SPOA Newlsetter
April 2026
Media Covers SPOA's Testimony at March 17 Rent Control Hearing
by Allen Hebert
Massachusetts' Rent Control Ballot Question — And Why It's a Bad Idea
by Chris Lehman and Seth Priebatsch
The Complete Guide to Avoid Rental Scams in Boston
by Demetrios Salpoglou
Small Property Owners News
Amir Shahsavari, Editor
Small Property Owners Association
Amir Shahsavari, President
Tony Lopes, Vice President
Shlomo Pinkas, Treasurer
The SPOA Newsletter April 2026 includes articles on SPOA’s testimony at the March 17 rent control hearing, the Massachusetts rent control ballot question, and how renters can avoid rental scams in Boston.
The newsletter focuses on rent control because SPOA testified against the Massachusetts rent control ballot initiative at the State House and continues to educate members and the public about its potential impact on housing supply, property owners, renters, and communities.
The newsletter includes guidance on avoiding rental scams in Boston, including fake listings, impersonation of property owners, bait-and-switch listings, and requests for money before a property has been properly verified.
Small property owners, independent landlords, housing providers, renters, real estate agents, property managers, and anyone following Massachusetts housing policy should read the newsletter.
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