Summary
This application has been tabled since January and finally got a decision. Tenants in all three units now know their approved monthly rent increases: $417.31, $302.92, and $928.23.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tenants at 8 Massachusetts Ave will pay the approved monthly increases in units 1, 2, and 3.
The landlord receives certified rent increases; tenants gain certainty about their rent.
Tenants face higher monthly rents.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Rent Board - May 27, 2026
This application has been tabled since January and finally got a decision. Tenants in all three units now know their approved monthly rent increases: $417.31, $302.92, and $928.23.
Rent Board - Mar 25, 2026
Landlord Justin Theberge's fair-return rent increase petition for all three units at 8 Massachusetts Ave was up for public comment after being tabled in January and February. Tenants were formally notified of the hearing.
Rent Board - Feb 25, 2026
Two landlords' rent increase applications got different fates: the 8 Massachusetts Ave application (3 units) was found complete and heads to a public comment hearing, while the 210 High St application (6 units) was tabled pending more information from the owner.
Related development
72 William St rent increase
Tenants at 76 William St should watch for a future hearing on the proposed increases.
963 Washington Ave rent increase
Tenants in the four units will see the application proceed toward a merits hearing.
Rent Increase Application — 210 High St
No decision yet on rents for the six units; the application comes back after the owner supplies requested info.
8 Massachusetts Ave rent increase
Tenants in all three units face the approved monthly rent increases.
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