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Right of First Refusal Vetoed

Posted on January 15th, 2021 Posted in policy - 0 Comments

Right of first refusal aka Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) 191-H5250 was vetoed on January 14, 2021.

The Governor, Legislature Need to Hear from You on H.5250 Right of First Refusal

Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in laws, policy - 0 Comments

Right of first refusal was vetoed in January but could pop back up. Review our talking points and contact your representatives to ask them to oppose it.

Infinite Moratorium Bills 191 H.5018 S.2918

Updated October 12th, 2020 Posted in policy - 2 Comments

H.5018 S.2918 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" is an unconstitutional infinite eviction moratorium.

Oppose TOPA Consolidated Amendment A to “An Act enabling partnerships for growth”

Updated August 16th, 2020 Posted in News, policy - 2 Comments

Consolidated Amendment A to 191 H.4879 H.4887 Tenant Opportunity to Purchase would prevent you from selling your property into an LLC you owned or to your children.

How to File Written Testimony Against Rent Cancellation 191 H.4878 HD.5166 S.2831 SD.2992

Posted on July 24th, 2020 Posted in policy - 4 Comments

How to provide landlord testimony against the "COVID-19 Housing Stability Act" 191 H.4878 HD.5166 S.2831 SD.2992 aka rent cancellation.

Open Letter re: H.4878 HD.5166 Rent Cancellation

Updated October 9th, 2020 Posted in policy - 1 Comment

191 HD.5166 and SD.2992 "An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery" (rent cancellation) are unsalvageable.

Rent Cancellation bills 191 H.4878 HD.5166, S.2831 SD.2992

Updated February 6th, 2021 Posted in policy - 7 Comments

Make your voice heard: Two bills before the legislature threaten rental stability for landlords and tenants alike, with little input from property owners.

Board of Directors Statement on Eviction Moratorium, Rent Cancellation

Updated July 24th, 2020 Posted in policy - 2 Comments

The MassLandlords Board of Directors strongly oppose 191 H.4878 HD.5166, consistent with near unanimous member sentiment from the policy priorities survey.