SPOA Housing Policy Series, Episode 2: Debunking Landlord Stereotypes

We are pleased to release Episode 2 of our housing policy series, entitled "Debunking Landlord Stereotypes."

Topics included how to navigate long-standing negative stereotypes against rental housing providers, as we continue the good, but challenging, work of housing our tenants safely and affordably. We also strengthen our communities in Boston and throughout Massachusetts by supporting other businesses and funding municipal budgets through the taxes we pay. When confronted by dangerous housing policy proposals like rent control and tenant right of first refusal (also known as Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, TOPA), among others, how do we continue our good work while devising constructive solutions to the housing dilemma, without compromising our property rights or harming any one group of people?

SPOA Vice President, Amir Shahsavari, moderated the presentation with a superb panel, including Roger Valdez (Director, Center for Economic Growth), Allison Drescher (President, SPOA), and Demetrios Salpoglou (CEO, Boston Pads), along with former Sen. Richard Tisei and Jim Eisenberg (Senior Advisors, Preti Strategies).

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