This hearing is scheduled for December 12, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Boston City Hall, in the 5th Floor City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend and testify at the hearing. District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina (North End, East Boston, Charlestown) and District 3 Councilor Frank Baker (Dorchester) called for a hearing at Read More…
Will Onuoha, Assistant Commissioner of Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD), presented the new rules for rental property going into effect on July 1, 2016. The new regulations consist of registration and inspection requirements including fees back to the City of Boston. All private rental units need to be registered on an annual basis. Landlords can Read More…
Everyone wants to experience living in the bustling and historic North End. With local hotels charging over $300 for a weekend nights stay, many tourists and visitors have turned to online services such as Airbnb for short-term rentals. On a busy night, there can be dozens of these temporary tenants renting apartments in the neighborhood. The success of Airbnb has spurred other similar websites and mobile phone apps such Read More…
Boston City Council voted 9-4 to approve a new Rental Inspection Ordinance requiring apartment rental units to be inspected every five years including a $300 fine for problem properties and a “chronic offender registry.” The ordinance includes condominium properties but exempts buildings with 6 or fewer rental units as long as the building owner lives Read More…