Welcome To SMLA!
The Next Monthly Meeting: June 8, 2021 | 5:30PM | Zoom | REGISTRATION OPEN NOW |
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AdvocacyThe SMLA works on both state and city-levels to advocate for landlords and property managers in all issues of housing ordinances. Our legal team helps us navigate new legislation and we try to ensure landlords and property managers have the best tools to foster excellent tenant relations, maximize collections, and minimize evictions. | EmpowermentSMLA keeps you up-to-date with the news landlords and tenants in Southern Maine need to know in real time via:
| Good BusinessLandlords can cultivate their business with us. Membership to SMLA includes access to our meetings for timely and relevant educational offerings, professional networking opportunities, and community outreach. SMLA members have the advantage of EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS at a variety of useful area businesses and service providers. |
Portland Special Election News |
June 8 City Charter Commission Election - Meet the candidates and understand where they stand: |
Portland Rent Control Referendum
NEWS - 2/21/2021 City Releases New Rental Registration Forms; deadline to register before late fine is March 31, 2021 1/28/2021 SMLA Files Lawsuit 12/23/2020 SMLA Rent Control Letter to the City 12/4/20 City Releases Implementation Info for Recently Passed Citizen Initiative Referendum Ordinances | City of Portland Resources City's Rent Control Referendum FAQs Rental Housing Rights Document City Rent Board Information City of Portland Rent Board - Apply by 12/28 Sample "Letter to Tenants" PDF Rent Control Letter to Tenants Word Rent Control Letter To Tenants |
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
NEWS - 3/23/21 MaineHousing Rent Relief Program - March 2021 | Sample "Hardship Application" Operations Guides While these are much more than most small landlords need, there is good information that may be helpful. - COVID-19 Supplemental Operations Guide for Resident Services.pdf | Sample Letters to Tenants These letters are written by our members and shared with the group as a resource. There is no one correct way to reach out to your tenants. These are provided in the spirit of sharing what others are doing. - Sample letter to tenants - short.docx - Landlord's Letter to tenants _2 - long.doc |
View Our Latest Newsletter Online
Download the February 2021 Newsletter Newsletters Available To Members Only | Advertise With Us!Do you want to get the word out about your products and services? Advertise in our monthly Newsletter, emails, or website and expand your reach across the market. |
Vermont Mutual’s presentation to the SMLA:
This is must-have information for all landlords.
(Available for Download to SMLA Members Only.)
Click Here Download The Presentation
Be Aware: Kiddie Fire Alarm Recall
MEREDA 2020 Multi-Family Forecast for Southern Maine Available
Contacting City Council
Want to reach out to our city councilors and express your concerns, questions, and suggestions? Click on the links below to meet your councilors and contact them.
Postal Address: Phone: (207) 200-7963 Email: smlaemail19@gmail.com |
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