#rent-control

#rent-control

California's AB 1157 bill aims to reduce maximum rent increases from 10% to 5% to alleviate housing issues.

California may lower the yearly rent increase cap from 10% to 5%, aimed at addressing the rental crisis.

California's voters rejected a proposal to overturn statewide rent control restrictions, indicating broad reluctance for such measures despite growing concerns over housing affordability.

Landlords successfully campaigned against California's proposed rent control caps, leading to the withdrawal of the Affordable Rent Act.

Proposition 33 may restore local control over rent control in California, providing critical relief in the housing crisis.

California faces a severe housing crisis, impacting families who struggle financially due to rising rents.

Proposition 33 aims to repeal restrictive rent control laws, potentially stabilizing housing costs for families.

Stories like Simon-Weisberg's illustrate the personal toll of California's housing policies on families.

Jeremy Corbyn advocates for rent controls to curb excessive profits and protect London tenants from soaring housing costs.

Rising rents in London have led to increasing protests by tenants demanding better rights and controls.

A tenant fighting to retain her rent-controlled apartment has not paid rent for over a decade, causing conflict with neighbors.

Mountain View is updating rent control to cap mobile home rent increases below inflation to better protect tenants from financial strain.

The Costa-Hawkins Act exacerbates housing instability by allowing significant rent increases after a tenant vacates, affecting many low-income renters.

Reyna Aguilar's experience illustrates the emotional and physical toll of navigating housing insecurity in a tightening market.

Mountain View's tenants achieved rent control measures to limit increases, helping protect residents from excessive rent hikes amidst rising inflation.

The NYC housing landscape faces critical challenges with discussions on rent regulations and federal funding cuts for housing assistance.

Portland may become the first U.S. city to ban algorithmic software for setting rents.

Landlords using algorithmic pricing software significantly inflate rents, leading to federal probes and local legislative action against such practices in California.

Valerie Sobel-Twain's journey of finding a long-term home in San Francisco reveals the emotional significance of place and connections made during pivotal life moments.

The cost of living in the Bay Area is excessively high, influenced by corporate landlords and increasing evictions post-COVID.

AHF faced significant electoral losses with the defeat of Prop. 33 and restrictive measures of Prop. 34, impacting its funding initiatives.

Los Angeles is considering a rent freeze to protect tenants affected by devastating fires and counteract potential price gouging amid a housing crisis.

Landlords in California are illegally raising rent by more than 10% during wildfires, prompting calls for a rent freeze and eviction moratorium.

Gov. Newsom extends price gouging protections for rental housing in L.A. due to fire-related rent hikes, aiming to aid displaced residents.

Proposition 33 could significantly decrease local property tax revenues, affecting funding for schools and emergency services if approved.

Proposition 33 could significantly limit future rent increases in California, affecting thousands of tenants amidst rising housing costs.

Proposition 33 aims to allow cities to implement rent control, opposing real estate interests believe it will harm housing development.

Proposition 33 to repeal rent control restrictions in California was rejected by over 64% of voters, marking another setback in addressing housing affordability.