Boston Hearing: State House Hearing on Rent Control Ballot - Tue Mar 17th

[Jillian Campayno]

Volunteers and staff will be gathered at the State House to testify against the November 2026 rent control ballot question. The legislature could enact it, could propose an alternative question, or could let it go to the fall ballot.

• The ballot question is unconstitutional - you can't ask the public to vote on compensation for public use of private property.
• We're supporting the lawsuit to get the question off the ballot!
• The version of rent control proposed will have disastrous unintended consequences: renovations will stop, town budgets will shrink and renters will lose housing opportunity.
• Join us:
  • Participate in the meetups before and after.
  • Stand in opposition.
  • Submit written testimony in advance.

We anticipate more requests to testify in-person than time will allow. There will likely be no chance for you to speak. You may request to speak by emailing Elizabeth-DOT-Berman at masenate-DOT-gov. MassLandlords has one seat on a panel. Prepare to stand for a long while, or arrive early for a seat.

Housing provider participation at this hearing is being led by Conor Yunits, chair of the Housing for Massachusetts "no on rent control" campaign committee.

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Tuesday, March 17th

Hearing Agenda

• 12:00 pm Gather at Church on the Hill, 140 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02108.
• 1:00 pm Travel to State House, sign in.
• 2:00 pm Hearing begins. Hearing page including room number.
• 4:00 pm Leave hearing.
• 4:15 pm Meetup afterwards. Please arrive early to receive instructions.
• 5:00 pm Event ends.

Location

12p to 2p: Church on the Hill
140 Bowdoin St.
Boston, MA 02108

Sandwiches and water will be provided to MassLandlords members only.

2p to 4p: Boston State House
24 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02133

4p to 4:30p: Please arrive early to receive instructions.

Steep Hill: The State House sits atop Beacon Hill, an actual hill. The recommended parking is Boston Common Garage, at the bottom of the hill. If you anticipate difficulty climbing the hill, allow extra time, or arrange to be dropped off at the State House entrance.

Security: All visitors to the State House must pass a metal detector security screen. Do not bring landlording tools, not even a Leatherman.

Accessing from the T

• Exit the Park Street T stop from either the red or green line.
• Walk uphill along Park St toward the building with the golden dome.
• We never know until day-of which entrances may be blocked for which reasons. Get the room number from the official hearing page and ask security for directions.

Parking

The closest public parking is the Boston Common Garage on Charles St. Visitors from the north or west may wish to park at Alewife Station Garage and take the red line in to Park St.

Pricing

Open to the public. Membership is not required!

• Members: No charge. Registration is required.
• Public: No charge. Registration is required.

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Registration in advance is required. Walk-ins cannot be served; we will have no registration desk available and seating will be limited.

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This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

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This is part of the rental real estate networking and training series.

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