Housing for Massachusetts Launches Educational Ad Campaign on Rent Mandates
BOSTON, MA – May 8, 2026 – Housing for Massachusetts this week will begin airing a first wave of television ads that aim to educate Massachusetts voters about a proposed ballot question that would mandate a one-size-fits-all rent control policy on every community in the Commonwealth and raise costs for everyone. The initial television ad, […]
Small Property Owners Call on Rent Control Signature Gatherers to Sign Honesty Pledge
As paid advocates begin to gather next round of signatures, MassLandlords, SPOA call for truth and honesty in ballot question effort BOSTON, MA – May 4, 2026 – Ballot question proponents will begin gathering the next round of signatures this week to put rent mandates on the ballot in November, and small property owners across Massachusetts […]
ICYMI: Head of Rent Control Ballot Question Admits: “Most landlords are not raising the rent huge amounts, year over year.”
BOSTON, MA – April 27, 2026 – In a Banker & Tradesman story last Friday on how rent control could threaten the future of local banks, ballot question proponents finally admitted that most restrictive rent control proposal in the U.S. is built on false narratives. Carolyn Chou, head of Homes For All Massachusetts, the subsidiary of the New York-based Right […]
Rent Control Ballot Question Sparks Widespread Opposition from Mayors, Local Officials
A dozen Mayors, two dozen Councilors, Selectpersons, County Officials, and School Committee members join coalition to defeat ballot question that would decimate municipal budgets BOSTON, MA – April 15, 2026 – Dozens of Mayors, City Councilors, and other local elected officials have joined Housing for Massachusetts, the coalition formed in opposition to the proposed rent control ballot […]
Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, and Massachusetts Business Roundtable Join Diverse Coalition of Business Groups in Opposition to Statewide Rent Control Mandate
Leading employer groups join growing organization of small property owners, elected officials, and community leaders opposed to ballot question that mandates rent control in every city and town in Massachusetts BOSTON, MA – April 6, 2026 – Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR) today announced that they have joined Housing for Massachusetts, the […]
Small Property Owners, Building Trade Official, and Council President Testify Against Rent Control
At legislative hearing for the initiative petition to mandate rent control across each of Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns, panelists describe practical impacts of poorly written proposal
Leaders from Holyoke, Springfield Endorse Opposition to Rent Control Ballot Question
At an event in Holyoke, elected officials and community leaders outlined how rent control ballot measure would harm the Pioneer Valley HOLYOKE, MA – FEBRUARY 27, 2025 – Elected officials and regional community leaders gathered Wednesday at the Divine Theater to announce their opposition to the proposed rent control ballot question at a press conference […]
Greater Boston, Worcester Chambers Join Campaign to Defeat Statewide Rent Control Mandate
Chambers join growing list of community leaders and local elected officials opposed to ballot question that would impact every city and town in Massachusetts BOSTON, MA – February 19, 2026 – The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce this week joined Housing for Massachusetts, the coalition opposing a proposed ballot question that would mandate rent control […]
Housing for Massachusetts Launches Campaign Against Proposed Ballot Question
Chambers and Elected Officials Join Push to Protect Housing and Local Budgets BOSTON, MA – January 29, 2026 – Housing for Massachusetts today kicked off its campaign to defeat a proposed ballot question that will do lasting damage to the state’s housing supply and municipal budgets. Seeking inclusion on the November ballot, the proposed ballot question would mandate the nation’s most restrictive statewide rent control policy in each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. […]
ICYMI: St. Paul Experiences Decline in Investment and Housing Development Because of Rent Control; Meanwhile, Neighboring Minneapolis Thrives
BOSTON, MA – December 15, 2025 – The Wall Street Journal reported this week that St. Paul, Minnesota, has experienced a sharp decline in apartment construction and property values following the implementation of rent control ordinances. Meanwhile, neighboring Minneapolis has avoided rent control, instead focusing on meaningful updates such as land use revisions, and has […]