All Forum Posts by: Jillian Campayno

*Part I: 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.

*Part II: Surprising Pro Tips for Insurance

Do you have ordinance or law coverage? Are you prepared for any disaster? Whether it's a fire or a lawsuit, you need insurance to protect your assets. We'll start off with insurance do's and don'ts and the top five ways to reduce claims and premium costs. We'll then explain the difference between replacement cost vs cash value, the need for vacancy insurance, and common things landlords miss that increase litigation exposure.

This part of the presentation will be given by Matthew Pelrine, Account Executive for NorthStar Insurance Services. Matthew works with clients to implement comprehensive and cost-effective insurance and risk management solutions; his main areas of focus include real estate and construction. In addition to his work with NorthStar, Matt has served on the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston’s Board of Directors since January, 2016 and was elected as the Association’s Treasurer this past January. Prior to joining NorthStar in 2013, Matt proudly served our country with the United States Marine Corps for six years. Matt is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he played on the men’s lacrosse team.

*Have you seen our Leave Stuff, Take Stuff Table?

Market your business, pick up handouts, give away an old doorknob. Everything goes on our first-come, first-served display table at all our events. Please bring business cards, brochures, coupons. And feel free to pick up your own uncollected marketing materials at the end. Everything not claimed end-of-night may be chucked.

*"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.

*Tuesday, November 19th Cambridge Meeting Agenda

-5:30pm Sign-in and Networking

Networking draws from Cambridge, Boston, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, and Malden.

-6:00pm Buffet Dinner

-6:40pm Executive Director Doug Quattrochi with the MassLandlords Business Update

Member Minutes - Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)

-7:00pm Member Choice TBA

-8:30pm Surprising Pro Tips for Insurance

-9:00pm Doors close

*Location

Cambridge Innovation Center

1 Broadway (5th Floor)

Cambridge, MA 02142

*Food

-Buffet, incl. salad and rolls

-Water, sodas

-Cookies

*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email [email protected], we will accommodate you.

Leftover food is donated to members and/or homeless shelters.

*Pricing

Open to the public. Membership is not required!

-Door:

Public: $24

Members: $19

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

Public: $22

Members: $14

Nametags are printed for early-bird public, early-bird member, and premium members only.

*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.

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events

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 Legislative Affairs Counsel, an 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 coupon for 10% off any MassLandlords annual membership.
*A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use "MassLandlords Crash Course graduate" on your marketing material.

*Saturday, December 7th, 2019 Agenda
-8:30 am - Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants
-8:50 - Rental markets
Urban, suburban, rural
Luxury, college, professional, working, subsidized, rooming houses
-9:05 - Property selection
Lead paint (Legal highlight)
Utilities
Bones vs surfaces
Amenities
Repairs and renovations
Durable vs beautiful
What if I'm stuck with what I've got?
-9:20 - Sales and marketing 101 for rental property managers
Marketing rentals
Sales process
Staying organized
Branding a small business
Getting more or fewer calls
Tips and tricks
-10:05 - Break
-10:15 - Applications and screening
Criminal, credit, eviction
Discrimination (legal highlight)
Tenant Screening Workshop
-11:10 - Rental Forms
Lease vs Tenancy at Will
iCORI
Eviction notices
-11:35 - Legal Matters start
Late fees
Security deposits
Eviction process
Move-and-store
Water and electrical submetering
Housing Court vs District Court
Warranty of habitability
Inspections
Subsidies
Rent control
-12:00 - Break and Lunch, with free form Q&A
-12:30 - Legal Matters finish
-1:10 - Maintenance, hiring, and operations
Keeping the rent roll and expenses
Filing taxes
To manage or not to mange
Tenants as customers
Notifying tenants
Extermination
Monitoring contractors
Lease violations and conflict resolution
Record keeping
-1:50 - Overview of books and resources for further education
-1:55 - Review of unanswered questions
-2:05 - End

*Location
Cambridge Innovation Center
11th Floor
One Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02134

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
Fruit salad
Assorted pastries
Soda, juice, water

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

*Pricing
Online:
-Non-members: $205
-Members: $195 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)

Online registration required. All ticket sales final.

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events

On Monday, September 16, 2019, a significant ruling was issued by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the case of Davis v Comerford. The landlord requested rent be set aside in escrow. The renter argued that not only was escrow unwarranted in this case, but rent escrow was illegal in all cases.

Attorney Peter Vickery will walk us through the amicus brief MassLandlords filed in the case of Davis v Comerford. He will also review the tenant brief and spend most of the hour on the final decision by the SJC. In the decision, the court established guidelines for rent escrow motions. Attendees will leave understanding the factors judges must consider when evaluating rent escrow motions. Suitable for landlord-tenant attorneys and advanced self-represented DIY landlords. All are welcome.

