Rent Study Committee advances rent stabilization framework with September 1 decision set
Rent Study Committee · Meeting of August 4, 2026
EASTHAMPTON — Rent Study Committee advances framework toward September 1 vote on petition. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid set the timeline for a final recommendation, with City Council consideration on September 16, while member Donna Cuipylo will prepare a separate policy memo. The committee discussed annual rent increase cap approaches, with member Kevin Perrier opposing a CPI tie due to volatility concerns, while Jamrog-McQuaid proposed a five percent placeholder as an opening position for state negotiation.
The committee settled on a twelve-month look-back period and reaffirmed a small-owner exemption for buildings of two or fewer units with one owner-occupied.
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Source: the Rent Study Committee meeting of August 4, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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