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NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 week 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 politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days 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
fromNew York Post
1 week 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 politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days 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.
more#rent-stabilization
#housing
Renovation
fromHell Gate
3 weeks 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
2 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.
Renovation
fromHell Gate
3 weeks 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
2 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.
more#housing
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month 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.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Editorial | NYC tenants and landlords bearing the economic brunt of rent crisis | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month 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.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Editorial | NYC tenants and landlords bearing the economic brunt of rent crisis | amNewYork

more#new-york-city
#california-housing
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

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

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

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

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

more#california-housing
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week 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.
#housing-policy
Renovation
fromtherealdeal.com
2 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month 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.
Renovation
fromtherealdeal.com
2 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month 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.
more#housing-policy
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
#housing-crisis
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 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.
SF politics
fromabc7news.com
3 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.amny.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 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.
SF politics
fromabc7news.com
3 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.amny.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

more#housing-crisis
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
#housing-issues
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 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.
more#housing-issues
London
fromBusiness Matters
4 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.
#housing-law
fromGothamist
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

fromGothamist
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

more#housing-law
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

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

Causa Justa/Just Cause, a key player in Bay Area tenants rights since 2002, is set to close by the end of December due to challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
East Bay (California)
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