Germany newsfromThe Local Germany4 years agoGerman housing co-ops: What are they and how do I sign up?Housing cooperatives in Germany provide secure and affordable alternatives to renting and buying.
NYC politicsfromwww.amny.com2 months ago6 million applicants for 10,000 units: Housing lottery leaves out New Yorkers most in need | amNewYorkNew York City's housing crisis worsens, with vacancy rates critically low and rents unaffordable for many residents.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoIt makes me sick': the Amsterdam shops closing because of soaring rentsHigh rents are forcing the closure of long-standing independent shops in Amsterdam.
fromtherealdeal.com3 months agoNew Jersey sues RealPage, landlords over rent inflation schemeNew Jersey sues RealPage and landlords for colluding to raise rents against antitrust laws.
fromLos Angeles Times3 months agoContributor: My L.A. neighborhood won't be the same when Say Cheese closes"I was waiting for the shoe to drop. I knew four and half years ago that the landlord was looking for a new tenant [who could pay more rent]."Los Angeles
Germany politicsfromTruthout5 months agoExperts Warn No Action on High Rents Could Drive Voters to Germany's Far RightRising rents in Germany are driving support for far-right parties, particularly among low-income tenants facing displacement.
fromFast Company9 months agoAffordable housing units across states are about to disappear as LIHTC protections expireRising rents threaten affordable housing for low-income tenants as legal obligations to maintain affordability expire.The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, essential for affordable housing, faces deadlines leading to potential evictions.
Left-wing politicsfromwww.orlandosentinel.com10 months agoRent is eating up a greater share of tenants' income in almost every stateThe number of renters spending over 30% of income on housing has drastically increased, affecting their ability to meet basic needs.