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Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Shahana Hanif

NYC Council Member Shahana Hanif prioritizes affordability, accessibility, safety, disability justice, tenant protection, childcare access, and immigrant support in the 39th Brooklyn district.
#housing-enforcement
New York City
fromAol
1 week ago

Mamdani touts landmark court victory against repeat offender landlord in housing enforcement push

NYC Mayor Mamdani announced a $2.1 million judgment against Bronx landlord Seth Miller for uncorrected code violations, establishing a legal template for pursuing maximum civil penalties against negligent property owners.
fromNEPYORK
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Record $2.1M Judgment Against Bronx Landlord - NEPYORK

New York City imposed maximum civil penalties of $2.174 million against a negligent landlord for severe housing violations, marking the first such judgment under the Nuisance Abatement Law.
New York City
fromAol
1 week ago

Mamdani touts landmark court victory against repeat offender landlord in housing enforcement push

NYC Mayor Mamdani announced a $2.1 million judgment against Bronx landlord Seth Miller for uncorrected code violations, establishing a legal template for pursuing maximum civil penalties against negligent property owners.
New York City
fromNEPYORK
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Record $2.1M Judgment Against Bronx Landlord - NEPYORK

New York City imposed maximum civil penalties of $2.174 million against a negligent landlord for severe housing violations, marking the first such judgment under the Nuisance Abatement Law.
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SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

Lurie plan uses regressive taxes to 'save' Muni, in the short term - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie launched a parcel tax campaign to generate $150-200 million annually for Muni, preventing service cuts and addressing a $300 million budget deficit.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Public nuisance ruling signals new enforcement playbook on negligent landlords, says mayor | amNewYork

A Bronx court ruled that prolonged apartment code violations constitute a public nuisance, establishing an enforcement template the city plans to replicate citywide against negligent landlords.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

NYC program freezes rent at affordable rates and stops it from future increases

NYC's Rent Freeze Program freezes rent for elderly and disabled tenants, preventing future increases while the city provides property tax credits to landlords for the difference.
#rent-stabilization
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Departing senator gets failing grade from real estate industry

Brian Kavanagh's tenure as housing committee chair ends with the 2019 rent stabilization law creating widespread bankruptcies, bank failures, and deteriorating housing conditions despite intended tenant protections.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 months ago

Rent-stabilized shortfalls may grow "exponentially," new data shows

The Furman Center warns of increasing financial pressures on rent-stabilized housing, especially in the Bronx, after the HSTPA of 2019.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Departing senator gets failing grade from real estate industry

Brian Kavanagh's tenure as housing committee chair ends with the 2019 rent stabilization law creating widespread bankruptcies, bank failures, and deteriorating housing conditions despite intended tenant protections.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 months ago

Rent-stabilized shortfalls may grow "exponentially," new data shows

The Furman Center warns of increasing financial pressures on rent-stabilized housing, especially in the Bronx, after the HSTPA of 2019.
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NYC real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Landlord's limit on number of occupants may be fair housing violation

Landlords cannot impose unreasonably restrictive occupancy limits, as this may violate fair housing laws by discriminating against families with children.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Reform vows to scrap Renters' Rights Act, warning of 'job-killing' regulation

Reform UK pledges to abolish the Renters' Rights Act 2025, claiming rental regulations hinder growth and investment, reigniting debate over balancing tenant security with landlord confidence.
New York City
fromNewsOne
4 weeks ago

What Has Zohran Mamdani Done So Far In Office?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani prioritized housing affordability and tenant protections immediately, restoring the Office to Protect Tenants and launching hearings and task forces to expand supply.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Addresses Official's White Supremacy Comments

Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended and kept Cea Weaver as tenant-protection chief despite her past social-media statements equating home ownership with white supremacy.
US politics
fromGothamist
5 months ago

Hochul signs bill banning NY landlords from using algorithm software to set rents

New York law bans landlords and property managers from using algorithm-based software to artificially inflate rental prices, updating state antitrust laws.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Trump's immigration crackdowns raise eviction risks across California

Immigrant renters in California face heightened vulnerability to eviction and exploitation due to fears of deportation.
#housing-insecurity
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NYC real estate
fromForbes
9 months ago

Six Years After HSTPA, NYC Owners Face Escalating Costs, Falling Values

HSTPA has led to severe financial challenges for owners of rent-stabilized buildings, including disinvestment and increased vacancies.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
10 months ago

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

California's proposed bill to lower rent increase caps has stalled but advocacy for tenant protection continues.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
10 months ago

Mayor's Budget Proposes Millions for Housing

Mayor Eric Adams' Fiscal Year 2026 budget focuses on public housing upgrades, supportive apartments, and tenant protections.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
10 months ago

NYC to Invest $24.7M on Affordable Housing, Supportive Housing, Tenant Protection Services

Mayor Eric Adams unveils a $24.7 billion investment in affordable housing and tenant protections to support New Yorkers and ensure housing security.
#rent-control
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Washington State Lawmakers Vote to Limit Rent Increases

Washington State has enacted a law limiting annual rent increases to 10% or inflation plus 7%, addressing rising housing costs.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Washington State Lawmakers Vote to Limit Rent Increases

Washington State has enacted a law limiting annual rent increases to 10% or inflation plus 7%, addressing rising housing costs.
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