The Hidden Risks of Statewide Rent Control in MA
Massachusetts is facing a housing crisis, but the latest proposal on rent control could turn that challenge into something worse. The new plan would regulate all rental properties statewide—every city, every town—with no choice for local control.
Under the rule, rental increases would be capped at the Consumer Price Index or 5%. That limit often doesn’t match the actual cost of maintaining properties, paying taxes, and insuring buildings. Over time, that gap discourages new construction and reduces incentive for upkeep, deepening the shortage that already exists.
Even worse, vacant units wouldn’t reset to market rent. That discourages property improvement and reinvestment, locking the market into an artificial freeze.
That’s why the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and the Housing for Massachusetts campaign are working hard to oppose the ballot measure. They’re asking for awareness, support, and action to protect both homeowners and renters. You can hear more from local experts here: MA Assoc. Realtors opinion on Rent Control.
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