Gómez joins Attorney General Campbell to Address Springfield Gardens Housing Crisis

Senator Adam Gómez joined Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and local housing advocates this week to address the state’s landmark $10 million settlement with the former owners of Springfield Gardens — a real estate company accused of widespread housing violations that impacted over 1,000 tenants in the city.

The visit, held in the heart of the Springfield Gardens community, brought together state and local leaders, tenant advocates, and residents to discuss the years of unsafe and unsanitary living conditions that led to the lawsuit. The settlement, announced by AG Campbell, includes $2.5 million in direct payments to the Commonwealth and $7.5 million in forgiven rent for affected tenants. It also permanently bars the former landlords from owning or managing property in Massachusetts

Senator Gómez, who represents the Hampden District, emphasized the importance of holding negligent landlords accountable and ensuring long-term housing justice for Springfield families.

“This settlement is a powerful step toward justice for the families who endured years of neglect and unsafe conditions,” said Senator Gómez. “But our work doesn’t stop here. We must continue to strengthen tenant protections, invest in affordable housing, and ensure that no one in Springfield — or anywhere in Massachusetts — is forced to live in fear or indignity because of where they call home.”

The Attorney General’s office detailed a long list of violations by the former owners, including persistent mold, water leaks, pest infestations, lack of heat and hot water, and fire safety hazards. Many of these issues went unaddressed for months or even years, despite thousands of tenant complaints.

The event also featured testimony from residents and community organizations like Neighbor 2 Neighbor and Springfield No One Leaves, who have been instrumental in advocating for tenant rights and housing reform.

Senator Gómez reaffirmed his commitment to working with the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Attorney General’s office to ensure that housing is treated as a human right in Massachusetts.

To learn more about the settlement and the state’s efforts to protect tenants, visit the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.