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Uncompensated Public Use of Private Property? Stop Rent Control!

First Published November 4th, 2025 | Updated March 31st, 2026

The 2026 rent control ballot initiative removes landlords' right to compensation and is unconstitutional. Help us before it's too late: Donate today.

Rent Control Ballot 2026: Content and Analysis

First Published November 3rd, 2025 | Updated March 24th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

From Andrea Park, Mass. law Reform Institute, Mark Martinez, Mass. Law Reform Institute, Joel Feldman, Heisler, Feldman and Ordorica PC. Re: Proponent’s Response to Draft Summaries. Referencing G.L 40P in the summary would create confusion for voters... summarizing the language in plain English would be... necessarily partisan.

The rent control ballot initiative proposed for 2026 deletes Chapter 40P, so we review the key provisions of Chapter 40P being deleted and what the new text would propose.

Press Release: White Paper Pushes For Compensated Form of Rent Control via Ballot Question Alternative

First Published January 16th, 2026 | Updated March 20th, 2026 Posted in policy, press releases - 0 Comments

Our white paper encourages legislators to supersede the 2026 Massachuetts rent control ballot question, for which signatures have been gathered.

30, 50, 100% : Laura Frost’s Rent Increase Data Keeps Changing

First Published March 26th, 2026 | Updated April 4th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Two women sit at a table in the State House. The woman on the left is looking down at some papers. The woman on the right is speaking into a tabletop microphone.

Frost’s testimony provided at the March 17 rent control hearing seemed to differ from prior media statements.

Verification of Disability for Reasonable Accommodation

First Published July 11th, 2015 | Updated April 3rd, 2026

Under MA law, landlords must make a reasonable accommodation for a renter living with a disability. This form covers emotional support animals and more.

Notice of Missed Payment During COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium

First Published April 29th, 2020 | Updated April 3rd, 2026

COVID-19 Notice of Missed Payment for use during the Massachusetts eviction moratorium. Do not issue a standard notice to quit, use this instead.

Storage Agreement (Fixed Term)

First Published October 16th, 2025 | Updated April 2nd, 2026

A brightly lit storage area with wood paneling and wood shelves contains a painting, a table, skis, a bicycle, some wire metal shelves, two cardbox boxes and personal effects.

Members can download a rental agreement to rent a storage space or a garage in Massachusetts, separate from any residential tenancy.

Parking Agreement (Fixed Term)

First Published October 16th, 2025 | Updated April 2nd, 2026

A close-up of pavement shows parking spaces indicated by yellow lines with yellow numbers. Spaces number 4 and 6 are visible. Licensed Claudio Schwarz for Unsplash.

Members can download a rental agreement to rent a parking space in Massachusetts, separate from any residential tenancy.

Now Updated: MassLandlords Notice to Quit Forms

First Published February 23rd, 2014 | Updated April 2nd, 2026

The exterior of the Springfield Juvenile/Housing Court, a tall building made of stone, with a brick courtyard and some bushes out front.

These forms are required to give a Massachusetts tenant notice to quit and start an eviction. We’ve updated them to remind you why it's a good idea to hire an attorney before serving a notice.

Boston Rally Tue Apr 7th, 10 am: State House Rally Against Rent Control

Posted on April 1st, 2026

Boston Rally Tue Apr 7th, 10 am: State House Rally Against Rent Control

Uncompensated Public Use of Private Property? Stop Rent Control!

Rent Control Ballot 2026: Content and Analysis

Press Release: White Paper Pushes For Compensated Form of Rent Control via Ballot Question Alternative

30, 50, 100% : Laura Frost’s Rent Increase Data Keeps Changing

Verification of Disability for Reasonable Accommodation

Notice of Missed Payment During COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium

Storage Agreement (Fixed Term)

Parking Agreement (Fixed Term)

Now Updated: MassLandlords Notice to Quit Forms

Boston Rally Tue Apr 7th, 10 am: State House Rally Against Rent Control

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