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Attorney Sherwin will start his office hours by discussing any recently concluded cases or case law of interest.

After that, we'll be having open office hours about any rental real estate legal topics you may care to bring. This meeting is a great opportunity for members to learn from an experienced attorney.

We will not enter attorney-client privilege. We will not address questions in private. We will have a group discussion about legal topics of interest to attendees. Questions will be answered entirely at Attorney Sherwin's discretion and as time allows.

Part of this presentation will be given by attorney Adam Sherwin. Adam is an experienced real estate litigator with years of experience representing landlords, property owners, and other real estate professionals. He has extensive experience litigating real estate disputes before judges and juries and has obtained favorable decisions from the Massachusetts Appeals Court and District Court Appellate Division. He is also a long-time crash course instructor at the Cambridge headquarters and over zoom.

"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.

Fourth Wednesdays with Attorney Sherwin next on Wednesday, February 26th

Except for holidays and where his schedule requires otherwise, Attorney Sherwin will be available to members on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Zoom Chat Agenda

• 5:30 pm Start
• 6:30 pm Zoom Chat ends

Remember you can watch videos anytime at live events and training videos.

Participation is Easy

We have two formats of online events:

• 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 [email protected] 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.

Zoom Chat 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.

Password will be emailed and viewable online.

Topic: Fourth Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Adam Sherwin February 26, 2025
Time: Feb 26, 2025 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to open questions and answers.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Zoom Chat counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the rental real estate networking and training series.

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No presentation, no registration desk, just meeting up to chat and get to know one another. We need landlords & property managers large & small to attend. We can share our experiences and learn from one another.

• Make valuable local connections.
• Talk about local real estate developments.
• Learn more about city government.
• Ask us anything.

Attendees will leave having made some connections in a friendly and informal setting.

Monday, February 10th

Chat Agenda

• 6:30 pm Start
• 7:30 pm Chat ends

Location

Starbucks
101 West St.
Springfield, MA 01104

Food

Each person pays their own way. It is expected you order some coffee, tea or bakery items. No mooching!

Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge.

This event is operated by volunteers.

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No presentation, no registration desk, just meet up to chat and get to know one another. We will help you:

• Make valuable local connections.
• Hear about local real estate developments.
• Learn about best practices or what the law says.

Attendees will leave having made some connections in a friendly and informal setting. Our member hosts will be one or more of Rich and Erin.

"Last Mondays" Meetup in Worcester next on Monday, February 24th

We plan to hold this meetup the last Monday of every month.

Chat Agenda

• 6:00 pm Presentation
• 8:00 pm Chat ends

Location

Bay State Brewery (Upstairs)
112 Harding St
Worcester, MA 01604

Parking

Ample lot and street parking.

Food

Each person pays their own way. It is expected you order some food and/or drink. No mooching!

Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required. Walk-ins cannot be served; we will have no registration desk available and seating will be limited.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by volunteers.

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Learn everything you need to succeed as an owner or manager of residential rental property in Massachusetts.

This fast-paced course is strictly limited to 16 participants to allow for detailed discussion and Q&A. Course tuition includes:

• Small group session with the Executive Director, a trained presenter and experienced landlord, and the attorney.
• A comprehensive agenda, see below.
• Your choice of two books:
  • Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide by NOLO,
  • The Good Landlord by Peter Shapiro,
  • Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, and/or
  • The Housing Manual by H. John Fisher.
• A bound summary of all material presented.
• Breakfast pastries, coffee, tea.
• Lunch sandwiches, sodas, chips, cookies; all dietary requirements satisfied, please notify us when you purchase a ticket.
• A MassLandlords ballpoint pen.
• A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use "MassLandlords Crash Course graduate" on your marketing material.

You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate,
your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature.

Course Graduate Testimonials

"I simply wanted to reach out and express just how happy I am to have attended the landlording crash course. The presentation and delivery of the information was flawless and I certainly have walked away with a greater understanding of the intricacies that govern being an above average landlord/manager." - Michael Murray

“Mr. Quattrochi presented the course in a comprehensive and easy to follow step-by-step format. His PowerPoint presentation was provided to us, in a binder, as part of the course, and I took notes right on the pages. I find this part to be an effective tool because I can refer to it anytime I need to follow procedure. There’s more to it, but for a fun day, I personally, recommend this course to anyone in the Real Estate landlording/investing business, beginners in this profession as well as experience professionals.” - Edwin Rivera

"This has really been a great deal. 2 books, 8 hours 'class' time, bound notes/slides -- impressive value!" -Dawn

