MAYOR WALSH, GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD, PROPERTY OWNERS ANNOUNCE
PARTNERSHIP TO IMPOSE MORATORIUM ON EVICTION PROCEEDINGS IN BOSTON TO PROTECT
RESIDENTS
BOSTON
- Saturday, March 14, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Greater Boston Real Estate
Board and its entity the Massachusetts Apartment Association, and the
Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations today announced
they have created a partnership to impose a moratorium on evictions while
Massachusetts is under a state of emergency. These actions, in partnership with
property owners throughout Boston, are intended to protect residents during the
spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), which has prompted states of emergency at the
state and federal levels. Property owners are encouraged to implement a
moratorium on evictions that could be in effect for 90 days, with reviews every
30 days.
"Our
primary focus in Boston is protecting our residents and ensuring they are safe
and healthy as we work to stop the spread of coronavirus," said Mayor
Walsh. "Housing stability is crucial at this time, and I thank the Greater
Boston Real Estate Board and the property owners throughout our City for
working to minimize the disruptions to our residents during this challenging
time. Through these measures to protect residents, we will continue our work to
promote the wellbeing of every community in our city."
"The
Greater Boston Real Estate Board is urging its members to place a moratorium on
evictions in Boston. During this time, we know how vital it is to do our part
to minimize the anxiety and health risk to our tenants," said Greg Vasil,
CEO and President of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. "This
moratorium could last up to 90 days, with decisions being reviewed every 30
days. The halting of evictions will apply to those who are directly impacted by
economic loss due to the coronavirus outbreak. We understand the pressure
residents are feeling during this crisis, and ensuring Bostonians have a safe,
stable home is always our goal."
The
following organizations support the moratorium: Trinity Financial, Winn
Residential, The Community Builders, and the Massachusetts Association of
Community Development Corporations.
In
addition, earlier this week, the City of Boston and the Boston Housing
Authority issued
letters urging
housing court to
reconsider non-essential evictions of residents. The Boston Housing
Authority is also moving to immediately suspend its filing and prosecution of
all Housing Court cases and matters with respect to its non-essential eviction
actions. This includes cases where the health and safety of others is not part
of the suit. It also includes all non-payment, no-fault cases, and
cause-related cases.
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