That the Director of Housing Stability update this Council on recent changes to condominium conversion and tenant protection laws as a result of the 2024 Housing Bond Bill and how Somerville may strengthen its protections.

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Council

Introduced

January 20, 2025

On agenda

January 23, 2025

Passed

July 10, 2025

Enacted

January 23, 2025

Enactment no.

218226

Where it was heard

City Council Jul 10, 2025 Work completed Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 30, 2025 Recommended to be marked work completed City Council Jan 23, 2025 Approved and sent for discussion Pass

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