Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft backtracked on his campaign promise to implement a rent control plan, saying that he envisions an “opt-in” program that would incentivize landlords to keep rent increases sustainable in exchange for a tax break.


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Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft backtracked on his campaign promise to implement a rent control plan, saying that he envisions an “opt-in” program that would incentivize landlords to keep rent …{ai:summary}<p>Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft revised his stance on rent control, proposing an "opt-in" program instead of a strict plan. This program would offer tax breaks to landlords who agree to keep rent increases manageable. </p><p>#politics</p>

Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft backtracks on rent control, saying his plan would be optional

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