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Hello, Bluesky! We're a nonprofit with a mission to create better rental housing. We educate landlords in Massachusetts on how to follow the law, give equal housing opportunity, and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.
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MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi presented to the Greater New Bedford Landlord Association last night about the 2026 rent control ballot initiative. We’re touring the state throughout December - find an event near you! https://loom.ly/SigYaZI
#rentcontrol #newbedford #landlord
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Salem Members, see you Monday! We're touring the state to challenge rent control. We need to stop it before it hits the ballot. Join us for a free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 8, 2025, at 6 p.m. https://loom.ly/mHZpzhw
#rentcontrol #stoprentcontrol
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Rent control will help big developers and corporate landlords the most, by making it easy to squash small housing providers. Find out what else they don’t want you to know and help us fight them. https://loom.ly/ZAJGVYs
#rentcontrol #election2026
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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@gbhnews.bsky.social reports: Boston Housing Authority delays Section 8 payments due to federal funding lag; landlords will only receive 25% payment for December at first. https://loom.ly/nIkEH1A

#section8 #massachusetts #landlord
Boston Housing Authority delays funds to Section 8 landlords after lag in federal funding
BHA is only releasing 25 percent of December landlord payment, remaining balance will be issued upon receipt of federal government funding
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December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Gov. Healey signs new law placing eviction moratorium on Mass. federal employees for nonpayment through Jan. 2026. Read more here: https://loom.ly/tlEWn1s

#evictionmoratorium #governmentshutdown #actsof2025 #mapoli
Eviction Moratorium for Federal Employees Expires Jan. 26; New Law Makes Permanent Provisions. - MassLandlords.net
Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025 prohibits evicting federal employees for nonpayment of rent during federal shutdowns. The current moratorium expires Jan. 26, 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2025! Three new directors. The Board resolved to expand the seats to eight. Read more: https://loom.ly/dMYzVG8
#nonprofit #massachusettslandlord
MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2025; Board Resolution Expands Seat Count to Eight - MassLandlords.net
The 2025 election resulted in three new directors. The Board resolved to expand the seats to eight. This article covers who won the 2025 election, who ran and how you can get involved next time.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Save the Date: First Friday Office Hours with MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. Come learn more about the 2026 rent control ballot initiative. https://loom.ly/Q-Z4Gn8
#rentalhousing #massachusetts #landlord #rentcontrol
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Landlord Basics: Our new feature offering overviews of the most important topics in rental housing. This month, we’re looking at security deposits, a complicated thing in Mass.! https://loom.ly/w-26EPI

#massachusettslandlord #securitydeposit
Landlording Basics: The Security Deposit in Massachusetts - MassLandlords.net
A high-level summary of security deposit law in Massachusetts, with references for further reading.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Springfield Members: Help stop rent control! Rent control is back on the ballot in 2026. We need to stop it. Join us for a free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. https://loom.ly/KKZGKUg
#rentcontrol #stoprentcontrol
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Why doesn’t the rent control ballot question mention it would take away owner rights? They know they can’t win if we know the truth. We’re challenging them to protect small housing providers before it’s too late. https://loom.ly/ZAJGVYs
#rentcontrol #election2026
December 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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New Bedford Members: Join us for a free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m.. at the Whaler Inn & Suites. Learn about rent control and why it's so important we challenge the ballot initiative. https://loom.ly/PT8xX9A
#rentcontrol
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Sometimes, you need to access your neighbor’s property to repair your own. Normally this is as simple as asking permission, but what do you do if they say no? Find out here. 
https://loom.ly/gInJ9YI
#notrespassing #trespassbond #landlord
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Haverhill Members: Help stop rent control! Rent control is back on the ballot in 2026. We need to stop it. Join us for a free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. https://loom.ly/QUSDAt0
#rentcontrol #stoprentcontrol
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Our December newsletter is out! Landlords Raising Rent in Anticipation of Ballot Initiative. Trespass Bonds. Landlording Basics: Security Deposits. Events and more! https://loom.ly/FahbfAI
#massachusettslandlord #rentcontrol #securitydeposit
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Pittsfield Members: Rent control is back on the ballot in 2026. We can fight it, but we need your help. Please make every effort to attend our free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. https://loom.ly/OlH7RQA
#rentcontrol
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Our Letter from the Executive Director for December 2025 reviews lots of policy work, including Mass Save and the Building Performance Conference. And rent control. https://loom.ly/jSQf-Yg
#rentcontrol #massachusettslandlord
Letter from the Executive Director for December 2025: Tenterhooks - MassLandlords.net
Our Letter from the Executive Director for December 2025 reviews lots of policy work, including Mass Save and the Building Performance Conference.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The 2026 ballot initiative includes an unconstitutional taking of landlords’ right to compensation - a fact that is being purposely left out. Understand what’s really at stake, in plain language. https://loom.ly/08SQ3RY

#rentcontrol #election2026
Rent Control 2026: The Unconstitutional Ballot Initiative That Could Cost You Dearly - MassLandlords.net
We believe the 2026 rent control ballot initiative is unlawful. Challenging it could put a stop to rent control in Massachusetts forever. Here’s what it says.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Unfunded rent control doesn’t work. Funded rent control is expensive. The ballot question lies to the public and is unlawful. The only way advocates can win is if they lie and cheat – help us stop them! https://loom.ly/ZAJGVYs
#rentcontrol #election2026
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Boston Members: Help stop rent control! Rent control is back on the ballot in 2026. We need to stop it. Join us for a free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. https://loom.ly/cv4GfMM
#rentcontrol #stoprentcontrol
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Why we’re challenging the rent control ballot question:
- Mass. already has rent control options!
- The question is misleading.
- The question is unlawful.
If we win, rent control could go away forever. If we lose, we pay. Can you help?
https://loom.ly/ZAJGVYs
#rentcontrol #election2026
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Landlords Raising Rent in Anticipation of Possible Rent Control Deadline; Nonprofit Loophole. Seeing Jan. 31, 2026 deadline for market-rate rent increases, landlords raised rent in anticipation on especially long-term renters. A loophole prevents the need. https://loom.ly/rUVlABE
#rentcontrol
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Salem Members: Help stop rent control! Rent control is back on the ballot in 2026. We need to stop it. Join us for a free informational meeting and fundraiser on Dec. 8, 2025, at 6 p.m. https://loom.ly/mHZpzhw
#rentcontrol #stoprentcontrol
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Being sneaky will cost Massachusetts dearly if rent control advocates get their lies on the ballot. There's still time to challenge them. Don’t lose your rights, fight! https://loom.ly/ZAJGVYs
#rentcontrol #election2026
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Report: Summary Process Filings Month Ending 2025 October 31. The number of filings this period is not statistically different from the pre-pandemic housing crisis baseline. https://loom.ly/gO8Gkm0
Filings Month Ending 2025 October 31 - MassLandlords.net
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2025 October 31
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November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Following a GoFundMe campaign, Massachusetts Urban Conservancy (MUC) now turns to local and regional grant funding sources as landowners line up to donate unbuildable urban parcels. https://loom.ly/6v-KEh0

#landlord #gogreen
MUC, Positioned for Success, Still Seeks Funding - MassLandlords.net
The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy (MUC), an offshoot of MassLandlords, has built a foundation for success, now raising funds for its first land preservation projects.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM