SPOA in the News with Banker & Tradesman Article "TOPA Is Back – But Still Unworkable at Its Core"

We are pleased to announce that SPOA's article about TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase, also known as tenant right of first refusal) was published in the latest edition of Banker & Tradesman. SPOA Vice President, Amir Shahsavari, makes the case against this proposal, as it hinders affordable housing, while harming property owners trying to sell their properties, along with potential buyers and tenants. 

We are grateful to be recognized by a publication as prestigious as Banker & Tradesman, which eliminated its paywall again as a courtesy, so that we could share this article for free. We hope that this will help SPOA advance its message further in advocating for the rights of property owners throughout Massachusetts.

We also encourage you to subscribe to Banker & Tradesman, given its balanced, reliable, and inclusive coverage of the housing issue. The paper has created a code specifically for SPOA members -- SPOA30. This will give you 30 percent off an annual or biannual subscription. Among different voices, find out what others are saying in the housing industry, along with SPOA! We encourage you to subscribe today!

BONDING BILL BLUES

TOPA Is Back – But Still Unworkable at Its Core

House Lawmakers Add Tenant Right of First Refusal to Housing Bill

An alternative link to the article can be found HERE.

Also, as the Massachusetts legislature considers the housing bill this week, please remember to contact your state representatives and state senators to oppose TOPA using the talking points in our previous message, which can be found HERE.