
Somerville Bans Evictions, Apartment Showings
The city of Somerville has issued a moratorium on both residential and commercial evictions and a halt on apartment showings for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
The city of Somerville has issued a moratorium on both residential and commercial evictions and a halt on apartment showings for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
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