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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Wu has comfortable lead over Kraft, new poll shows

Mayor Wu currently enjoys a sizable lead with 60% support from voters, while her main rival, Josh Kraft, has the backing of 30%.
Boston
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Inside the battle to save a once award-winning building from neglect

Lillington and Longmoore Gardens residents face severe living conditions, marked by plumbing failures, health risks, and a decline in community support.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Dublin City councillors agree to increase local property tax for the first time

"It's not even a property tax. We need to dispel that myth," said Sinn Féin's Daithí Doolan. "It is a charge on people's homes, and those living in Dublin are unfairly punished by an extremely high price of housing in the capital, and this is used as a benchmark to measure the local property tax."
US politics
Social justice
fromDailycaller
3 weeks ago

'Ironic': Mexicans Protest American 'Gringos' Driving Up Rent, Erasing Culture

Protests in Mexico City against American digital nomads highlight rising rents and cultural displacement of locals.
#homelessness
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Links: PG&E Launches $50M Relief Program to Help Customers with Overdue Bills

PG&E has initiated a $50 million energy relief program to assist customers in paying overdue bills.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Brownsville history

Brownsville transformed from a small village to a densely populated neighborhood, overcoming periods of decay through community efforts and revitalization.
#east-flatbush
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Thorncliffe Park tenants anxiously await next steps as eviction proceedings wrap up | CBC News

Tenants at Thorncliffe Park are protesting rent increases and deteriorating conditions through a long-term rent strike.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Shared ownership: A 'gimmick' or here to stay?

Concerns and issues surrounding shared ownership schemes need urgent addressing to protect future homeowners.
Investigation revealed complaints regarding transparency, costs, and repairs in shared ownership.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Our neighbour threatened my dad with a knife - why won't the housing association act?

Dilara expressed her frustrations, stating, "I'm just scared...it doesn't feel like a home to me anymore." This reveals the emotional toll that unresolved conflicts can have on residents.
Mental health
#community-concerns
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Uovo plans larger art storage facility in Bushwick

The proposed 240,000-square-foot art storage facility seeks to enhance UOVO's existing space, offering climate control while facing community concerns over housing and rent issues.
NYC real estate
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

My day with the protesters giving Barcelona tourists a wet but far-from-warm welcome

Demonstrators in Barcelona used water pistols and smoke bombs in protest against short-term rental practices.
The protest included a speech and targeted luxury brands to convey discontent.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Life unbearable' for residents of central London flats flooded with sewage and scalding water

Nicholas Barry expressed frustration, saying the council ignores tenant concerns, leading to frequent issues such as flooding with hot water and sewage.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

More than 10m now owed to Dublin City Council in unpaid dereliction levies

The council's derelict sites register swelled by 75% over the last four years, highlighting the ongoing issue of dilapidated properties in the area.
London politics
#overtourism
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council boss calls MP asylum comment inflammatory

Council leader disputes MP's claims about asylum seekers, calling them misleading and inflammatory.
#tenant-rights
fromMission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

No matter that your landlord is a church, getting its attention takes more than a hope and a prayer, Thomas Paine tenants find

London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Sutton mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands after home was 'making her ill'

Sutton Housing Partnership failed to address severe housing issues impacting a resident's family's health & well-being, leading to a complaint to the Housing Ombudsman.
fromMission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

No matter that your landlord is a church, getting its attention takes more than a hope and a prayer, Thomas Paine tenants find

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Prospect Heights Tenants Rally at Housing Court to Get Landlord to Make Repairs

Tenants at 552 Dean Street are fighting for repairs and against rent increases after years of neglect from their landlord.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Rexdale renters urge city to crack down on poor conditions at apartment complex | CBC News

Desgroseilliers faces repeated flooding in his apartment due to shared laundry usage, demonstrating inadequate landlord responses and highlighting broader tenant rights issues.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents worried cladding remediation not enough

Residents of Thamesmead tower blocks are frustrated with ongoing fire safety issues and incomplete remediation work.
High fire risk identified in tower blocks requires urgency in addressing safety concerns.
#california-hotel
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Protest at housing association after baby death

