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fromMoneywise
1 week ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani vows to 'immediately freeze' the rent for some NYC tenants if he's the next mayor - and 'take control' of property from bad landlords. Does his plan make sense?

SF politics
fromabc7news.com
5 months ago

Concord City Council votes to loosen rent control restrictions after heated meeting

Concord City Council voted to raise the rent cap from 3% to 5%, amidst heated discussions between tenants and property owners.
fromMoneywise
1 week ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani vows to 'immediately freeze' the rent for some NYC tenants if he's the next mayor - and 'take control' of property from bad landlords. Does his plan make sense?

SF politics
fromabc7news.com
5 months ago

Concord City Council votes to loosen rent control restrictions after heated meeting

Concord City Council voted to raise the rent cap from 3% to 5%, amidst heated discussions between tenants and property owners.
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
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The rent-freeze or rent hike? | amNewYork

If you freeze rents for current rent-stabilized tenants, then there will be a significant domino effect that results in higher rents for neighboring free market tenants.
NYC real estate
fromBKReader
1 month ago

NYC Pilot Program Turns Rent Payments Into Credit Power For Affordable Housing Tenants

New York City introduces a pilot program to help tenants report on-time rent payments to boost credit scores.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn tenants endure water crisis amid neglect

"There's no way you could have bathed in that water," Walters told PIX.
Brooklyn
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

It's official! Tenant-paid rental broker fees in New York City are history.

New York City renters no longer pay broker fees thanks to the new FARE Act, significantly reducing upfront costs for moving into an apartment.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases | amNewYork

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has lowered the proposed rent increase for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments in a rare revote.
NYC real estate
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

It's official! Tenant-paid rental broker fees in New York City are history.

New York City renters no longer pay broker fees thanks to the new FARE Act, significantly reducing upfront costs for moving into an apartment.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases | amNewYork

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has lowered the proposed rent increase for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments in a rare revote.
#housing-crisis
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tax lien sales by NYC threaten to worsen the affordable housing crisis

Older rent-stabilized units in NYC are facing a financial crisis due to insufficient rental income and rising expenses.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tax lien sales by NYC threaten to worsen the affordable housing crisis

Older rent-stabilized units in NYC are facing a financial crisis due to insufficient rental income and rising expenses.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Rents soar in major cities despite controls DW 06/18/2025

The average rental prices in the 14 largest German cities have surged dramatically over the last decade, showing significant financial pressure on tenants.
Germany news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Eviction cases still soaring in the Bay Area five years after COVID-19

Alameda County’s eviction courts are seeing high volumes of cases post-pandemic, reflecting a rise in homelessness and housing insecurity in the Bay Area.
East Bay real estate
#housing
Renovation
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village

Landlord's claim of necessary demolition led to tenant frustration over lost communal facilities and unmet promises.
fromwww.bkreader.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Residents Sue to Stop Rent Hikes in Rundown Apartments

Tenants at Rutland Plaza protest rent hikes despite severe housing issues, highlighting landlord neglect and government regulatory failures.
Renovation
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village

Landlord's claim of necessary demolition led to tenant frustration over lost communal facilities and unmet promises.
Brooklyn
fromwww.bkreader.com
4 months ago

Brooklyn Residents Sue to Stop Rent Hikes in Rundown Apartments

Tenants at Rutland Plaza protest rent hikes despite severe housing issues, highlighting landlord neglect and government regulatory failures.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

No-fault eviction ban will not apply to half of all tenancies, warns Rory Hearne as opposition vows to fight rental changes tooth and nail

The government's no-fault eviction ban may lead to increased rental costs and incentivize evictions.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Day Care Next Door Treats My Driveway Like a Drop-Off Zone. I'm Done Being Understanding.

Pay Dirt suggests several alternatives to address the parking situation, emphasizing communication with your uncle, potential legal actions, and exploring property modifications.
Renovation
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 months ago

Information is power': New law empowers rent-stabilized tenants to fight overcharges Brooklyn Paper

The Tenants Transparency Act helps tenants combat illegal rent hikes and improves awareness of rent-stabilized units.
#california-housing
fromKqed
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

Paying Rent in California? It Could Now Help Your Credit Score | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California Lawmakers Push to Lower Rent Cap, Expand Protections. Property Owners Are Worried | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

Paying Rent in California? It Could Now Help Your Credit Score | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California Lawmakers Push to Lower Rent Cap, Expand Protections. Property Owners Are Worried | KQED

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Manhattan borough prez candidate tied to rodent-infested Maryland complex with over 1,600 violations - while being a tenant advocate

Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a tenants' rights advocate, faces scrutiny due to his family's Maryland housing complex with 1,600 violations.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

German homeowners urge rent control exemption for private landlords

Germany's government extends rent controls while small landlords seek exemptions.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Allerton fire victims rally at City Hall to demand housing assistance - Bronx Times

Displaced residents from a Bronx fire rally for housing assistance, expressing frustration over inadequate support and their struggles in temporary shelters.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Tenants are being charged eviction fees even if they don't get evicted

Corporate landlords are imposing charges on tenants for evictions that never occurred, raising legal and ethical concerns.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Should the mayor stay out of rent board debates? Hopefuls weigh in

Mayoral candidates discuss the potential for greater influence over the Rent Guidelines Board amidst proposed rent increases.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose lawmaker withdraws bill to lower state rent caps - San Jose Spotlight

"I am grateful my colleagues on the Assembly Housing Committee acknowledged the pressing need to take action to support tenants statewide and stabilize the rental market," Kalra said.
Silicon Valley real estate
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 months ago

These Broker-Fee Fines Are Lower Than Most Broker Fees

The effectiveness of the new broker fee law is questionable due to low fines for violations.
Tenants could benefit from reduced moving costs due to the broker fee legislation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Tenants win 260,000 of rent back in legal fight with London rogue landlord'

Tenants in East London secure significant rent repayments from a billionaire landlord deemed a 'rogue' for operating unlicensed housing.
Renovation
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

LA City Council passes temporary ban on substantial remodel evictions

Los Angeles tenants temporarily protected from eviction during major renovations through a city council vote.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Berkeley residents form city's first tenants union with power to bargain with landlords

Residents formed a tenants association to address persistent issues in their building, leveraging newly expanded renters' rights from Measure BB.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Short-term lets 'hollowing out' London as one in 32 homes used for holiday stays

Short-term lets in London are exacerbating the housing crisis, as one in 32 homes are used as holiday rentals instead of affordable housing.
London
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

UK rents slip for the first time since 2019, but London remains at record highs

UK rents have fallen slightly for the first time since 2019, reflecting improved supply in the rental market.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

Crowd of NYC tenants rally against Airbnb bill, claims threats against housing stability | amNewYork

Advocates are uniting against Airbnb's Intro 1107, claiming it threatens New York's rental market and exacerbates the housing crisis.
fromGothamist
7 months ago

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

Tenants face significant challenges in recovering security deposits, leading many to drop their claims.
fromThe Oaklandside
7 months ago

Causa Justa closing after 22 years of tenant organizing in Oakland and SF

Causa Justa/Just Cause is closing due to operational challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, despite being financially stable.
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Lefferts Gardens Tenants Threaten Non-Payment Until Buildings is Fixed

"Things in this building are not up to par. We have not had cooking gas in over a year. We didn't have hot water for maybe two or three weeks," said Jacob Bagwell, a tenant, highlighting the ongoing issues tenants face.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork

NYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.
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