Linehan Supports Proposal to Fine Unruly Residents and Landlords
Boston City Councilors want a new tool to deal with problem tenants and property owners.
Frustrated with unruly tenants and absentee landlords, Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina proposed fining property owners to hold them accountable. "This is an ongoing issue affecting the quality of life with loud apartments, roof decks. These are often your professionals and students," said LaMattina at Wednesday's Boston City Council meeting. LaMattina said property owners with repeat offenses would be identified to police. He suggested a $100 fine for the first offense; $300 for the second offense – and that the unruly person(s) as well as the landlord would be cited. However, he added that if the property owner proves he or she has worked with the police and local officials, they could have the fine revoked. LaMattina said he and …
Southender
1:32 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
This is the first we have heard from Linehan since he so narrowly won the election. He generally does nothing. Do you really expect him to solve a problem. more ›