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France news
fromThe Local France
20 hours ago

TELL US: What do you think of Airbnb in France?

Airbnb operates in 81% of French municipalities, prompting debate over economic benefits for second-home owners versus concerns and calls for legal restrictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What has Rachel Reeves done wrong and how serious are things for her?

Less than a month before she is due to deliver the budget, Rachel Reeves has admitted breaking rules by failing to apply for a licence from her local council before letting out her south London home. Keir Starmer accepted an apology from Reeves, who said she had not known a licence was required, and declared the matter closed. However, there was a further development on Thursday when Reeves found emails showing that the letting agent
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reeves' tenants could receive major payout after chancellor's rent rule breach

Tenants of Rachel Reeves' unlicensed Dulwich rental may claim up to 12 months' rent back after she failed to obtain a required selective licence.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

City officials hope Chetrit arrest serves as warning to landlords

A prominent landlord faces felony tenant-harassment charges as New York City shifts toward criminal enforcement to deter persistent landlord misconduct.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Zealand man convicted of murder for boarding house fire that killed five tenants

A man was convicted of murder and arson for setting fires at a Wellington boarding house that killed five fellow tenants.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In face of extreme heat, L.A. may require landlords to keep their rentals cool

Los Angeles may require landlords to keep rental units at or below 82°F during summer to protect tenants from extreme heat.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Plan for Sutton HMO licensing scheme to target rogue landlords

The proposed licensing scheme aims to extend requirements to all HMOs with three or more tenants, enhancing enforcement to manage housing density and community balance.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Does That Building Have Stabilized Apartments? It'll Soon Be Easier to Know

The Rent Transparency Act mandates landlords of regulated units to disclose their status via public signage.
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
4 months ago

NY Sheds Landlords' Rent Stabilization Law Challenge Appeal

New York's rent stabilization law upholds penalties for landlords who fail to provide required information.
The Second Circuit Court's decision supports municipalities' rights to address housing emergencies.
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