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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

L.A. cuts tentative deal to provide $15 million to spare Chinatown tenants from steep rent hikes

A tentative deal between Los Angeles housing officials and a landlord could provide financial relief for residents facing rent increases at a Chinatown apartment complex. [ more ]
New York City
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Squatter sublets NYC apartment while owing 'betrayed' landlord $72K in rent

A squatter avoided paying rent for 3 years, making $72,000, then sublet the unit for profit, exploiting landlord and loopholes in housing laws. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

One of New York's Worst Landlords' Faces Arrest Over Building Neglect

Landlord facing jail time for neglect in Manhattan apartment buildings.
City holding landlord accountable for dangerous conditions with an arrest warrant. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Queens squatter's lawyer promises big 'revelation,' claims new homeowners are not 'victims'

Flores' attorney promises a revelation to change the narrative of the squatter case.
Flores claims to have had an agreement with the former owner to live in the mansion. [ more ]
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Mission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

Meet the District 5 candidates: Where to focus housing efforts?

Rent control and social housing work in District 5
Challenges with relying on trickle-down economics for affordable housing [ more ]
Mission Local
5 months ago
Mission District

Supe wants to make suing landlords for substandard housing easier

New legislation proposed in San Francisco would allow tenants to sue landlords for dangerous living conditions, with potential triple damages in cases involving vulnerable populations.
The legislation aims to circumvent a state law that requires tenants to obtain a city notice of violation before suing landlords for life-endangering conditions, which many argue creates unnecessary obstacles for tenants seeking legal action against negligent landlords. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

When Your Boss Is Your Landlord

Affordable housing for hospital employees is under threat due to property sale.
Longtime tenants face challenges finding affordable housing in current rental market. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Do I Have to Allow the Landlord to Do Building Repairs in My Apartment?

Landlords can do work in rent-stabilized units and raise rent accordingly, but certain conditions apply.
Rent increases for major capital improvements may not be allowed if the building has fewer than 35% rent-regulated units. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
NYC real estate

How Do I Evict My Roommates?

Roommates have legal rights even without a written agreement, making eviction a complex and lengthy process in NYC.
Evicting roommates in NYC can involve serving notice up to 90 days in advance and navigating a slow-moving housing court system. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC real estate

At What Point Does My Landlord Owe Me Some Apartment Repairs?

In order to have a right to repairs, tenants must show that the problems violate city codes meant to ensure livable apartments.
Painting is required under the law, but other repairs may not be necessary or required by the landlord. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Arnel Settles Allegation of Keeping Renter Security Deposits

Arnel Management settled for $1.2 million for illegally withholding security deposits
This is the second time Arnel has faced such allegations, with similar issues in 2001. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London family wins 20,000 after council blamed mould problem on 'lifestyle'

Failure to address damp and mould issues appropriately by Lewisham Council for years.
Housing Ombudsman ordered council to pay out over 40,000 to affected residents due to severe failings in addressing damp and mould issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Tenant sues landlord claiming UK flat was sublet as he was stranded abroad

A social housing tenant is suing his landlord for 1m in damages, alleging that a housing officer illegally sublet his home during the Covid pandemic.
The tenant returned to his flat to find that a stranger had been living there and using his belongings.
The case is going to trial at the high court in London on Thursday. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Islington tenant's agony as flat ceiling collapses five times

A tenant in a north London flat has experienced her ceiling collapsing five times, and accuses the housing association of not fully fixing the issue.
Water leaks have been causing problems with her kitchen ceiling since 2007. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn residents brave elements to rally against evictions in Crown Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Community solidarity in fighting against rent deregulation in Brooklyn.
Importance of tenant unions in organizing and advocating for tenants' rights. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Crown Heights tenants rally for control of their building after years of no repairs * Brooklyn Paper

Tenants in a Crown Heights apartment are fighting to take control of their building after getting the owner ousted from management.
They have been living with broken ceilings, cracked tiles, and infestations for years, and despite the removal of the landlord, repairs have not been made. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago
East Bay food

Berkeley's tenant union rights, golden duplex rent control proposed for November ballot

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board hopes to amend the existing rent stabilization ordinance to enshrine rights to form tenant unions and eliminate a carve-out for golden duplexes.
Golden duplexes are currently exempt from rent regulation laws in Berkeley, but the proposed ballot measure would remove this exemption and subject them to rent control.
If approved, the ballot measure would also enshrine the right for tenants to form associations and negotiate with landlords over grievances. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

What L.A. renters should know now that COVID tenant protections are gone

Renter protection programs in Los Angeles have expired, and tenants who couldn't pay rent during the pandemic must start paying again.
The end of these programs is likely to lead to homelessness or tenants leaving the city and state, according to tenant advocates. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Can I update my rental unit without my landlord's consent? What California law requires

Tenants in California have limited circumstances in which they can update their rental unit without the landlord's permission.
Tenants should carefully read their rental agreement lease to understand the terms regarding modifications and improvements. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

As Bay Area evictions boom, whether tenants get lawyers depends on where they live

Access to legal counsel in eviction proceedings can make a significant difference in whether tenants keep their homes or not.
San Francisco is the only city in California that guarantees tenants the right to an attorney in eviction cases. [ more ]
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