MA Cities Respond to Eviction Crisis
Boston recently enacted an eviction moratorium in response to the end of the federal eviction moratorium. Malden and Somerville also have taken action to protect vulnerable tenants from eviction. You […]
TAKE ACTION: Supreme Court Ends Federal Eviction Moratorium; Thousands of MA Tenants Immediately at Risk
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday to end the federal eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In so doing, it has eliminated vital eviction protections […]
Media and more on COVID-19 Housing Equity Bill; Submit Your Testimony by 5 pm TODAY!
Yesterday was an amazing day for housing equity: FIVE HOURS of testimony at the public hearing for the “COVID-19 Housing Equity bill” (H1434/S891), including powerful words from tenants and homeowners from our […]
Western MA Legislators and Community Leaders Unite for Eviction Protection
Way to go Western Massachusetts! Our State Legislators, local officials and community leaders have come together to send a clear message to the Housing Committee at its public hearing on the COVID-19 Housing […]
US Senate Calls for $322 Billion for Housing and Transportation
Check out this exciting news via the National Low Income Housing Coalition: The Senate voted 50-49 early this morning to approve a budget resolution that sets the stage for a $3.5 trillion […]
TIME TO BE HEARD: Hearing on COVID-19 Housing Equity THIS THURSDAY, 8/12, 1 pm
Big news! Thanks to Homes for All MA for the update: A hearing on the COVID-19 Housing Equity bill has been scheduled for Thursday, August 12 at 1:00 pm. This […]
NEW Federal Eviction Moratorium Until October 3; Pass MA Protection Now!
Thanks to the extraordinary advocacy of some Congressional leaders (Rep. Cori Bush!) and advocates nationwide, the Biden Administration took action to stave off thousands of evictions. This is a positive […]
Hearing held on The HOMES Act (Eviction Record Sealing) – Sign on in Support!
Yesterday, the MA Joint Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the HOMES Act. The Network submitted written testimony that you can read here. It’s not too late to submit testimony (for […]