Housing association Notting Hill Genesis faced protests after the death of a baby, linked to poor living conditions of damp and mould.
An inquest into the baby's death is ongoing, highlighting concerns around housing and resident safety.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stress crisis' in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Over 5 million UK adults face simultaneous financial, housing, and health insecurities, leading to a national stress crisis.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Balfron Tower residents 'downright insulted' by 100 compensation offer after 'crippling' broken lifts ordeal

Residents of Balfron Tower are outraged by a £100 compensation offer after repeated lift failures, feeling it undervalues their living conditions.
#london-news
London food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 3rd June 2025

Unseen Tours is crowdfunding to train more guides from homeless backgrounds to enhance inclusivity in London tourism.
London food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 3rd June 2025

Unseen Tours is crowdfunding to train more guides from homeless backgrounds to enhance inclusivity in London tourism.
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'I've been living in fear of electrocution since water started flooding my home'

Eunice Barth has been living with severe flooding issues in her apartment for over a week with no basic kitchen appliances.
#pest-infestation
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Remembering Tom Robbins, Who Bore Witness to New Yorkers' Everyday Battles

Tom Robbins dedicated his life to telling the stories of New Yorkers fighting for their communities against governmental negligence.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 27th May 2025

London council struggles with resident complaints about housing conditions and parking restrictions.
Local politics see unexpected alliances, with a Labour councillor endorsing a Green candidate after disciplinary actions.
#reproductive-rights
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Brooklyn Pols Propose $5 Million to Fight Deed Theft

Brooklyn will not tolerate scammers coming to our borough to prey on vulnerable Black and Brown homeowners and we will fight back with resources to assist victims.
NYC politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Residents 'trapped in flats' for week after lifts at iconic East London towerblock breaks down

Residents trapped in a London tower block face severe mobility issues after lifts break, putting their safety and wellbeing into question.
#new-york-city
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
5 months ago

My Secret Landlord and Me

Land-ownership structure in NYC often obscures accountability, shielding landlords from consequences while tenants face ongoing issues.
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
5 months ago

My Secret Landlord and Me

Land-ownership structure in NYC often obscures accountability, shielding landlords from consequences while tenants face ongoing issues.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Bayview's Alice Griffith housing was built in 2017. It's already falling apart. Why?

A ceiling collapse during a community art show highlights ongoing safety concerns at Alice Griffith housing complex.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Owners of 16th and Mission's controversial Kailash Hotel say they want city to take it over

The Kailash Hotel's owners are considering selling or leasing to the city amid ongoing neighborhood concerns about crime and safety.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mom suffers horrific allergic reaction to moldy home so damp mushrooms grew on the furniture

Living in a mold-infested home can lead to severe health issues, as demonstrated by Joanna Hayes and her daughter.
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Hoarder' has 'ceiling-high' waste, sleeps in chair and can't use own toilet, court told

Mayo County Council was granted temporary access to remove excessive plastic waste from an apartment due to health concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

I can't wash in my own home': West London mum forced to use neighbour's toilet for 10 years as housing repairs ignored

"I can't wash in my own house. Even shower, because the leaks from the bathroom to the bedroom cause issues... I feel depressed that I have to knock on [my neighbour's] door and tell them I need to use the toilet."
London politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Rainham house 'operating as HMO without permission'

According to Havering Council, an enforcement notice has been issued to 107 South End Road amid suspicions it is being used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without permission.
Boston real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

Maria DeTommaso has lived in a rent-controlled apartment for over a decade without paying rent, battling neighbors and landlords over her controversial right to stay.
NYC real estate
#nycha
fromNews 12 - Default
3 months ago
Renovation

Coney Island woman says bathroom is falling apart and has had little help from NYCHA management

A Coney Island resident struggles for two years with NYCHA management to repair her crumbling bathroom due to a persistent leak.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside Apartments

The importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside Apartments

The importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Action needed: social housing providers must be made accountable for the treatment of their tenants | Steve Bundred

Peabody's negligence exemplifies the lack of accountability in social housing, hindering tenant welfare and safety.
Housing associations continue to ignore tenant complaints, revealing systemic issues in the management of social housing.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Burned! Residents of ritzy NY condo, the Apthorp, cope with months-long gas outage - with dinky hot plates

As a reminder, the building has a supply of two-burner hot plates available for residents who may need them. These hot plates can be picked up...
NYC real estate
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
4 months ago

Landlord-Tenant Spat Persists in Tenderloin Building Where Resolution Seemed Possible

