MassLandlords: Real Estate Events for Education & Networking

We will be hearing a detailed presentation from MassLandlords Executive Director, Doug Quattrochi, on the 2026 rent control ballot initiative, what it means for housing providers, and our long-term litigation strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn how to get involved, and support the effort. Credit card donations will be accepted during the event.

Monday, February 2nd
SWCLA Dinner Meeting Agenda

• 7:00p Event Start

We'll be having open office hours about any rental real estate topics you may care to bring. You can also ask about MassLandlords services or share feedback.

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

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

"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.

First Fridays with Executive Director Doug Quattrochi next on Friday, February 6th
Except for holidays or where his schedule requires otherwise, Doug will be available to members on the first Friday of every month.

Zoom Chat Agenda

• 12:00 pm Start
• 1:00 pm Zoom Chat ends

Mr. Scott McKenna, Partner, New England Surface Maintenance will be presenting information that can help you understand Asbestos, Vermiculite and Mold Removal best practices for MA Landlords.

We hope to explore questions like: How does this impact you? When should you think about reaching out? How we believe we are set up to best serve and partner with you as a landlord in MA.that can help you understand Asbestos and Hazardous Waste Removal best practices for MA Landlords.

Our meetings are "hybrid" meetings over both Zoom and in-person at the same time. Zoom participants may chat among themselves during the 5:30 to 6:20 time that the in-person group are having their networking and eating a buffet dinner.

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 11th
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 Start
• 5:30 pm Zoom Chat ends