*Friday, November 8th
-12:00pm Webinar Begins
-1:00pm Webinar Ends

*Registration
-Public: $6
-Members: $3

Upon purchasing, you will be registered. A password for the webinar will be sent day-of. Registrants will also have full access to the recording to watch or rewatch any time after the webinar is completed.

*Zoom webinar
-https://zoom.us/j/265729407
-Password will be emailed to registrants day-of 8am.

-Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16468769923,,265729407# or +16699006833,,265729407#

-Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968

-Webinar ID: 265 729 407

-International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aezzlVDnur

Purchase your seat at: MassLandlords.net/events

*Part I: The Certified Massachusetts Landlord™ In-Depth

MassLandlords is launching our new optional state-wide certification! This segment will review the certification in-depth, covering best practices, the upcoming exam, and our continuing education opportunities.

We will start with the certification context, including a review of existing professional certifications for owners and managers of residential real estate. Then we'll review the motivations for creating our own program, and share our end vision. We will give a step-by-step guide for how to start certification online and what to expect with the exam, which will be available January 2020.

This part of the presentation will be given by MassLandlords staff.

*Part II: Eviction and Serving Notices to Quit

Try as we might, not every tenancy is stable and not every tenant recognizes this and leaves promptly. Sometimes we need to start "summary process", which is the legal term for a Massachusetts eviction. This segment walks us through the eviction process with emphasis on the serving of notices by constables and sheriffs.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the notice to quit, summons and complaint, and execution. We'll go over how to serve notice and will share some stories of service gone wrong.

This part of the presentation will use MassLandlords repertoire slides and will be given by Mark Weisberg, constable.

*Have you seen our Charles River volunteer website? Market data available on rent levels for Waltham and surrounding areas. We encourage you to also take the poll on your current views of the rental market. Use the "Contact Us" form to request a login at crrha.org

*"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.

*Tuesday, November 5th Charles River Meeting Agenda

-6:00pm Sign-in/Networking

Networking draws from Waltham, Newton, Weston, Watertown, Wellesley, Wellesley Hills, Lincoln, Dover, Arlington, Belmont, and the western ends of Cambridge and Boston.

-6:10pm Pizza and sodas provided

-6:40pm Executive Director Doug Quattrochi with the MassLandlords Business Update

Member Minutes - Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)

-7:00pm Certification In-Depth

-7:40pm Eviction, Serving Notices

-9:00pm Doors Close

*Location

The Conference Center at Bentley University

175 Forest St

Waltham, MA 02452

*Parking

Lots of parking available at this hour.

*Food

Pizza, salad

Soda, Water

Cookies

Please feel free to bring a dinner that meets your dietary goals/restrictions

*Pricing

Open to the public. Membership is not required!

-Door:

Public: $34

Members: $29

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

Public: $32

Members: $24

Premium Members: No charge and no need to register

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events

*Part I: Free Remediation of Asthma Triggers

You'd expect the Pioneer Valley to have fresh clean air, but actually Hampden and Hampshire counties consistently receive failing grades from the American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report. That's because the Pioneer Valley is like "the LA of Massachusetts," trapping smog and ozone that blow here from the rest of the country. You won't stay in business long if your renters can't breathe.

Fortunately, you can get a free home assessment for asthma triggers or other health issues, free education for your renters on keeping the premises clean, and best of all, free kitchen and bathroom ventilation, free carpet removal, free pest management, free leak repair, and free mold remediation. The only catch is your renter needs to be on medicaid, medicare, or have been to the ER or hospital for an asthma attack in the last year. Renters and homeowners are eligible to participate.

This part of the presentation will be given by Sarita Hudson, Director of Programs and Development for the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts. Sarita brings over 25 years of experience managing programs, developing coalitions, and building community capacity on issues including sexual violence prevention, women's rights, and social justice. She is a member of the Steering and Healthy Housing Committees of the Massachusetts Asthma Action Partnership, the American Lung Association's Asthma in Adults Leadership Team and Board Member of Safe Passage. Sarita holds a Master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School.

*Part II: Meet the Sheriffs

Who would you call if you had to give a tenant an eviction notice? One option would be to call the Sheriff. We'll be talking with the Sheriffs about civil process (meaning, eviction notices) and all that this entails.

We'll hear stories of evictions they've managed, learn why we should hire professionals instead of doing it ourselves, and then learn how to do it ourselves anyway if we want.

Make the acquaintance before you need to hire them. This is a rare opportunity to learn from experienced county officials.

This part of the presentation will be given by Chief Deputy Bob Hoffman and others from the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. What they discuss will be applicable to owners in other counties, as well.

*Thursday, November 14th 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 Health Institute of Pioneer Valley
-7:50pm Hampden County Sheriff
-8:30pm Networking
-9:00pm Doors Close

*Location
Munich Haus
13 Center St
Chicopee, MA 01013

*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.

