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Somerville is a city undergoing rapid change and growth. As the city grapples with this challenge and other challenges in the future, it is necessary to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table. SPOC was created to advocate for property owners and to ensure that our voice is also heard.
Our Mission
To help educate and inform Somerville property owners of the significant proposed legislation recently passed and currently under development which will adversely affect property rights, property values and landlord-tenant relationships.
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LEGAL UPDATE!
Thanks for stopping by the Somerville Property Owners Coalition (SPOC) website. Here’s an update on our Litigation with the City of Somerville:
WE'RE NOT DONE! AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Over the last number of months, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked hard to keep SPOC members on our emailing list, or anyone who checks out our website, informed on and engaged in the issues and potential legislation that could negatively impact all of us as property owners, especially current proposed legislation on matters such as rent control, transfer taxes, right of first refusal and the tenant eviction moratorium. (Read more...)
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We continue to incur legal and communication expenses and depend on your generous support! Thank you!
2021
January 15, 2021
VETO SUCCESS!! The Governor has vetoed the "Tenant Right to Purchase" Section 83 of bill H.5250! Read more...
January 8, 2021
*Call to Action* "Tenant Right to Purchase" is on the Governor's desk now! Contact the Governor's Office ASAP and ask him to veto this anti-landlord provision! Read more...
2020
November 3, 2020
Flex-CV Program. Somerville announces $500,000 in emergency housing assistance. Read how to apply...
October 26, 2020
LEGAL UPDATE! We’re not done! And we need your help! Read more...
October 12, 2020
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE! Eviction Moratorium Victory! State moratorium ends October 17. Read more...
July 23, 2020
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE! Governor Baker extends Tenant Eviction Moratorium until October 17. Read more...
July 15, 2020
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE! Tenant Eviction Moratorium to be extended for another year? Read more...
June 25, 2020
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE! Somerville "tenant right to purchase"; Rent Control bills; and real estate Transfer Tax -- Reminder to contact your legislators! Read more...
May 31, 2020
CALL TO ACTION! Two Rent Control bills moving through the State House! Your voice is needed! Read more...
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 A message to our membership. Read more...
February 4, 2020
CALL TO ACTION! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO CALL YOUR REPS for the following legislation: Right of first refusal on ALL non-owner occupied properties; Real Estate Transfer fee up to 2% and others! Read more...
January 8, 2020
CALL TO ACTION! Our state representatives are holding a hearing on 12 NEW bills on Tues., January 14 regarding rent control, tenant right of 1st refusal, R.E. transfer tax and MORE. Read more...
2019
November 17, 2019
Read SPOC's response to the City's article in The Somerville Times!
August 22, 2019
Condo Conversion Ordinance (CCO) - Became effective as of August 22, 2019. Conversions of 2- and 3-family homes are now severely restricted. It is currently being challenged by property owners in the courts (we need your urgent support!). Read more...
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Somerville Property Owners Coalition
P.O. Box 441488
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 863-0771
somervillepropertyowners@gmail.com
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