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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

North London landlord fined 19,000 after putting five people in a home without a license

A rogue landlord has been fined nearly 20,000 for renting out a north London home to five people without the correct license.
Real estate
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Here's what the new condo law requires. Is it too much to handle?

The new condo reform bill aims to enhance safety but complicates governance for condo associations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Jose changing mobile home park rules after RV residents targeted with illegal rent hikes

"This month, the city changed the ordinance to make it explicitly clear - any rent increase would be the same for mobile homes and RVs."
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fromGothamist
7 months ago
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They sued for their NYC apartment's security deposit. The landlord still hasn't returned it.

fromGothamist
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

They sued for their NYC apartment's security deposit. The landlord still hasn't returned it.

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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California wildfire recovery event targeted reverse mortgage borrowers

Aimee Williams emphasizes the importance of community education in helping reverse mortgage borrowers navigate complex legal challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

PM urged to end 'legal theft' from park home owners

Park home residents are fighting against a 10% profit charge that affects their finances, particularly when selling homes to pay for care.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

RTB rules that woman who 'lived in apartment for 12 years' with partner before his death was not a tenant

A woman's unlawful termination case was dismissed as she was not recognized as a tenant by the Residential Tenancies Board.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Completely disproportionate': UK tenants feel the bite of pet rent'

Pet rent surcharges are common in the UK rental market, with landlords charging extra fees for tenants with pets.
The legality of pet rent is complex; while additional fees are restricted, increased monthly rent is permissible.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

As the DOJ takes shape, housing must be front and center

The incoming AG can pause and reverse litigation initiated by the previous administration, impacting key policies like housing law and student loan repayment.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Landlords Fined $80K for Threatening to Call ICE on Chicago Tenants

Illinois has protections for immigrant tenants, as demonstrated by a judge's ruling against a landlord threatening eviction based on immigration status.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

State auditor calls MBTA Communities Act 'unfunded mandate'

The state auditor criticizes the MBTA Communities Act for lacking necessary funding for municipalities, which was required upon the law's passage.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Legal experts weigh in on the CFPB and the future of regulation

State attorneys general may increase enforcement of RESPA regulations if the CFPB is removed.
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