"I found this course extremely useful. It was completely professional and gave me a great new perspective." -Nicholas

"I’m glad there was more in depth discussion than just reading off the slides. I appreciate the opportunity for questions and practice." -Crash Course Graduate

"If I had done this 20 years ago. Oh my goodness!" -Crash Course Graduate

"Great overview of being a landlord in MA" -Crash Course Graduate

"Covered a lot of ground concisely, but still enough time for questions and insight. Worth every penny." -Crash Course Graduate

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 presentation will be given by Peter Vickery, Esq.. Attorney Vickery practices law in Western Massachusetts where he focuses on landlord-tenant law (representing landlords in Housing Court) and discrimination defense (representing business owners in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination). He graduated from Oxford University (Jesus College) with a BA in Modern History; obtained his Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of the West of England in Bristol; his JD from Boston University School of Law; and his Masters in Public Policy & Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Attorney Vickery served one term on the Governor's Council (the elected 8-member body that approves or vetoes the governor's choice of judges in Massachusetts) and on the State Ballot Law Commission. As Legislative Affairs Counsel for MassLandlords he drafts bills, bill summaries, and testimony in the area of housing law, and writes amicus briefs in cases that have strategic significance for rental-property owners.

"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.

Saturday, May 3rd

Crash Course Agenda

In-Person Course Agenda

• 8:30 am - Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants
• 8:45 - Rental markets
  • Urban, suburban, rural.
  • Luxury, college, professional, working, subsidized, rooming houses.
  • Airbnb.
• 9:00 - Property selection
  • Lead paint.
  • Charging for utilities.
  • Climate change risk.
  • Heat pumps.
  • Vinyl plank vs. hardwood floors.
  • Landlord trade-offs repairs vs. cleaning.
• 9:40 - Marketing and advertising
  • Getting the right applicants.
  • Small business branding tips and tricks.
  • Where to advertise.
• 10:05 - Break for ten minutes
• 10:15 - Finish marketing and advertising
• 10:35 - Applications and tenant screening
  • Criminal, credit, and eviction background checks.
  • Discrimination and fair housing.
  • Interactive tenant screening workshop.
  • Section 8.
• 11:30 - Tenancies
  • Lease vs Tenancy at Will.
  • Move-in monies.
  • Security deposits.
  • Pet rent.
• 11:50 - Break and Lunch, with free form Q&A
• 12:20 - Warranties and covenants
  • Water submetering.
  • Sanitary code.
  • How to raise the rent fairly.
  • Support animals.
• 12:40 - Dispute resolution
  • Eviction notices to quit.
  • Court process.
  • Move-and-store
  • Relocation assistance.
• 1:40 - Break for ten minutes
• 2:50 - Maintenance, hiring, and operations.
  • Tax advantages.
  • Property managers.
  • Contractors.
  • Building permits.
  • Extermination
  • LLCs and trusts.
  • Grants and alternative funding.
• 3:10 - Break for five minutes
• 3:40 - Overview of books and resources for further education
• 3:45 - Review of unanswered questions
• 4:00 - End Course

Please note that end time may vary based on questions.

Location

Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley
221 Industry Ave
Springfield, MA 01104

Food

• Breakfast:
  • Fresh bagels, large muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake slices and scones with cream cheese, butter, and jam
  • Fresh fruit platter
  • Assorted fruit juices and coffee
• Lunch:
  • Assorted gourmet sandwiches
  • Garden salad
  • Pasta salad
  • Assorted pastries
  • Soda, juice, water

*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!

• Public: $275
• Members: $250
• Card payments only. Events are cashless.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Massachusetts Crash Course in Landlording and Rental Real Estate.

Purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

Public attendees can purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Crash Course counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the rental real estate networking and training series.

Add our entire event calendar to yours:

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Add just this event to your calendar:

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Learn everything you need to succeed as an owner or manager of residential rental property in Massachusetts.

This fast-paced course is strictly limited to 16 participants to allow for detailed discussion and Q&A. Course tuition includes:

• Small group session with the Executive Director, a trained presenter and experienced landlord, and the attorney.
• A comprehensive agenda, see below.
• Your choice of two books:
  • Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide by NOLO,
  • The Good Landlord by Peter Shapiro,
  • Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, and/or
  • The Housing Manual by H. John Fisher.
• A bound summary of all material presented.
• Breakfast pastries, coffee, tea.
• Lunch sandwiches, sodas, chips, cookies; all dietary requirements satisfied, please notify us when you purchase a ticket.
• A MassLandlords ballpoint pen.
• A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use "MassLandlords Crash Course graduate" on your marketing material.

