SPOA Housing Policy Series, Episode 9: Candidate Interview with Mark Tashjian

We are pleased to release Episode 9 of the SPOA Housing Policy Series, which is called "Candidate Interview with Mark Tashjian."

Mr. Mark Tashjian is an entrepreneur and housing provider running for state representative in the 2nd Essex District of Massachusetts. He shares his views about housing policy, including the proposals that passed and failed this legislative session.

Topics include rent control, tenant right of first refusal (also known as Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or TOPA), tenant credit check restrictions, eviction sealing, transfer taxes, Mayor Wu's commercial tax hike proposal, and the approval for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

SPOA Vice President, Amir Shahsavari, moderates the discussion.

As an organization, the Small Property Owners Association (SPOA) does not endorse political candidates. Therefore, this conversation is not an endorsement of Mr. Tashjian's candidacy by SPOA. However, SPOA extends an open invitation to all candidates to share their views about housing. We bring this information to you for educational purposes, but it is up to you, the voters, to decide the merits of the candidates' positions.

SPOA Housing Policy Series
Episode 9
Candidate Interview with Mark Tashjian