Rent Study Committee

Rent Study Committee hears rent stabilization design options from Minneapolis researcher. The committee heard Dr. Edward Goetz, lead author of the Minneapolis Rent Stabilization Report, present five program design options including rent cap approaches, decontrol provisions, pass-through cost

Joint meeting of Rent Study and Housing Partnership committees reviews zoning recommendations for housing growth. Chair Janna Tetreault convened the two bodies with Planning Director Allyson Manuel and Senior Planner Johanna Stacy on hand to discuss removing the 18-unit-per-building cap, allowing

Easthampton Rent Study Committee examines rent stabilization following tenant complaints of steep increases. The committee heard testimony from three residents, including two from Rail Trail Apartments reporting cumulative rent increases exceeding $475 monthly tied to anticipated rent control

Easthampton Rent Study Committee approved prior minutes and assigned research assignments across housing models nationwide. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid clarified that the committee is exploring policy parameters for a home rule petition rather than predetermining whether rent control will be