You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate,
your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature.

Course Graduate Testimonials

"I simply wanted to reach out and express just how happy I am to have attended the landlording crash course. The presentation and delivery of the information was flawless and I certainly have walked away with a greater understanding of the intricacies that govern being an above average landlord/manager." -
Michael Murray

“Mr. Quattrochi presented the course in a comprehensive and easy to follow step-by-step format. His PowerPoint presentation was provided to us, in a binder, as part of the course, and I took notes right on the pages. I find this part to be an effective tool because I can refer to it anytime I need to follow procedure. There’s more to it, but for a fun day, I personally, recommend this course to anyone in the Real Estate landlording/investing business, beginners in this profession as well as experience professionals.” -
Edwin Rivera

"This has really been a great deal. 2 books, 8 hours 'class' time, bound notes/slides -- impressive value!" -Dawn

"I found this course extremely useful. It was completely professional and gave me a great new perspective." -Nicholas

"I’m glad there was more in depth discussion than just reading off the slides. I appreciate the opportunity for questions and practice." -Crash Course Graduate

"If I had done this 20 years ago. Oh my goodness!" -Crash Course Graduate

"Great overview of being a landlord in MA" -Crash Course Graduate

"Covered a lot of ground concisely, but still enough time for questions and insight. Worth every penny." -Crash Course Graduate

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 presentation will be given by attorney Adam Sherwin. Adam is an experienced real estate litigator with years of experience representing landlords, property owners, and other real estate professionals. He has extensive experience litigating real estate disputes before judges and juries and has obtained favorable decisions from the Massachusetts Appeals Court and District Court Appellate Division. He is also a long-time crash course instructor at the Cambridge headquarters and over zoom.

"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.

Saturday, April 5th

Crash Course Agenda

In-Person Course Agenda

• 8:30 am - Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants
• 8:45 - Rental markets
  • Urban, suburban, rural.
  • Luxury, college, professional, working, subsidized, rooming houses.
  • Airbnb.
• 9:00 - Property selection
  • Lead paint.
  • Charging for utilities.
  • Climate change risk.
  • Heat pumps.
  • Vinyl plank vs. hardwood floors.
  • Landlord trade-offs repairs vs. cleaning.
• 9:40 - Marketing and advertising
  • Getting the right applicants.
  • Small business branding tips and tricks.
  • Where to advertise.
• 10:05 - Break for ten minutes
• 10:15 - Finish marketing and advertising
• 10:35 - Applications and tenant screening
  • Criminal, credit, and eviction background checks.
  • Discrimination and fair housing.
  • Interactive tenant screening workshop.
  • Section 8.
• 11:30 - Tenancies
  • Lease vs Tenancy at Will.
  • Move-in monies.
  • Security deposits.
  • Pet rent.
• 11:50 - Break and Lunch, with free form Q&A
• 12:20 - Warranties and covenants
  • Water submetering.
  • Sanitary code.
  • How to raise the rent fairly.
  • Support animals.
• 12:40 - Dispute resolution
  • Eviction notices to quit.
  • Court process.
  • Move-and-store
  • Relocation assistance.
• 1:40 - Break for ten minutes
• 2:50 - Maintenance, hiring, and operations.
  • Tax advantages.
  • Property managers.
  • Contractors.
  • Building permits.
  • Extermination
  • LLCs and trusts.
  • Grants and alternative funding.
• 3:10 - Break for five minutes
• 3:40 - Overview of books and resources for further education
• 3:45 - Review of unanswered questions
• 4:00 - End Course

Please note that end time may vary based on questions.

Location

Cambridge Innovation Center
14th Floor, Charles Conference Room
One Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02134

Please note: CIC has several buildings in Kendall Square, two of them being adjacent to each other. The correct location for this event is the building with light colored concrete, vertical windows and a Dunkin Donuts on the ground level. You will NOT see a CIC sign.

Accessing from the T

• Exit the Kendall T stop on Main St.
• Cross to the side of Main St. with the Chipotle and walk up the street towards Broadway, passing the Chipotle on your left.
• You will then round the corner to the left and One Broadway will be across the street diagonally.
• Cross over Third St. and Broadway to arrive at One Broadway.

For all attendees Upon entering One Broadway, you will need to check in with the lobby security. You'll just need to show your ID and let them know you're going to the MassLandlords event and which floor.

