The struggle to provide an adequate supply of affordable housing is deeply interwined with the larger struggle to reduce inequality. I will work with my colleagues towards the goal of delivering meaningful housing reforms in the coming session.
Housing Law
Jim Brooks Stabilization Act
Recently, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary voted to put the Jim Brooks Stabilization Act to study, which means ending its prospects in this legislative session. While I am concerned about displacement, I voted to put the bill to study because it was flawed in four ways.
S621, An Act relative to compliance of condominium associations
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Housing. TO: Committee on Housing FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: S621, An Act relative to compliance of condominium associations DATE: November 14, 2013 I write in support of S621, An Act relative to compliance of condominium associations. It is my understanding that …
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S596, An Act relative to eligibility for cooperative housing corporations
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Housing. TO: Committee on Housing FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: S596, An Act relative to eligibility for cooperative housing corporations DATE: November 14, 2013 I am writing in opposition to S596 (and H1143), An Act relative to cooperative housing corporations. Cooperative corporations …
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S626, An Act relative to the withholding of rent
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Committee on the Judiciary. TO: Committee on the Judiciary FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: S626, An Act relative to the withholding of rent DATE: June 19, 2013 I am writing in support of S626, An Act relative to the withholding of rent. Massachusetts needs …
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