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Disabled Lewisham mum fleeing abusive ex gets payout after being split up from kid

Lewisham Council violated Mrs X's human rights by housing her in inadequate temporary accommodation.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

Labour urged to crack down on unfair' guarantor rules which lock renters out

Urgent rental law reforms are needed to protect poorer tenants from discrimination in the housing market.

#discrimination

Non-profit organizations

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 month ago

Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds

Fair housing organizations have sued the federal government over the abrupt cancellation of $30 million in essential grant funding.

fromLos Angeles Times

6 months ago

Los Angeles

Housing nonprofit alleges widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

California landlords face discrimination complaints for refusing Section 8 voucher holders, with calls for tougher law enforcement.

Non-profit organizations

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 month ago

Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds

Fair housing organizations have sued the federal government over the abrupt cancellation of $30 million in essential grant funding.

fromLos Angeles Times

6 months ago

Los Angeles

Housing nonprofit alleges widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

California landlords face discrimination complaints for refusing Section 8 voucher holders, with calls for tougher law enforcement.

Brooklyn

Tenants Fed Up With Lack of Heat, Other Violations in 3 Sunset Park Buildings

Tenants in Sunset Park have been left without heat for weeks, prompting a rally for city action against their neglectful landlord.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

East Bay real estate

New Alameda County renter protections pass after six years

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has enacted new rental protections for unincorporated areas, mandating just cause for evictions and enhanced relocation payments.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

2 months ago

Tenants Fed Up With Lack of Heat, Other Violations in 3 Sunset Park Buildings

Tenants in Sunset Park have been left without heat for weeks, prompting a rally for city action against their neglectful landlord.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

East Bay real estate

New Alameda County renter protections pass after six years

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has enacted new rental protections for unincorporated areas, mandating just cause for evictions and enhanced relocation payments.

more#tenant-advocacy

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

SF politics

Willie Burnley Jr. announces bid for Somerville mayor, challenging incumbent

Willie Burnley Jr. aims to challenge Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, emphasizing community values and a Green New Deal for Somerville Public Schools.

Court Recognizes Potential Fraud in Crown Heights Deed Theft Case

The Robinson-Torain family wins a legal stay on eviction, highlighting issues of deed theft and protecting long-term family homes.

Justice pursued for vulnerable homeowners amid fraudulent property schemes.

fromThe US Sun

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Man, 90, gets evicted as house he bought in 1969 is sold behind his back

An elderly man is facing eviction after being a victim of a deed theft scam that resulted in losing his home of over 50 years.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

8 months ago

Court Recognizes Potential Fraud in Crown Heights Deed Theft Case

The Robinson-Torain family wins a legal stay on eviction, highlighting issues of deed theft and protecting long-term family homes.

Justice pursued for vulnerable homeowners amid fraudulent property schemes.

fromThe US Sun

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Man, 90, gets evicted as house he bought in 1969 is sold behind his back

An elderly man is facing eviction after being a victim of a deed theft scam that resulted in losing his home of over 50 years.

more#deed-theft

fromIndependent

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

'Not overlooking my kitchen' - Green Party housing TD objected to 330 new homes on land next door to him

The Green Party's commitment to housing is called into question by their member's opposition to nearby housing developments.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

UK news

Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Labour's no-fault eviction ban

Urgent need for housing reform as eviction rates rise ahead of Labour's proposed ban on no-fault evictions.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Point Reyes park litigants want residents excluded from talks

Environmental groups oppose agricultural leases in Point Reyes, fearing ecological impacts and aiming for the discontinuation of agricultural operations.

fromTruthout

6 months ago

Left-wing politics

Housing Activists in Spain Occupy Vacant Bank-Owned Buildings and Halt Evictions

Ateneu La Sèquia exemplifies a successful reclaimed space that fosters community activism and solidarity against systemic issues in Manresa.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

UK news

Campaigners welcome Angela Rayner's bill to ban no-fault evictions

The Renters' Rights Bill signifies a crucial advancement in tenant protections, aiming to abolish no-fault evictions and prioritize housing stability.

fromMission Local

7 months ago

San Francisco

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.

Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.

fromThe Nation

7 months ago

NYC real estate

The Connecticut Tenants Union Trying to Buy Their Apartment Building

Tenant organizing led to the first collectively bargained leases in Connecticut, demonstrating effective collective action against problematic landlords.

fromQNS

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Queens DA shares tips for homeowners on how to prevent squatters and deed theft - QNS

The Queens DA's webinar highlighted key strategies for homeowners to prevent deed fraud and squatting, addressing rising concerns in the community.

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Disabled Lewisham mum fleeing abusive ex gets payout after being split up from kid

Labour urged to crack down on unfair' guarantor rules which lock renters out

Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds

Housing nonprofit alleges widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds

Housing nonprofit alleges widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

Tenants Fed Up With Lack of Heat, Other Violations in 3 Sunset Park Buildings

New Alameda County renter protections pass after six years

Tenants Fed Up With Lack of Heat, Other Violations in 3 Sunset Park Buildings

New Alameda County renter protections pass after six years

Willie Burnley Jr. announces bid for Somerville mayor, challenging incumbent

Court Recognizes Potential Fraud in Crown Heights Deed Theft Case

Man, 90, gets evicted as house he bought in 1969 is sold behind his back

Court Recognizes Potential Fraud in Crown Heights Deed Theft Case

Man, 90, gets evicted as house he bought in 1969 is sold behind his back

'Not overlooking my kitchen' - Green Party housing TD objected to 330 new homes on land next door to him

Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Labour's no-fault eviction ban

Point Reyes park litigants want residents excluded from talks

Housing Activists in Spain Occupy Vacant Bank-Owned Buildings and Halt Evictions

Campaigners welcome Angela Rayner's bill to ban no-fault evictions

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

The Connecticut Tenants Union Trying to Buy Their Apartment Building

Queens DA shares tips for homeowners on how to prevent squatters and deed theft - QNS

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#housing-rights