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NYC Council Just Voted To End Mandatory Broker Fees For Tenants

New York City's tenants are no longer required to pay broker fees they did not incur, thanks to the passing of the FARE Act.

Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?

Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.

How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?

Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments should confirm their rent status with the state, as the sale of the property doesn't affect this status.

Simon Mullings obituary

Simon Spike Mullings was a self-taught housing law expert and advocate for tenant rights, significantly impacting legal aid and housing law during his career.

NYC Council Just Voted To End Mandatory Broker Fees For Tenants

New York City's tenants are no longer required to pay broker fees they did not incur, thanks to the passing of the FARE Act.

Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?

Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.

How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?

Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments should confirm their rent status with the state, as the sale of the property doesn't affect this status.

Simon Mullings obituary

Simon Spike Mullings was a self-taught housing law expert and advocate for tenant rights, significantly impacting legal aid and housing law during his career.
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U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent Stabilization

The US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.

NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork

NYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent Stabilization

The US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.

NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork

NYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.
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Gavin Newsom accuses SoCal city of breaking state housing law, says legal action is coming

Governor Newsom warns Norwalk about legal action for violating state housing law regarding homeless shelters.

New California housing laws aimed to streamline building process take effect in 2024

California has passed a batch of housing laws that aim to ease barriers and boost incentives for housing construction.
The new laws give more flexibility to exceed or override local zoning, certainty on planning approvals, and relief from environmental review and litigation.

When does California's security deposit cap start? Here are 8 new renter laws to know

New housing laws in California will go into effect throughout 2024, including changes to eviction laws, security deposit caps, and credit history rules for renters and landlords.
The timing of when the laws go into effect will determine how they impact existing lease agreements. For example, the security deposit cap will only affect new leases since existing leases have already collected a security deposit.

Another court says Huntington Beach must obey state's resi mandates

Huntington Beach lost its lawsuit against California's housing law, emphasizing state authority over local control regarding housing development.

LA court strikes down controversial California law abolishing single-family zoning

Controversial housing law SB 9, allowing splitting lots for dual homes, ruled unconstitutional in select California cities, sparking debate over state vs. local authority.

Gavin Newsom accuses SoCal city of breaking state housing law, says legal action is coming

Governor Newsom warns Norwalk about legal action for violating state housing law regarding homeless shelters.

New California housing laws aimed to streamline building process take effect in 2024

California has passed a batch of housing laws that aim to ease barriers and boost incentives for housing construction.
The new laws give more flexibility to exceed or override local zoning, certainty on planning approvals, and relief from environmental review and litigation.

When does California's security deposit cap start? Here are 8 new renter laws to know

New housing laws in California will go into effect throughout 2024, including changes to eviction laws, security deposit caps, and credit history rules for renters and landlords.
The timing of when the laws go into effect will determine how they impact existing lease agreements. For example, the security deposit cap will only affect new leases since existing leases have already collected a security deposit.

Another court says Huntington Beach must obey state's resi mandates

Huntington Beach lost its lawsuit against California's housing law, emphasizing state authority over local control regarding housing development.

LA court strikes down controversial California law abolishing single-family zoning

Controversial housing law SB 9, allowing splitting lots for dual homes, ruled unconstitutional in select California cities, sparking debate over state vs. local authority.
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Newsom sides with developer on Beverly Hills apartment highrise

Governor Newsom challenges Beverly Hills' rejection of a housing project, emphasizing the need for more housing to address the homelessness crisis.

Santa Clara County officials want to toughen eviction protections - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County aims to strengthen tenant protections for evicted renters in unincorporated areas, surpassing state's current regulations.

Fresh batch of YIMBY housing bills clash with California's coastal protections

State lawmakers excluded the California coast exception in a housing law despite Coastal Commission opposition.
Several bills by Democrats aim to diminish the California Coastal Commission's authority to promote housing in regulated coastal areas.
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