Tenant Notice of Building Sale

At a glance

• What: A Mayor's request (26-0882) to amend Chapter 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require property owners to give tenants notice of a building sale.
• Where it stands: Referred to the Legislative Matters Committee on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (an older meeting).
• Next: committee hearing.

On a related matter, Councilor Scott told the Council that the administration was not prepared to move forward on or discuss an amendment to create a rental registry.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, May 28, 2026: https://somervillema.legistar1.com/somervillema/meetings/2026/5/3960_M_City_Council_26-05-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
• The minutes are the Legistar versions, which carry the City's notice that they are not the official version; check with the City Clerk before relying on them.

Log

2026-05-28 - City Council

Referred to the Legislative Matters Committee.