Small Property Owners Association

06/03/2026

More media outlets are covering the growing opposition to the Massachusetts rent control ballot initiative. SPOA joined Housing for Massachusetts and other partners at the State House to explain why this policy would harm owners, renters, and communities. Read more and support our work today.

https://spoa.com/spoa-in-the-news/more-media-coverage-of-rent-control-opposition-press-conference

05/06/2026

Rent control supporters admitted that most landlords are not imposing steep rent increases, while falsely claiming the average two- or three-family owner would be exempt. Their own contradiction exposes the problem: this ballot question actually does target many small property owners. Read more:

Massachusetts property owners united against rent control. Protect your rights, your investment, and your future.

03/21/2026

SPOA testified strongly at this week’s rent control hearing. Now it’s your turn. Submit written testimony by Saturday, March 21 at 5 PM. If small property owners don’t speak up, others will speak for us.

Our testimony against the  rent control ballot initiative  was robust and persuasive on  Tuesday, March 17 . All the members of the panel, which included representatives from SPOA, Masslandlords, local government, the building trades, and the business community, were excel

02/25/2026

Episode 22 of the SPOA Housing Policy Series is live. We speak with Anne Brensley, Lieutenant Governor candidate and Wayland Selectwoman, about rent control, T**A, energy policy, government transparency, and rising costs for owners and tenants, along with the need for more housing supply and competition.

We are pleased to release Episode 22 of SPOA Housing Policy Series, which is called "Anne Brensley Lt. Governor Forum."  We speak with Anne Brensley, who is running for Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor. A small property owner, Anne is a selectwoman from Wayland with a background

02/05/2026

SPOA’s February newsletter is out. We cover the launch of opposition to the rent control ballot, a market-based alternative that gives renters an ownership stake, and a data-driven look at why housing supply—not slogans—determines affordability.

Small Property Owners News Amir Shahsavari, Editor Small Property Owners Association Amir Shahsavari, President Tony Lopes, Vice President Shlomo Pinkas, Treasurer

02/04/2026

SPOA helped lead a press conference launching formal opposition to the rent control ballot campaign. Hosted by Housing for Massachusetts steps from the State House, the event featured SPOA President Amir Shahsavari alongside property owners, business leaders, and local officials, and drew coverage from multiple media outlets.

The Small Property Owners Association helped lead a press conference to formally launch the opposition to the rent control ballot campaign on January 29, 2026. Sponsored by Housing for Massachusetts, a coalition of business and real estate groups, the event took place at Church on the Hill across fr

12/29/2025

Looking back at 2025 in video: SPOA defended property rights through podcasts, news coverage, and State House testimony—addressing eviction reform, professional tenant fraud, broker bills, security deposits, legal services for owners, and candidate forums. Holiday message included.

In 2025, SPOA appeared in a variety of video content to defend property rights. We continued our podcast, SPOA Housing Policy Series, for its third year, releasing nine additional episodes. Overall, these episodes covered: Small property owners struggling with the eviction process and the need fo

12/22/2025

As 2025 closes, SPOA President Amir Shahsavari explains why your support is critical heading into the 2026 rent control ballot fight. So-called “flexible” rent control isn’t harmless, and Massachusetts has seen this failure before.

Thank you for supporting property rights, while promoting reasonable and balanced housing policy in 2025. Please see the brief holiday message from newly elected SPOA President Amir Shahsavari, who closes 2025 by describing why your support is urgently needed against the rent control ballot initiat

12/15/2025

Check out the December edition of Small Property Owner News: why Boston’s tax-shift plan ignores overspending, SPOA testimony opposing rent control and T**A at the State House, Episode 21 with Mike Kennealy on housing policy, and winter steps to protect property value.

Small Property Owners News Amir Shahsavari, Editor Small Property Owners Association Amir Shahsavari, President Tony Lopes, Vice President Shlomo Pinkas, Treasurer

11/19/2025

Episode 21 of SPOA Housing Policy Series features Mike Kennealy, running for MA governor, on rent control, T**A, eviction sealing, credit check limits, transparency, and expanding housing supply amid high costs in Massachusetts.

We are pleased to release Episode 21 of SPOA Housing Policy Series, which is called "Mike Kennealy Gubernatorial Forum." We speak with Mike Kennealy, who is running for Governor of Massachusetts. Mr. Kennealy served as the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development under former Governo