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Malden, MA · Middlesex County
Property Management in Malden, MA
Full-service management for Malden rental owners: tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and accounting for two-families, triple-deckers, condos, single-family homes and small commercial space.
Current tenant? Pay rent or request maintenance in the tenant portal
The Malden rental market
Renting Out a Property in Malden
Malden is about five miles north of downtown Boston and has two Orange Line stations: Malden Center and Oak Grove, the line’s northern end. Both also have Haverhill Line commuter rail to North Station, and the busway at Malden Center connects a long list of MBTA bus routes. For many Malden renters, the walk to the T is the first question.
The housing is dense and mostly older. Two-families and triple-deckers fill much of the city, with Victorian single-families around Fellsmere Park, many condo conversions and newer mid-rise apartment buildings around Malden Center. On the Revere line, the former Rowe’s Quarry became the large Overlook Ridge development.
Each neighborhood has its own feel, from Edgeworth in the southwest and Linden in the southeast to Maplewood, Forestdale, Bell Rock and the streets near Oak Grove. The Middlesex Fells runs along the western edge and the Northern Strand Community Trail crosses the city.
Services
What We Handle for Malden Owners
One team for the tenant, the rent, the repairs and the books.
Tenant placement & leasing
Malden renters often choose by distance to Malden Center or Oak Grove. We market the property with that in mind, screen applicants and prepare the lease, whether it is one condo or every unit in a triple-decker. 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
Two-families and triple-deckers mean shared systems, porches and back stairs. We handle service requests, 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 Malden Landlords Should Know
A few rules and local realities that come up with Malden rentals.
Older homes and the Massachusetts lead law
Much of Malden’s housing dates from the late 1800s and early 1900s. 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. Where the owner supplies heat to every unit of a two- or three-family, the whole building has to meet these temperatures.
Security deposits and last month’s rent
At move-in a landlord may collect only first month’s rent, last month’s rent, a security deposit of no more than one month’s rent, and the cost of a new lock. Each unit’s deposit must go into a separate interest-bearing account at a Massachusetts bank, with a receipt naming the bank and account number given within 30 days.
General information only, not legal advice. Sources on mass.gov: Tenant Lead Law Notification, heating season guidance, security deposit rules.
Nearby
Nearby Towns We Serve
Own rentals in more than one town? We manage across Metro North and the North Shore.
FAQ
Malden Property Management FAQ
Do you manage triple-deckers and two-families in Malden?
Yes. 2-4 family homes are a big part of Malden’s housing, and we manage them along with condos, single-family homes and small commercial properties.
Do you manage condos near Malden Center and Oak Grove?
Yes. We serve owners throughout Malden, including Malden Center, Oak Grove, Edgeworth, Linden, Maplewood and Forestdale.
How do Malden 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 Malden property.
Own a Rental in Malden?
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