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Uncompensated Public Use of Private Property? Stop Rent Control!

First Published November 4th, 2025 | Updated April 21st, 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.

Worcester Chat Mon May 18th, 6 pm – 8 pm: Meetup at Bay State Brewery Worcester

Posted on April 24th, 2026

orcester Chat Mon May 18th, 6 pm - 8 pm: Meetup at Bay State Brewery Worcester

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 14th, 7 pm: Worcester Housing Court

Posted on April 24th, 2026

Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 14th, 7 pm: Worcester Housing Court

MetroWest Property Owners Association Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue May 12th, 5:30 pm: Round Table Discussion

Posted on April 23rd, 2026

Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue May 12th, 5:30 pm: Round Table Discussion

Landlord Basics: The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code

Posted on April 23rd, 2026

A collage image on a blue background has cartoon-style images of various landlord responsibilities. They include: an icon of someone washing their hands over a sink with running water, a thermometer with a sun on one side and a snowflake on the other, a periodic table symbol for lead beneath a red circle with a slash, a cockroach under a similar circle, and a mouse with a red “x” over it, a refrigerator with a green checkmark over it, and a blue icon with a ringing phone and text bubble for communication.

The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410, outlines the minimum standards for rental housing. Here’s what you need to know.

Housing for Massachusetts Coalition Spearheads the ‘Vote No on Rent Control’ Campaign

Posted on April 23rd, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Housing for Massachusetts is a broad-based coalition of housing and real estate groups and individuals collectively working to defeat the current rent control ballot initiative.

Using AI Rental Forms Can Lead To Longer Evictions and Extra Time In Court

First Published April 23rd, 2026 | Updated April 26th, 2026 Posted in News - 0 Comments

A cartoon image shows a man with dark hair sitting at a table with a laptop computer open. He says, “I need a form to start an eviction for nonpayment.” A robot standing next to him, labeled “AI ChatBro 4.1” replies, “Sure! Here’s a notice to quit that threatens to change the locks if they don’t pay up immediately!”

Using artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT to create rental agreements or notices to quit can lead to errors that will prolong your eviction case.

Housing for Massachusetts Landlord Briefing. Thu Apr 30th, 10 am – 11 am Zoom.

Posted on April 23rd, 2026

Housing for Massachusetts Landlord Briefing. Thu Apr 30th, 10 am - 11 am Zoom.

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

Worcester Chat Mon May 18th, 6 pm – 8 pm: Meetup at Bay State Brewery Worcester

Northern Worcester County Landlord Association Fitchburg Dinner Meeting Thu May 14th, 7 pm: Worcester Housing Court

MetroWest Property Owners Association Marlborough Dinner Meeting Tue May 12th, 5:30 pm: Round Table Discussion

Landlord Basics: The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code

Housing for Massachusetts Coalition Spearheads the ‘Vote No on Rent Control’ Campaign

Using AI Rental Forms Can Lead To Longer Evictions and Extra Time In Court

Housing for Massachusetts Landlord Briefing. Thu Apr 30th, 10 am – 11 am Zoom.

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