Polly Rains urges release from shared‑equity covenant, cites appraisal fees and $70,000 gap
Jul 1, 2026
Polly Rains of East Branch Farms testified that her unit has sat empty eight months and said covenant and Cornerstone Housing Partners’ qualification processes created barriers; the board recommended seeking legal advice and expressed concern that release would reduce permanently affordable housing.
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Polly Rains testified she sought to be released from a shared‑equity affordable‑housing covenant after her East Branch Farms unit remained empty for eight months despite market interest.
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