Parking

Accessible by T and highway. Parking available in several garages for weekend rates. See CIC Directions for details. Pilgrim Parking has affordable rates and is a short walk from the venue, click here for details

Food

• Breakfast:
  • Fresh bagels, large muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake slices and scones with cream cheese, butter, and jam
  • Fresh fruit platter
  • Assorted fruit juices and coffee
• Lunch:
  • Assorted gourmet sandwiches
  • Garden salad
  • Pasta salad
  • Assorted pastries
  • Soda, juice, water

*Please email [email protected] if you have any dietary restrictions and need a special meal.

*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!

• Public: $275
• Members: $250
• Card payments only. Events are cashless.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Massachusetts Crash Course in Landlording and Rental Real Estate.

Purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

Public attendees can purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Crash Course counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the rental real estate networking and training series.

Add our entire event calendar to yours:

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We'll be having open office hours about any rental real estate legal topics you may care to bring. This meeting is a great opportunity for members to learn from an experienced attorney.

We will not enter attorney-client privilege. We will not address questions in private. We will have a group discussion about legal topics of interest to attendees. Questions will be answered entirely at Attorney Greenman's discretion and as time allows.

Part of this presentation will be given by Attorney Jordana Roubicek Greenman. She is a real estate lawyer, recipient of the Super Lawyers Rising Star award 2012-2020, and one of Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers of 2022 and 2023. Her practice - with offices in Boston and Watertown - includes commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes, condominium association representation, general real estate litigation, and commercial and residential real estate closings. Attorney Greenman has a well-respected reputation for aggressively advocating for her clients' goals, and ensuring beneficial outcomes at a reasonable cost. She was an instrumental part of the team spearheading legal action opposing the Massachusetts and Boston eviction moratoriums, and is very active within the legal community. Attorney Greenman is a member of the Real Estate Council for the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association, writes columns for the Massachusetts Lawyers Journal and Real Estate Bar Association News, and regularly leads legal seminars for first-time homebuyers and small-property owners.

"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.

Third Wednesdays with Attorney Greenman next on Wednesday, February 19th

Except for holidays and where her schedule requires otherwise, Attorney Greenman will be available to members on the third Wednesday of every month.

Zoom Chat Agenda

• 4:30 pm Presentation
• 5:30 pm Zoom Chat ends

Remember you can watch videos anytime at live events and training videos.

Participation is Easy

We have two formats of online events:

• 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 [email protected] 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.

Zoom Chat 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.

Password will be emailed and viewable online.

Topic: Third Wednesday Office Hours with Attorney Greenman February 19, 2024
Time: Feb 19, 2025 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 858 7588 5936
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

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Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to open questions and answers.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Zoom Chat counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the rental real estate networking and training series.

Add our entire event calendar to yours:

Google: add our entire event calendar to Google calendar.

Outlook: add our entire event calendar to Outlook.

Add just this event to your calendar:

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We'll be having open office hours about any rental real estate legal topics you may care to bring. This meeting is a great opportunity for members to learn from an experienced non-attorney counselor.

We will not address questions in private. We will have a group discussion about legal topics of interest to attendees. Questions will be answered entirely at Peter's discretion and as time allows.

Attendance is capped at ten attendees for depth of discussion. If an office hours is full, check another person's office hours or try again next month.

Part of this event will be presented by Peter Shapiro. A graduate of MIT’s Master’s Program in City Planning, Peter founded the Housing and Mediation Services Program at Just A Start Corporation, a nonprofit housing group in Cambridge, MA. Since 1990, Peter and his team have been providing landlord counseling, mediation, training, landlord support groups, and homelessness prevention assistance across metro Boston and statewide. Peter now provides Helpline and Member services for MassLandlords, and also provides landlord counseling and mediation for the City of Boston. Peter is the author of: The Good Landlord -- A Guide to Making a Profit While Making a Difference.

"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.

Second Wednesdays with Peter Shapiro next on Wednesday, February 12th

Except for holidays and where his schedule requires otherwise, non-attorney counselor Peter Shapiro will be available to members on the second Wednesday of every month.

Zoom Chat Agenda

• 4:30 pm Presentation
• 5:30 pm Zoom Chat ends

Remember you can watch videos anytime at live events and training videos.

Participation is Easy

We have two formats of online events:

• 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 [email protected] 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.

Zoom Chat 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.

Password will be emailed and viewable online.

Topic: Second Wednesday Office Hours with Peter Shapiro February 12, 2025
Time: Feb 12, 2025 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 882 2419 7311
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

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Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to open questions and answers.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Zoom Chat counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the rental real estate networking and training series.

