rent control

Can the Landlord Raise the Rent Any Amount They Want?

This question comes up every summer, as leases are renegotiated for the upcoming year. Most leases in eastern Massachusetts turn over during the summer because the Boston metro area is highly influenced by the academic calendar. If you have an annual lease, the landlord can increase the rent at the end of the annual lease.

By Rona|2022-09-07T10:29:30-04:00September 7th, 2022|Categories: Legal questions|Tags: rent control, rent increase, rent stabilization|

Condo Conversion in Two-Family and Three-Family Housing

From a buyer’s perspective, the Somerville Condo Ordinance changes are a win. For renters, it is a major victory. I discussed these changes in last week’s blog post. The ink wasn’t dry on the Ordinance when the backlash began. Owners in Somerville received calls and letters urging them to sell now, before the new ordinance