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Brookline and Easthampton both have rent control home rule petitions. The Legislature is unlikely to approve them. Read more: https://loom.ly/XIsQG-k

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Brookline and Easthampton 2026 Rent Control Home Rule Petitions Would Require Legislative Approval, Are Unlikely to Pass - MassLandlords.net
Brookline and Easthampton are backing local rent control initiatives, but the Legislature is unlikely to greenlight either.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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BREAKING: SJC determines rent control question is unconstitutional based on religious exemptions, may not appear on November ballot. No need for compromise legislation. https://loom.ly/O6wa0o0

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June 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Removing housing providers’ right to compensation by the rent control ballot question is unconstitutional. Don’t let them get away with it. https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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June 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Narrowing the gap: New rent control polling data shows more people are leaning toward voting no on the ballot question: Added up, 48% are for, or leaning toward, voting yes, compared to 42% for no. Earlier polls had support at over 60%. https://loom.ly/OgUUk0I

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What’s the deal with rent control? That’s hard to say. - The Boston Globe
A poll commissioned by rent control opponents shows a ballot measure may not be entering the thick of the campaign season in as strong a position as supporters once hoped.
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June 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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What does the proposed rent control compromise say? And why are rent control advocates negotiating with big corporations and not talking to mom-and-pops? Read our full, line by line explainer of the compromise we received: https://loom.ly/Geg-vLM
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June 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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The right to compensation for public use of private property can’t be put to popular vote in MA. They’re hoping you won’t notice the rent control ballot does just that. Stop them. https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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June 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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MassFiscal: Rent Control Ballot Measure Would Raise Property Taxes on Massachusetts Homeowners, including those who are not landlords. https://loom.ly/j8PDc_U
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Rent Control Ballot Measure Would Raise Property Taxes on Massachusetts Homeowners
Rent Control Ballot Measure Would Raise Property Taxes on Massachusetts Homeowners
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June 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Another point of contention at the May 6 rent control hearing: What do to about parts of the question that are unclear, under-explained or contradictory, including the short-term rental exclusion. This is badly planned, bad policy. https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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June 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Would rent control be revenue neutral? Would it really help anyone? Read our Rent Control FAQ here: https://loom.ly/RWFje58

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May 28, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Reminder for Landlords: May 28, is your chance to attend one of two informational Zoom sessions with Housing for Massachusetts to learn more about the rent control ballot question. Register here: https://loom.ly/NR5SrUw

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May 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Another point of contention at the May 6 rent control hearing: What do to about parts of the question that are unclear, under-explained or contradictory, including the short-term rental exclusion. This is badly planned, bad policy. https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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May 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Small Landlords Warn Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Measure Will Leave Them Underwater: MassLandlords spoke at a State House briefing last week, covered here by The Fall River Reporter: https://loom.ly/XJemIog

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Small Landlords Warn Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Measure Will Leave Them Underwater
BY ELLA ADAMS Some small property owners are warning that a rent control ballot measure would put them underwater if it is approved.  At the same time, communities like Somerville are “desperate” for housing solutions, Sen. Pat Jehlen told a panel of landlords on Thursday. The juxtaposition represents the crux of the debate on an …
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May 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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At the May 6 hearing, the SJC justices questioned whether the rent control ballot question gave unfair advantage to religious groups. It’s yet another way the initiative goes against the state constitution. https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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May 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Landlords: Thursday, May 28, is your chance to attend one of two informational Zoom sessions with Housing for Massachusetts to learn more about the rent control ballot question and the effort to defeat it. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/NR5SrUw

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May 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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THIS WEDNESDAY: Members, help fight rent control! Join us for an informational meeting and fundraiser in Greenfield on May 6 at 6:30 p.m. https://loom.ly/zGaUsKM

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May 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Reminder for Landlords: Attend one of two informational Zoom sessions on Thursday, April 30 with Housing for Massachusetts to learn more about the rent control ballot question and the effort to defeat it. Learn more: https://loom.ly/BiK4HsY

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April 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Thursday, April 30: We're standing with Housing for Massachusetts to fight rent control. Attend one of two informational Zoom sessions to learn more about the ballot question and the effort to defeat it. https://loom.ly/BiK4HsY

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April 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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The rent control ballot question is unconstitutional, and we're litigating. The SJC will hear our case on May 6. Read more: https://loom.ly/geGnhAQ

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April 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Rent control is back on the ballot in 2026. Join us for an informational meeting and fundraiser in Greenfield - May 6 at 6:30 p.m. https://loom.ly/zGaUsKM

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April 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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The last time we had rent control in Massachusetts, buildings fell apart. A new interactive map lets you see the effects in Boston neighborhoods in the 80s. https://loom.ly/Ktq3Si8

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March 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Montgomery County, Md. - multifamily permits drop 97% after rent control passes, despite 23-year exemption on new builds. The Mass. ballot initiative offers just 10 years. Read more: https://loom.ly/NfjYJhU

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Multifamily Permits Drop Sharply in Maryland County After Rent Control - MassLandlords.net
Data from Montgomery County, Md., shows a 97% drop in multifamily permits after the county enacted rent control in July 2024.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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If you like having local control over city/town matters, this ballot question is an easy "no." Rent control hurts municipal revenue - and you'll have no choice if it passes. https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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December 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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There's a lot of misinformation out there about the rent control ballot initiative, but the truth is, it's not good for anyone. Read more about our fight and the last time we had rent control here: https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg
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December 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The last time Mass. had rent control, many went without while folks with money to spare lived in rent controlled units. Learn more at rentcontrolhistory.com and read about our legal challenge here: https://loom.ly/hw-0xEg

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December 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM