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www.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago
US Elections

Letters: Prop. 5 | Turn the page

Voting No on Proposition 5 can help prevent rising interest rates and misallocation of property taxes in California. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Harris touches on housing topics in presidential debate

Housing was a recurring theme, highlighting economic inequality as a focal point of the debate. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Presidential debate is light on housing news

Housing issues were briefly discussed in Thursday's historic presidential debate, with President Biden addressing the need to reduce housing costs and create new units. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago
US Elections

Letters: Prop. 5 | Turn the page

Voting No on Proposition 5 can help prevent rising interest rates and misallocation of property taxes in California. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Harris touches on housing topics in presidential debate

Housing was a recurring theme, highlighting economic inequality as a focal point of the debate. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Presidential debate is light on housing news

Housing issues were briefly discussed in Thursday's historic presidential debate, with President Biden addressing the need to reduce housing costs and create new units. [ more ]
moredonald-trump
www.thelocal.de
1 day ago
Germany news

'No-one will offer me a job': How having a foreign name affects life in Germany

Name-based discrimination significantly affects foreigners' job prospects and housing opportunities in Germany.
76% of foreigners feel their name has impacted their lives in Germany.
Most feel discriminated against in housing and job applications. [ more ]
#community-support
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 days ago
London

Residents to start returning home a month after horror fire destroys Bromley flats

The fire at St Marks Square has severely impacted residents, forcing them to relocate far from their jobs. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 week ago
SF politics

Meet the District 5 candidates: What's going on at 300 Octavia?

The situation at 300 Octavia has become a major focal point in the District 5 election, highlighting issues of community support and urban management. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 days ago
London

Residents to start returning home a month after horror fire destroys Bromley flats

The fire at St Marks Square has severely impacted residents, forcing them to relocate far from their jobs. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 week ago
SF politics

Meet the District 5 candidates: What's going on at 300 Octavia?

The situation at 300 Octavia has become a major focal point in the District 5 election, highlighting issues of community support and urban management. [ more ]
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Time Out London
6 days ago
London

Is London really one of the worst places to live in the UK?

London ranked poorly in the 'Good Growth for Cities Index' due to housing and income equality issues, despite its job opportunities. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Berlin

Berlin plans new mass accommodation for refugees DW 09/09/2024

Housing 1,500 refugees in one facility raises serious concerns among residents about potential challenges and social integration. [ more ]
#community-safety
ianVisits
2 weeks ago
London

The London Buzz - 4th September 2024

Nadhim Zahawi faces backlash after posting a photo of a homeless individual, highlighting societal insensitivity towards homelessness. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Tensions rise in tower block plagued by leaks and lifts that smell of urine

Hackney Council consistently fails to address long-standing resident issues at Fellows Court, affecting security and living conditions. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 weeks ago
London

The London Buzz - 4th September 2024

Nadhim Zahawi faces backlash after posting a photo of a homeless individual, highlighting societal insensitivity towards homelessness. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Tensions rise in tower block plagued by leaks and lifts that smell of urine

Hackney Council consistently fails to address long-standing resident issues at Fellows Court, affecting security and living conditions. [ more ]
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City Limits
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

NYCHA's New Federal Monitor Issues Mixed Reviews for Performance Over the Past 5 Years

Despite improvements, significant setbacks in NYCHA's maintenance operations persist, especially regarding mold, leaks, and lead remediation.
The new monitoring report underscores ongoing compliance issues within the New York City Housing Authority. [ more ]
#tenant-rights
New York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Alarming video captures NYC building super kick tenant down stairs, beat him with wrench

A Manhattan superintendent was arrested for violently attacking a tenant, illustrating the potential for extreme violence in landlord-tenant conflicts. [ more ]
www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

MP profoundly sorry' for alleged pretty serious faults' in flats he rents out

Jas Athwal, facing tenant complaints about poor living conditions and licensing issues, pledges to improve property management and rectify ongoing failures. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

'I've had to sleep on a blow-up bed in my living room for 15 years due to leaks'

Long-lasting unresolved leaks have forced a tenant to live in subpar conditions for over a decade. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Share Your Experiences With Eviction Laws in Illinois

Many cities in Illinois have laws penalizing landlords and tenants for calling the police, sometimes resulting in fines, evictions, or property shutdowns. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Alarming video captures NYC building super kick tenant down stairs, beat him with wrench

A Manhattan superintendent was arrested for violently attacking a tenant, illustrating the potential for extreme violence in landlord-tenant conflicts. [ more ]
www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

MP profoundly sorry' for alleged pretty serious faults' in flats he rents out

Jas Athwal, facing tenant complaints about poor living conditions and licensing issues, pledges to improve property management and rectify ongoing failures. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

'I've had to sleep on a blow-up bed in my living room for 15 years due to leaks'

Long-lasting unresolved leaks have forced a tenant to live in subpar conditions for over a decade. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Share Your Experiences With Eviction Laws in Illinois

Many cities in Illinois have laws penalizing landlords and tenants for calling the police, sometimes resulting in fines, evictions, or property shutdowns. [ more ]
moretenant-rights
ianVisits
3 weeks ago
London

The London Buzz - 27th August 2024

London faces ongoing challenges with racism, dangerous driving, and accessibility issues. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Public notice begins for Santa Cruz County housing site for sexually violent predator

Efforts to house a sexually violent predator in Aptos face public opposition despite proposed safety measures. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Housing crisis and working-class focus drive DNC momentum

Housing issues may significantly influence the 2024 election as community leaders advocate for real change regarding affordability and renters' rights. [ more ]
#disability-rights
www.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Books

Woman, 96, stuck at home for months after landlord fails to fix broken lift

Joyce Wright, a 96-year-old disabled woman, has remained housebound for over four months due to a broken lift and landlord's inaction. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Man carried down side of building after lift broke

A disabled man faced a distressing ordeal due to a broken lift, needing emergency rescue [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Books

Woman, 96, stuck at home for months after landlord fails to fix broken lift

Joyce Wright, a 96-year-old disabled woman, has remained housebound for over four months due to a broken lift and landlord's inaction. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Man carried down side of building after lift broke

A disabled man faced a distressing ordeal due to a broken lift, needing emergency rescue [ more ]
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Mission Local
3 weeks ago
SF politics

See how they run: At women's roundtable, Lurie mostly listens and nods along

Daniel Lurie focuses on gender equality and housing for women during his mayoral campaign, recognizing their unique challenges in San Francisco. [ more ]
#local-government
www.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
London

Two fires in two years make residents feel 'unsafe'

Residents of a south-east London block no longer feel safe due to repeated fires, leading to urgent calls for relocation. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

The London Buzz - 10th July 2024

London news updates: Tunnel tolls, manhunt, council resignations, stabbings, housing issues, and more. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
London

Two fires in two years make residents feel 'unsafe'

Residents of a south-east London block no longer feel safe due to repeated fires, leading to urgent calls for relocation. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

The London Buzz - 10th July 2024

London news updates: Tunnel tolls, manhunt, council resignations, stabbings, housing issues, and more. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Disabled veteran's home left broken-down two years after Queens fire

Katherine Ragazzino, a disabled veteran, is battling a housing crisis after fire damage to her apartment, facing unresponsive management and legal battles. [ more ]
#health-concerns
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
NYC real estate

'I had to keep my fridge and furniture outside my flat for weeks after huge leak'

Nuivene Facey faces ongoing challenges with council housing repairs, highlighting inadequate responses to serious living conditions including water leaks and health risks. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Mould-ridden flat is going to kill me and my baby, says Clapham mother

Lambeth Council apologized for failings causing distress to Stacey Coveley and her family.
Stacey Coveley, with a lung condition, fears mould in her flat might harm her and her baby. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
NYC real estate

'I had to keep my fridge and furniture outside my flat for weeks after huge leak'

Nuivene Facey faces ongoing challenges with council housing repairs, highlighting inadequate responses to serious living conditions including water leaks and health risks. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Mould-ridden flat is going to kill me and my baby, says Clapham mother

Lambeth Council apologized for failings causing distress to Stacey Coveley and her family.
Stacey Coveley, with a lung condition, fears mould in her flat might harm her and her baby. [ more ]
morehealth-concerns
#city-of-london-corporation
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
New York City

Lewisham resident is looped into internal email thread about her housing complaint

Persistent damp issues in a City of London owned property in Lewisham led to mold problems due to delayed ventilation works post window replacements. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
London

'Envied' estate now 'overrun with mice and mould'

Residents of York Way Estate in Islington raise concerns about neglect and focus on new developments by City of London Corporation. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
New York City

Lewisham resident is looped into internal email thread about her housing complaint

Persistent damp issues in a City of London owned property in Lewisham led to mold problems due to delayed ventilation works post window replacements. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
London

'Envied' estate now 'overrun with mice and mould'

Residents of York Way Estate in Islington raise concerns about neglect and focus on new developments by City of London Corporation. [ more ]
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www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Kamala Harris: I'm ready to "take on corporate landlords and cap unfair rent increases"

Kamala Harris prioritizes addressing the high cost of rent and living expenses as a key issue in her campaign. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough Hall to host annual Adopt A Shelter Animal event as crowded shelters struggle * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Borough Hall hosts Adopt A Shelter Animal event to facilitate pet adoptions. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Tenant rallies, subway safety, and seasonal celebrations: Brooklyn Paper's top stories from March 2024 * Brooklyn Paper

Community solidarity against evictions in Crown Heights
Mix of positive and challenging news in Brooklyn [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Medicine

Gun injuries in 2023 still at higher rates than before pandemic across most states, CDC reports

Gun injuries rates remained elevated post-COVID for the fourth consecutive year, especially among certain racial groups and in areas with housing issues and income inequality. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
New York City

Clarion 'insulted intelligence' of Mitcham man who won pay out over rat infestation

Mr. Law, 73, won compensation after the Housing Ombudsman revealed failures by corporate landlord Clarion, highlighting issues like rodent infestation and lack of action on raised concerns. [ more ]
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