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About RHABC & Member Benifits
The Rental Housing Association of Berkshire County (RHABC) is a group of landlords and associates from around the county. The number of units a landlord owns is not a factor in the Association. Typically, they own anywhere from 1 to 100 apartments. The organization is run by member volunteers who donate their time to fight for your rights. - Additional volunteers are always welcomed. Members have access to the member only section of the website where they can list their rental units for free. The website is advertised DAILY in the local circulations and the ads are paid for by the association. The website is continually evolving with new information always being added. There are also links to numerous websites for quick and easy access. Links such as the state website, the Mass general laws, the state sanitary codes, the security deposit law, and many more. There are downloadable files including: sample forms, an eviction process outline, a security deposit outline, members list, newsletters, notification forms, landlord & management tips, screening tips and more. Members receive a monthly newsletter, which contains information about the ongoing landlord/ tenant issues. Issues including legislation, courts, new state and federal laws. There is a monthly membership meeting which cover a wide variety of topics and speakers. Speakers include judges, attornies, state & local agencies, trades people, and many others depending on what issues are at hand. Topics vary from evictions, security deposits, lead laws, drugs, taxes, etc... The yearly dues are $65 per year. The general membership meeting has an option dinner before the speakers, which is a great time for networking and discussing issues with other landlords. This website is provided by RHABC for its members and the general public. While designed to provide information that is both accurate and authoritative in regard to the subject matter covered, it is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or investment advice. If legal advice or other expert advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. RHABC disclaims all liability for the actions taken as a result of communications from or to its members, officers, or directors.
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