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No presentation, no registration desk, just meet up to chat and get to know one another. We will help you:

• Make valuable local connections.
• Hear about local real estate developments.
• Learn about best practices or what the law says.

Attendees will leave having made some connections in a friendly and informal setting. Our member hosts will be one or more of Rich and Erin.

"Last Mondays" Meetup in Worcester next on Monday, January 27th

We plan to hold this meetup the last Monday of every month.

Chat Agenda

• 6:00 pm Presentation
• 8:00 pm Chat ends

Location

Bay State Brewery (Upstairs)

112 Harding St
Worcester, MA 01604

Parking

Ample lot and street parking.

Food

Each person pays their own way. It is expected you order some food and/or drink. No mooching!

Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required. Walk-ins cannot be served; we will have no registration desk available and seating will be limited.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by volunteers.

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This presentation will review the text of MassLandlords' bill to enforce fire safety in rental housing. Our bill would give greater enforcement power to no-smoking rental agreements. A renter being evicted for smoking in a non-smoking apartment will be presumed liable if a third party can show the renter tampered with, covered or removed a smoke detector. The threat of eviction will prevent these harmful behaviors to keep residents respectfully housed and smoke detectors on their ceilings. Attendees will role play in a safe and supportive environment:

• How to approach your representative and senator.
• How to communicate why the present-day rules of evidence make it nearly impossible to enforce safe, smoke-free housing.
• How smoking in violation of rental agreements has hurt people.
• How to help your representative and senator file or cosponsor this bill.

Please join this practice session if you still need to learn about this bill or aren't sure whether you support it yet. We hope you will! You can join multiple sessions.

Attendees will leave feeling ready to email and call their representative and senator.

Before the meeting: Visit Find My Legislator and get the name of your representative and senator.

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.

"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, January 16th

Zoom Chat Agenda

• 5:00 pm Start
• 5:30 pm Zoom Chat ends

Remember you can watch videos anytime at live events and training videos.

Participation is Easy

We have two formats of online events:

• 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 [email protected] 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.

Zoom Chat 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.

Password will be emailed and viewable online.

Topic: Virtual Meeting Thu Jan 16th: Bill to be Filed for Fire Safety Enforcement in Rental Housing
Time: Jan 16, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85993558708

Meeting ID: 859 9355 8708
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

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• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US

Meeting ID: 859 9355 8708
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kuruRgK1

Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to An act relative to Fire Safety Enforcement in Rental Housing.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Zoom Chat counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

Add our entire event calendar to yours:

Google: add our entire event calendar to Google calendar.

Outlook: add our entire event calendar to Outlook.

Add just this event to your calendar:

Google: add just this event to Google calendar.

This presentation will review the text of MassLandlords' bill to enforce fire safety in rental housing. Our bill would give greater enforcement power to no-smoking rental agreements. A renter being evicted for smoking in a non-smoking apartment will be presumed liable if a third party can show the renter tampered with, covered or removed a smoke detector. The threat of eviction will prevent these harmful behaviors to keep residents respectfully housed and smoke detectors on their ceilings. Attendees will role play in a safe and supportive environment:

• How to approach your representative and senator.
• How to communicate why the present-day rules of evidence make it nearly impossible to enforce safe, smoke-free housing.
• How smoking in violation of rental agreements has hurt people.
• How to help your representative and senator file or cosponsor this bill.

Please join this practice session if you still need to learn about this bill or aren't sure whether you support it yet. We hope you will! You can join multiple sessions.

Attendees will leave feeling ready to email and call their representative and senator.

Before the meeting: Visit Find My Legislator and get the name of your representative and senator.

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.

"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.

Wednesday, January 15th

Zoom Chat Agenda

• 12:00 pm Start
• 12:30 pm Zoom Chat ends

Remember you can watch videos anytime at live events and training videos.

Participation is Easy

We have two formats of online events:

• 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 [email protected] 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.

Zoom Chat 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.

Password will be emailed and viewable online.

Topic: Virtual Meeting Wed Jan 15th: Bill to be Filed for Fire Safety Enforcement in Rental Housing
Time: Jan 15, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83877386915

Meeting ID: 838 7738 6915
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

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• +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US

Meeting ID: 838 7738 6915
Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kCXaxjTp7

Pricing

This event is closed to the public.

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.

Registration in advance is required.

This event will not be recorded.

Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to An act relative to Fire Safety Enforcement in Rental Housing.

Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

This Zoom Chat counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

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Google: add our entire event calendar to Google calendar.

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