Mansfield lawsuit triggers debate over rental laws

Mansfield lawsuit triggers debate over rental laws

Last month, Town of Mansfield officials agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Brian Triglione, a landlord who accused the town of arbitrarily enforcing housing ordinances “that are expressly intended to target university students.” While Mansfield landlords argue the suit highlights one of several policies enforced by the town that unfairly punish students and the landlords who rent to them, Mayor Toni Moran argues that the policy is essential to …