? What do their pay stubs look like, or do they have proof of subsidy or other income? Why does it say "etc." under pets? Finally, we'll give guidance on how to communicate acceptance or rejection, and why ghosting an applicant may come back to haunt you.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to use the MassLandlords rental application, how to verify information presented, and how to rent knowing your new customers are likely to succeed.

*Part II: Member Choice TBA

We're holding this slot for educational content requested by members. What questions have you had lately? Know someone who would make a great speaker without a sales pitch? Email us at [email protected]. Tell us which location you want to attend (if it's not already clear from your ticket purchase history.)

Topic will be decided and announced shortly based on your suggestions.

*"No Sales Pitch" Guarantee

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 13th 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 Rental Applications

-7:50pm Member Choice

-8:30pm Networking

-9:00pm Doors Close

*Location

Twin Hills Country Club

700 Wolf Swamp Rd

Longmeadow, MA 01106

*Food

Hot buffet dinner, incl. salad and rolls

Cash bar

Hot Coffee & Tea

Dessert

*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and update the goals/restrictions field in your profile, we will accommodate you.

*Pricing

Open to the public. Membership is not required!

-Door:

Public: $40

Members: $35

-Early bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:

Public: $38

Members: $30

Nametags are printed for all early-bird tickets and premium members.

*Extra Credit

-First time attendees: Join as a member before leaving the event, your public ticket will be credited toward membership.

-Members: Bring a first-time attendee who joins at the event, your membership will be extended by one month free. No limit.