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Burlington, MA · Middlesex County
Property Management in Burlington, MA
Full-service management for Burlington rental owners: tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and accounting for single-family homes, condos, 2-4 family homes and small commercial space.
Current tenant? Pay rent or request maintenance in the tenant portal
The Burlington rental market
Renting Out a Property in Burlington
Burlington sits where I-95 / Route 128 meets Route 3, about 13 miles northwest of Boston. It is a major job center in its own right. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, the Burlington Mall and the offices along Middlesex Turnpike and the 3rd Avenue district all draw workers who would rather live close by than sit in traffic on 128.
The housing is mostly single-family. The town’s residents’ guide counts about 6,300 single-family homes, alongside 15 condominium complexes and 9 apartment complexes (2018 figures). Burlington was the fastest-growing town in Massachusetts after Route 128 opened in the 1950s, so much of that housing dates from the 1950s and 1960s.
There is no commuter rail station in town. The nearest trains are at Anderson/Woburn and Winchester Center, with MBTA and LRTA buses to Alewife and the Burlington Mall. For most Burlington renters, a driveway and an easy run to 128 matter more than transit.
Services
What We Handle for Burlington Owners
One team for the tenant, the rent, the repairs and the books.
Tenant placement & leasing
We market the property, screen applicants and prepare the lease. Many Burlington renters work at Lahey, along Route 128 or at the Mall, so a good listing leads with commute time, parking and condition. Tenant placement and leasing services
Rent collection
Rent is collected and reconciled every month in Buildium, so you can see what came in and what went out. How our rent collection works
Maintenance & repairs
With single-family rentals the owner usually carries the yard, the driveway and the roof. We coordinate repairs and renovations, plus snow and grass, through our network of contractors, plumbers, painters and handymen. Property maintenance and repairs
Accounting & reporting
Monthly owner statements, expense tracking and bill pay, and year-end 1099s and tax-ready reports, overseen by a founder with a CPA background. Rental property accounting
Good to know
What Burlington Landlords Should Know
A few rules and local realities that come up with Burlington rentals.
Older homes and the Massachusetts lead law
A lot of Burlington was built in the 1950s and 1960s, well before 1978. Under the state lead law, before a lease is signed on a pre-1978 rental, the owner must give the tenant the Tenant Lead Law Notification form and any lead inspection or compliance letters. If a child under six lives there, the unit must be deleaded or brought under interim control.
Heat from September 15 to June 15
The State Sanitary Code requires heat of at least 68 degrees from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 64 degrees overnight during the heating season, and no more than 78 degrees. In a single-family rental the boiler or furnace is usually the owner’s responsibility, so have it serviced before fall.
Broker fees since August 1, 2025
Massachusetts now requires the party who hires a broker to pay the broker’s fee. If you hire someone to market and lease your Burlington home, that cost is yours and cannot be passed on to the tenant.
Snow and the driveway
At a single-family, the lease should spell out who clears the driveway and walks. If it is the owner, we coordinate snow removal along with the rest of the maintenance.
General information only, not legal advice. Sources on mass.gov: Tenant Lead Law Notification, heating season guidance, broker fee FAQ.
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Nearby Towns We Serve
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FAQ
Burlington Property Management FAQ
Do you manage single-family homes in Burlington?
Yes. We serve owners throughout Burlington. Single-family homes make up most of the town’s housing, and we also manage condos, 2-4 family homes and small commercial properties.
Is there commuter rail in Burlington?
No. The nearest commuter rail stations are Anderson/Woburn and Winchester Center. Most Burlington renters drive, so parking and highway access are worth highlighting in a listing.
How do Burlington tenants request repairs?
Tenants log in to our Buildium tenant portal, where maintenance and service requests are tracked until the work is done. They can also pay rent online there.
How do I get started?
Call (617) 819-2485 or request a free rental analysis through our contact form, and tell us a little about your Burlington property.
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