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events

*Part I: Topic TBA
We're holding this slot for educational content requested by members. Suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

*Part II: Section 1031 Exchanges
What's the biggest tax savings ever? How about if you saved over $100,000? Come learn about IRS Section 1031, which allows owners to avoid recapture tax.

In a nutshell, owners can depreciate their property, saving tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes over the life of the building, and then they can sell out and transfer that money into new property of like kind without paying recapture tax. Everyone serious about rental property as an investment vehicle should understand Section 1031. But it's not for the faint of heart! Tight timelines are involved. If you do it only once if your life, it will still save you $100,000 or more, depending on the value of your property.

This part will be presented by Chris Brown of Edmund & Wheeler.

*Have you seen our Leave Stuff, Take Stuff Table?
Market your business, pick up handouts, give away an old doorknob. Everything goes on our first-come, first-served display table at all our events. Please bring business cards, brochures, coupons. And feel free to pick up your own uncollected marketing materials at the end. Everything not claimed end-of-event may be chucked.

*"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, November 13th Meeting Agenda
-5:30pm Sign-in/Networking
Networking draws from Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Leicester, Paxton, Holden, West Boylston, Boylston, Grafton, Upton, Northbridge, Sutton, Oxford, Charlton, Spencer, Oakham, Rutland, Princeton, Clinton, and Sterling.
-6:15pm Buffet Dinner by The Vintage Grille
-6:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
Member Minutes - Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
-7:00pm Rich Merlino Meeting Introduction
-7:05pm Member topic TBA
-7:45pm Section 1031 Exchanges
-9:00pm Doors close

*Location
Worcester Technical High School
1 Skyline Dr
Worcester, MA 01603

*Parking
There is ample free parking in the first lot you see, in the covered garage to your left, on top of the garage (entrance further down road), and around the back of the school

*Food
-Cheese and crackers, sodas, water, coffee, decaf
-Hot buffet dinner, incl. salad, rolls
-Cookies, brownies, and/or blondies
*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email [email protected], we will accommodate you.

*Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!

-Door:
Public: $24
Members: $19
-Early-bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:
Public: $22
Members: $14

Premium Members: No charge and no need to register

*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.

Tickets at MassLandlords.net/events

*Part I: Qualified Opportunity Zones

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 granted states the power to define Qualified Opportunity Zones, which offer tax-deferred or tax-free investment opportunities to landlords and businesses alike. We'll review this process and show areas in your neck of the woods that would qualify.

This part of the presentation is MassLandlords repertoire and will be given by MassLandlords staff or an accountant TBA. (Want to speak? Let us know.)

*Part II: Laws by Chapter and Verse

The Massachusetts General Laws will be made plain by looking at them in a logical, orderly way. We'll glide over the laws by chapter and verse, pointing out the highlights, key points, and gotchas. After this presentation, you'll be better prepared to find and read the laws for yourself. Anytime someone makes up, "That's against the law!" you'll be able to say, "Well, let's see what section that might be in."

Do you have a sign on your building? You should! Have you told another landlord someone didn't pay you rent? You shouldn't! All this and more.

This part of the presentation is MassLandlords repertoire and will be given by MassLandlords staff or an attorney TBA. (Want to speak? Let us know.)

*Have you seen our Leave Stuff, Take Stuff Table?
Market your business, pick up handouts, give away an old doorknob. Everything goes on our first-come, first-served display table at all our events. Please bring business cards, brochures, coupons. And feel free to pick up your own uncollected marketing materials at the end. Everything not claimed end-of-night may be chucked.

*"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.

*Tuesday, October 15th Cambridge Meeting Agenda
-5:30pm Sign-in and Networking
Networking draws from Cambridge, Boston, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, and Malden.
-6:00pm Buffet Dinner
-6:40pm Executive Director Doug Quattrochi with the MassLandlords Business Update
Member Minutes - Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
-7:00pm Commercial Lending 101
-8:30pm Networking
-9:00pm Doors close

*Location
Cambridge Innovation Center
1 Broadway (5th Floor)
Cambridge, MA 02142

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.

*Food
-Buffet, incl. salad and rolls
-Water, sodas
-Cookies
*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email [email protected], we will accommodate you.

Leftover food is donated to members and/or homeless shelters.

*Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!

-Door:
Public: $24
Members: $19

-Early-bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:
Public: $22
Members: $14

Nametags are printed for early-bird public, early-bird member, and premium members only.

*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.

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events

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 Legislative Affairs Counsel, an 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 coupon for 10% off any MassLandlords annual membership.
*A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use "MassLandlords Crash Course graduate" on your marketing material.

