The legislative process can be daunting for the average citizen, at least it certainly was for me when I started working with the Public Policy department at HOME Line. But throughout my observation of this past legislative session, I learned some things that gave me hope, made me angry, and most importantly allowed me to […]
Public Policy Blog: State law needed to correct the power imbalance between tenants and landlords
When a landlord and a tenant enter into a rental agreement, ideally, each party would get an equal and fair shake. Renters have an expectation that their lease should provide equal protections to both parties. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Leases are drafted by landlords (or their attorney), presented by landlords, and primarily […]