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Elections Results 2024: Deferred Seats

Posted on November 25th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our 2024 election concluded without election of a director. This seat will be deferred to 2025.

Judge to Order Boston to Show Rent Control Committee Origins

First Published November 18th, 2024 | Updated September 30th, 2025 Posted in policy - 2 Comments

Low winter sunlight shines on an ornate, late 19th century concrete structure. A modern steel skyscraper in shadow sits to the right of the building.

Sweeping order to issue against city in MassLandlords vs. City of Boston over public records from the rent stabilization advisory committee.

Horton v. Washington: Judge Rules No Retaliation in Landlord–Tenant Case

Posted on October 29th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A street view image of the property at 10 Waterloo St., Hyde Park, Massachusetts. It is a two-story building with beige siding and a small lawn out front.

The Eastern Housing Court ruled that tenants’ counterclaim in their summary process case did not meet the burden of proof for retaliation.

Letter from the Executive Director for November 2024: Writing Grant Proposals

Posted on October 25th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for November 2024 details two grants we’re pitching for, plus our work to modernize our services and offerings.

Ballot Question 1: MassLandlords Recommends Vote “Yes” to Hold the Legislature Accountable via Audit

Posted on October 23rd, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A faded image of the Massachusetts state house, with the words “Legislature: NO ACCESS” in bold red letters superimposed over it.

The legislature holds itself above the law, denying the state auditor access to evaluate its activities, and stating it can audit itself. It’s time for that to change.

When are Landlords Responsible for Crimes at Rentals? Chicopee Housing Authority, Former Director Named in Wrongful Death Suit

First Published September 24th, 2024 | Updated October 30th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A street view taken in autumn of a row of connected one-story brick apartment buildings at the end of a paved cul-de-sac. Trees with yellow and red leaves surround the buildings.

Plaintiffs allege CHA and Monica Blazic knew the accused was dangerous prior to the stabbing of Domingo Arocho. When is a landlord responsible for crime on their property?

Letter from the Executive Director for October 2024: MassLandlords Elections

Posted on September 24th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Our Letter from the Executive Director for October 2024 talks about housekeeping activities designed to ensure we continue to operate securely.

RealPage Automated Price-Optimization Software in DOJ Crosshairs for Possible Antitrust Violations

Posted on September 24th, 2024 Posted in News - 0 Comments

derivative illustration of the Sherman Antitrust Act on a piece of parchment with handwritten cursive, depicted as torn apart down the middle, with a large, black question mark overlaying the document.

Is it illegal collusion when thousands of landlords set rental prices based on an algorithm that includes nonpublic lease data? DOJ lawsuit will decide.

BlueHub Legislation Fails; Lawsuit Against Nonprofit Moves Forward

First Published September 24th, 2024 | Updated January 1st, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A black and white screen shot of a nonprofit compensation report from 2022, headed “Key Employees and Officers,” with three categories: Compensation, Related, and Other. Three names are visible: Michael Nilles (Interim President, Loan Fun and Ex Officio Board), who received $277,073 in “Compensation” and $48,554 in “other”; Kathryn Mchugh (Svp, Commercial Lending), who received $223,899 in “Compensation” and $39,086 in “Other”; and Elyse Cherry (CEO and Ex Officio Board Member), who received $150,627 in compensation, $638,507 in “Related” and $209,792 in “Other.”

Economic development bill stalls after legislative session ends; homeowners claim they were not adequately informed about shared appreciation mortgages.

MassLandlords Website rentcontrolhistory.com Halts Multiple Calls for Rent Control

First Published September 24th, 2024 | Updated November 10th, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Since its publication in winter 2024, our site rentcontrolhistory.com has been viewed more than 662,000 times. And all the attempts to revisit rent control have gone silent.