Renting To Four Or More College Students Is Illegal

A recent court ruling could have a significant impact on off-campus student housing in Allston, Brighton, and across the state.

The Toga Party Is Over: Renting To Four Or More College Students Is Illegal Lodging House | The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog
"...the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that renting to 4 or more unrelated students in one apartment unit is an illegal “lodging house” unless a special license is obtained.

...using the College Hill ruling, housing authorities, who want to crack down on unruly, crowded apartment dwellers, may seek to require lodging licenses for apartments occupied by 4 or more unrelated persons."
Posted by Harry Mattison on 11/18/2011 02:55:00 PM

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:19 AM

    If they do enforce this- this may be the thing that brings down rents in Allston.

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  2. Paul5:48 PM

    or drives rents up as more housing is now needed.

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