Boston City Council Considers Making List Of City's Worst Landlords

CBS Boston

Updated on: October 23, 2026

The Boston City Council is considering publishing a list of the worst landlords in the city.

There are more renters than owner-occupied homes in Boston. The latest data from the city has the rental population at over 60%. Landlords of Boston properties often live out of the city or even the state. For years, tenants have complained accountability seemed next-to-none.

Just this week, the Boston City Council decided to explore a proposal that would create a "Bad Landlords List." The city councilors behind the proposal said it would be a way to publicly name and shame the worst of the worst landlords in the city, in an effort to help renters make decisions when moving.

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