Rent Stabilization

In many ways, the city of Boston is already subsidizing rent control. Mayor Michelle Wu is moving forward on controversial rent stabilization — another part of her progressive agenda, including free bus service, affordable housing and climate resiliency projects that are starting to happen despite her opponents claims that she’d never be able to pay for it.   “I see…

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu promised transformational change before she was elected, and she’s made good on some of it thanks to millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is scheduled to address skyrocketing rents across the city on Thursday.

You may have already gotten a letter from your property management company or landlord – letting you know your rent is going up $200 – $500 – even $750 a month! And you are not alone. Boston now has the third highest rent in the country – behind New York and San Francisco. Rental housing experts say while the average…

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Mayor Wu is expected to make the rent stabilization announcement at the Whittier Street Health Center at 11 a.m. Thursday morning.