Who’s Bankrolling Lawsuit Against North End Hotel?
A lawsuit that’s delayed an $80 million hotel project in Boston’s North End is partly funded by a rival developer who unsuccessfully attempted to buy the site, the hotel developer’s legal team alleges.
Tenants, Landlords Affected By Senate’s Anti-Eviction Amendment
Under a budget rider the Senate approved Tuesday, judges will be instructed to dismiss an eviction claim for failure to pay rent after state aid fully reimburses a landlord, while tenants may only get eviction cases paused if they seek financial assistance “in good faith.”
Ex-Worcester City Manager Tapped as Housing Secretary
Gov. Maura Healey has named former Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus as the state’s first housing secretary in 30 years.
Second Chances Riding on GBREB-Backed Eviction Sealing Bill
With a champion for eviction record sealing now chairing the Joint Committee on Housing, tenants rights advocates are feeling a renewed hope for passage of the “HOMES Act” this session.
HDIP Foes Do Battle with Healey Admin on Beacon Hill
As Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll continue to make their case for expanding the Housing Development Incentive Program, the tax credit faces growing scrutiny over whether it does enough to help the neediest Bay Staters.
Housing Focus Fuels Optimism Among Transfer Tax Supporters
Hundreds of housing advocates planned a rally at the...
New Housing Leader Takes the Reins
With a new legislative session has come new leadership to the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing: Sen. Lydia Edwards. She’s just starting her first full term, but she’s already established herself as a housing policy leader among her colleagues on Beacon Hill.
Bipartisan Housing Caucus Launched on Beacon Hill
It’s one measure of the seriousness of Massachusetts’ housing issues that the leader of the state Senate’s Republicans has joined a caucus co-led by a staunch supporter of rent control.
Time to Reassess Real Estate’s Political Strategy?
As rents soar and evictions loom, it may be time for the real estate industry to radically reassess its lobbying and public relations strategy. For unless something changes drastically in the housing market, rent control is headed for a comeback.
BPDA OK’s North End Hotel Over Opposition from Edwards
Development of an $80 million hotel in the North End received approval from the Boston Planning & Development Agency over objections from Boston city councilor and state Sen. Lydia Edwards.