San Francisco's largest landlord has withdrawn rent reduction offers for tenants on strike, moving forward with evictions amidst ongoing negotiations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

We're treated like peasants, say tenants in fight over mouldy homes

Tenants in Nags Head Estate, London, are struggling with persistent housing issues, leading them to seek legal and medical support.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

How To Fix Thin Walls: Soundproofing, Insulation Tips, and More

"If you've ever lived in a home where you can hear your neighbor sneezing through the wall-or worse, arguing at 2 a.m.-you know the frustration of thin walls."
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Housing and neighborhood groups oppose San Jose Chick-fil-A proposal

Community opposition to a proposed Chick-fil-A highlights concerns over urban development priorities and the impact on local businesses.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

More than 600 reports of damp and mould at council homes since October

Cllr Paul McGeary announced that Havering Council received 636 reports of damp and mould from properties since October 2024, highlighting concerns about housing conditions.
Renovation
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

City Council adds downtown to its priority list

Many residents expressed concerns during a recent survey about the city’s plans to build low-income housing on downtown parking lots, fearing it would harm local businesses.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 months ago

'A drug carnival': Residents above 16th St. alleyways say they're afraid to leave home

The neighborhood's street culture has deteriorated significantly, leading to heightened concerns for residents.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Council tenants left sweltering after new windows installed INSIDE OUT

"I can't believe it... They should be named and shamed. It's embarrassing. It's incompetent, to say the least."
London politics
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Giants Sell Stake In Team to Private Equity Firm

A DUI crash in Napa tragically killed two children, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.
The San Francisco Giants sold a stake to fund enhancements to Oracle Park and support development.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Eoin O'Malley: Water charges or not, we have a problem - and it's stalling the flow of housing delivery

Government needs to address the interconnection of issues bravely, rather than minimally.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Disabled ex-Army doctor left without heating and hot water in West London housing association flat

A disabled ex-Army doctor faces severe health risks due to inadequate heating and hot water in his West London flat.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

'Fury' as 'temporary' toilet still outside south east London home 7 months on

Mr. Kemp expressed, "It's a nightmare. Sometimes, I try to laugh about it - but the situation is destroying my life. I want to move on."
London politics
Retirement
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Grieving mother slams HSE for leaving disability adapted home idle - 'This was supposed to be my son's legacy'

The HSE has been criticized for leaving a ready and adapted home unused for a year after a mother's loss.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Fat Tuesday Topline: San Mateo County Sheriff Faces Her Fate in Special Election Vote Today

Mardi Gras events in the Bay Area celebrate New Orleans culture with parades and live music, while local issues also dominate headlines.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

New York City's housing agency has failed to effectively address chronic heat issues in numerous apartment buildings, despite increased complaints and violations.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Croydon family of asthma sufferers left with damp and mould for 39 months

The family of seven, including three asthma sufferers, experienced significant health issues linked to living conditions worsened by delayed repairs and inadequate council action.
London politics
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

27 Expensive And Annoying Home Maintenance Mistakes

Trusting a realtor, inspector, and seller led to undisclosed issues like a cracked foundation and outdated wiring, resulting in a costly learning experience.
Renovation
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.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Ireland should scrap trespassing laws to allow Traveller and Roma to culturally appropriate accommodation, says watchdog

The Commissioner notes that the above-mentioned policies and the continued lack of provision of culturally appropriate accommodation prevents many Travellers from practicing nomadism.
Europe politics
fromianVisits
5 months ago

The London Buzz - 24th February 2025

Community activism persists in local infrastructure issues.
Cyclists face increased danger from bikejackings in Regent's Park.
Lambeth Council may sell homes to manage finances.
Swimmers at Hampstead Heath encounter price hike.
NYC LGBT
fromBronx Times
5 months ago

South Bronx migrant shelter opens amid ongoing community controversy - Bronx Times

The new migrant shelter in the Bronx has partially opened amid community controversy and operational challenges.
Social justice
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Fair housing nonprofit sues Scott Turner, HUD over 'DEI' orders

Trump's DEI executive orders are being challenged as violations of civil rights and free speech by multiple plaintiffs including the National Urban League.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Josh Kraft mayoral campaign begins with emphasis on housing affordability

Josh Kraft is campaigning to unseat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, emphasizing housing issues as a primary focus.
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