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#new-york-city

NYC Council Just Voted To End Mandatory Broker Fees For Tenants

New York City's tenants are no longer required to pay broker fees they did not incur, thanks to the passing of the FARE Act.

NYC real estate industry squaring up to battle new law protecting tenants from broker fees

The FARE Act aims to shift broker fees to hiring parties, prompting a lawsuit from brokers who argue it could harm the rental market.

NYC Council Just Voted To End Mandatory Broker Fees For Tenants

New York City's tenants are no longer required to pay broker fees they did not incur, thanks to the passing of the FARE Act.

NYC real estate industry squaring up to battle new law protecting tenants from broker fees

The FARE Act aims to shift broker fees to hiring parties, prompting a lawsuit from brokers who argue it could harm the rental market.
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#tenants-rights

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#rent-stabilization

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent Stabilization

The US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.

Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?

Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.

How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?

Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments should confirm their rent status with the state, as the sale of the property doesn't affect this status.

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent Stabilization

The US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.

Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?

Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.

How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?

Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments should confirm their rent status with the state, as the sale of the property doesn't affect this status.
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#california

Gavin Newsom accuses SoCal city of breaking state housing law, says legal action is coming

Governor Newsom warns Norwalk about legal action for violating state housing law regarding homeless shelters.

Another court says Huntington Beach must obey state's resi mandates

Huntington Beach lost its lawsuit against California's housing law, emphasizing state authority over local control regarding housing development.

LA court strikes down controversial California law abolishing single-family zoning

Controversial housing law SB 9, allowing splitting lots for dual homes, ruled unconstitutional in select California cities, sparking debate over state vs. local authority.

Gavin Newsom accuses SoCal city of breaking state housing law, says legal action is coming

Governor Newsom warns Norwalk about legal action for violating state housing law regarding homeless shelters.

Another court says Huntington Beach must obey state's resi mandates

Huntington Beach lost its lawsuit against California's housing law, emphasizing state authority over local control regarding housing development.

LA court strikes down controversial California law abolishing single-family zoning

Controversial housing law SB 9, allowing splitting lots for dual homes, ruled unconstitutional in select California cities, sparking debate over state vs. local authority.
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Simon Mullings obituary

Simon Spike Mullings was a self-taught housing law expert and advocate for tenant rights, significantly impacting legal aid and housing law during his career.

Newsom sides with developer on Beverly Hills apartment highrise

Governor Newsom challenges Beverly Hills' rejection of a housing project, emphasizing the need for more housing to address the homelessness crisis.

Santa Clara County officials want to toughen eviction protections - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County aims to strengthen tenant protections for evicted renters in unincorporated areas, surpassing state's current regulations.

Fresh batch of YIMBY housing bills clash with California's coastal protections

State lawmakers excluded the California coast exception in a housing law despite Coastal Commission opposition.
Several bills by Democrats aim to diminish the California Coastal Commission's authority to promote housing in regulated coastal areas.
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