*Saturday, October 19th, 2019 Agenda
-8:30 am - Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants
-8:50 - Rental markets
Urban, suburban, rural
Luxury, college, professional, working, subsidized, rooming houses
-9:05 - Property selection
Lead paint (Legal highlight)
Utilities
Bones vs surfaces
Amenities
Repairs and renovations
Durable vs beautiful
What if I'm stuck with what I've got?
-9:20 - Sales and marketing 101 for rental property managers
Marketing rentals
Sales process
Staying organized
Branding a small business
Getting more or fewer calls
Tips and tricks
-10:05 - Break
-10:15 - Applications and screening
Criminal, credit, eviction
Discrimination (legal highlight)
Tenant Screening Workshop
-11:10 - Rental Forms
Lease vs Tenancy at Will
iCORI
Eviction notices
-11:35 - Legal Matters start
Late fees
Security deposits
Eviction process
Move-and-store
Water and electrical submetering
Housing Court vs District Court
Warranty of habitability
Inspections
Subsidies
Rent control
-12:00 - Break and Lunch, with free form Q&A
-12:30 - Legal Matters finish
-1:10 - Maintenance, hiring, and operations
Keeping the rent roll and expenses
Filing taxes
To manage or not to mange
Tenants as customers
Notifying tenants
Extermination
Monitoring contractors
Lease violations and conflict resolution
Record keeping
-1:50 - Overview of books and resources for further education
-1:55 - Review of unanswered questions
-2:05 - End

*Location
Cambridge Innovation Center
14th Floor
One Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02134

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
Fruit salad
Assorted pastries
Soda, juice, water

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

*Pricing
Online:
-Non-members: $205
-Members: $195 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)

Online registration required. All ticket sales final.

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events

Associate Justice Jonathan Kane was sworn in to the Western Division Housing Court on August 9, 2019. We will give a warm welcome to Judge Kane, learn about his approach to landlord-tenant law, and share our perspectives on how the court can continue to serve all the residents of our Commonwealth, especially in the west.

Judge Kane will be accompanied by Clerk Magistrate Doherty, whom we welcomed earlier this year. The Clerk Magistrate will answer any remaining or additional questions from last time.

"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, October 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 Associate Justice Jonathan Kane, Clerk Magistrate Michael Doherty
-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.

*Part I: Repair and Renovation Laws and Regulations
-We'll be reviewing Massachusetts laws on residential repair and construction. We'll cover which trades require being licensed, which kinds of contractors must be registered, and we'll cover permits and inspections. The goal is to give owners and managers knowledge to identify contractors who operate by the book, or a roadmap to become licensed in your own right. As landlords we must remain compliant at all times with the sanitary code and Chapter 93A the consumer protection statute. Improperly done work will land us in hot water with our renters.

*Part II: How to Vet and Manage Contractors
-In this part of the meeting we'll be talking about best practices for jobs big and small. Can you screen a contractor like you can a renter, knowing that the person you do business with is not going to take your money and run? How can you get a contractor to show up each day? What do you need to do to protect yourself against delays, cost overruns, or bad decisions? How do you manage access to the premises, surprises, bidding, and subs? This will be a moderated discussion.

These presentations and discussions will be given by MassLandlords volunteers and staff.

*Have you seen our Leave Stuff, Take Stuff Table?
Market your business, pick up handouts, give away an old doorknob. Everything goes on our first-come, first-served display table at all our events. Please bring business cards, brochures, coupons. And feel free to pick up your own uncollected marketing materials at the end. Everything not claimed end-of-event may be chucked.

*"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, October 9th Meeting Agenda
-5:30pm Sign-in/Networking
Networking draws from Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Leicester, Paxton, Holden, West Boylston, Boylston, Grafton, Upton, Northbridge, Sutton, Oxford, Charlton, Spencer, Oakham, Rutland, Princeton, Clinton, and Sterling.
-6:15pm Buffet Dinner by The Vintage Grille
-6:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
Member Minutes - Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
-7:00pm Rich Merlino Meeting Introduction
-7:05pm Repair and Renovation Laws and Regulations
-7:45pm How to Vet and Manage Contractors
-9:00pm Doors close

*Location
Worcester Technical High School
1 Skyline Dr
Worcester, MA 01603

*Parking
There is ample free parking in the first lot you see, in the covered garage to your left, on top of the garage (entrance further down road), and around the back of the school

*Food
Cheese and crackers, sodas, water, coffee, decaf
Hot buffet dinner, incl. salad, rolls
Cookies, brownies, and/or blondies
*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email [email protected], we will accommodate you.

*Pricing
Open to the public. Membership is not required!

-Door:
Public: $24
Members: $19

-Early-bird, reserve seven days prior by 12pm:
Public: $22
Members: $14

Premium Members: No charge and no need to register

*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.

Tickets at: MassLandlords.net/events