Tag: rent control
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Brookline’s rent control bid advances through state legislature
Brookline’s push to reestablish a cap on rent increases cleared another hurdle this month, with the town’s home rule petition winning initial approval in the Massachusetts Senate, a procedural step before a final vote in that chamber in April. If approved, the…
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MA rent control opponents say initiative would hurt small landlords
Advocates for small property owners describe the rent control proposal likely headed for next fall’s ballot as the most “restrictive and aggressive” the state has seen to date, and say it would be detrimental to small landlords. Small property owners…
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Small landlords push back against rent control ballot proposal
Advocates for landlords describe the rent control proposal likely headed for next fall’s ballot as the most “restrictive and aggressive” the state has seen. Advocates for small rental property owners describe the rent control proposal likely headed for next fall’s…
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Rent control measure advances toward 2026 ballot as housing debate intensifies
The responses grew louder each time Dorchester resident Antonio Ennis started a new chant in the small meeting room inside Church on the Hill. “What do we want?” Ennis called out, rousing the crowd. “Rent control!” dozens of Massachusetts residents…
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Owners push back against proposed rent control ballot question
Advocates for small property owners describe the rent control proposal likely headed for next fall’s ballot as the most “restrictive and aggressive” the state has seen to date and say it would be detrimental to small landlords in the industry.…
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Rent control could soon be in the hands of Massachusetts voters
A measure that would slap restrictions on rent hikes across the state is hurtling toward the 2026 statewide ballot, pitting rent control advocates against Massachusetts’ largest real estate associations. The ballot question — which would tie rent increases to rises…
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At-Large council candidates differ on policing, housing and school reform
At-Large City Council panel: (from l to r) Marvin Mathelier, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Will Onouha, Henry Santana, Alexandra Valdez, Frank Baker and Ruthzee Louijeune. Photo by Jacqueline Manetta. A forum for candidates running for at-large seats on the Boston…