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Rent control advocates, opponents state their case during State House hearing

Rent control advocates, opponents state their case during State House hearing

Advocates flocked to the State House, July 29, amid a renewed push to eliminate the statewide ban that prohibits cities and towns in Massachusetts from creating local rent control measures.

August 6th, 2025 >

Council approves Wu's rent stabilization home rule petition

Council approves Wu's rent stabilization home rule petition

The Boston City Council on March 8 passed Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent stabilization proposal 11-2, with District 3 Councilor Frank Baker and at-large Councilor Erin Murphy voting “no.”

March 8th, 2023 >

Activists weigh in on rent control

Advocates lobbying Boston City Council members for stricter rent control measures than those initially proposed by Mayor Michelle Wu have found a sympathetic ear but have gained few promises so far.

March 8th, 2023 >

Councilors debate Wu's rent stabilization petition

Councilors debate Wu's rent stabilization petition

Boston City Councilors are drawing lines in the sand over a raft of measures put forward by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in a home rule petition on rent stabilization.

February 22nd, 2023 >

Wu convenes rent stabilization group

Wu convenes rent stabilization group

Last Thursday, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new advisory committee charged with exploring strategies for rent stabilization in Boston

March 16th, 2022 >