Completely disproportionate': UK tenants feel the bite of pet rent'Pet rent surcharges are common in the UK rental market, with landlords charging extra fees for tenants with pets.The legality of pet rent is complex; while additional fees are restricted, increased monthly rent is permissible.
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.
Completely disproportionate': UK tenants feel the bite of pet rent'Pet rent surcharges are common in the UK rental market, with landlords charging extra fees for tenants with pets.The legality of pet rent is complex; while additional fees are restricted, increased monthly rent is permissible.
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.
As the DOJ takes shape, housing must be front and centerThe incoming AG can pause and reverse litigation initiated by the previous administration, impacting key policies like housing law and student loan repayment.
State auditor calls MBTA Communities Act 'unfunded mandate'The state auditor criticizes the MBTA Communities Act for lacking necessary funding for municipalities, which was required upon the law's passage.
Landlords Fined $80K for Threatening to Call ICE on Chicago TenantsIllinois has protections for immigrant tenants, as demonstrated by a judge's ruling against a landlord threatening eviction based on immigration status.
State auditor calls MBTA Communities Act 'unfunded mandate'The state auditor criticizes the MBTA Communities Act for lacking necessary funding for municipalities, which was required upon the law's passage.
Landlords Fined $80K for Threatening to Call ICE on Chicago TenantsIllinois has protections for immigrant tenants, as demonstrated by a judge's ruling against a landlord threatening eviction based on immigration status.
Legal experts weigh in on the CFPB and the future of regulationState attorneys general may increase enforcement of RESPA regulations if the CFPB is removed.
Can a landlord legally lock up your thermostat and limit your hot water?Landlords cannot legally lock thermostats during winter, violating tenant's rights to essential services.
Santa Clara County officials want to toughen eviction protections - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County aims to strengthen tenant protections for evicted renters in unincorporated areas, surpassing state's current regulations.
Can a landlord legally lock up your thermostat and limit your hot water?Landlords cannot legally lock thermostats during winter, violating tenant's rights to essential services.
Santa Clara County officials want to toughen eviction protections - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County aims to strengthen tenant protections for evicted renters in unincorporated areas, surpassing state's current regulations.
Tell us: What questions do you have about the MBTA Communities Act?The MBTA Communities Act imposes a deadline for previously non-compliant communities to submit housing action plans.
NYC Council Just Voted To End Mandatory Broker Fees For TenantsNew York City's tenants are no longer required to pay broker fees they did not incur, thanks to the passing of the FARE Act.
NYC real estate industry squaring up to battle new law protecting tenants from broker feesThe FARE Act aims to shift broker fees to hiring parties, prompting a lawsuit from brokers who argue it could harm the rental market.
NYC Council Just Voted To End Mandatory Broker Fees For TenantsNew York City's tenants are no longer required to pay broker fees they did not incur, thanks to the passing of the FARE Act.
NYC real estate industry squaring up to battle new law protecting tenants from broker feesThe FARE Act aims to shift broker fees to hiring parties, prompting a lawsuit from brokers who argue it could harm the rental market.
NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYorkNYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.
They sued for their NYC apartment's security deposit. The landlord still hasn't returned it.Tenants face significant challenges in recovering security deposits, leading many to drop their claims.
NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYorkNYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.
They sued for their NYC apartment's security deposit. The landlord still hasn't returned it.Tenants face significant challenges in recovering security deposits, leading many to drop their claims.
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent StabilizationThe US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.
Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent StabilizationThe US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.
Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.
Gavin Newsom accuses SoCal city of breaking state housing law, says legal action is comingGovernor Newsom warns Norwalk about legal action for violating state housing law regarding homeless shelters.
Another court says Huntington Beach must obey state's resi mandatesHuntington 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 zoningControversial 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 comingGovernor Newsom warns Norwalk about legal action for violating state housing law regarding homeless shelters.
Another court says Huntington Beach must obey state's resi mandatesHuntington 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 zoningControversial housing law SB 9, allowing splitting lots for dual homes, ruled unconstitutional in select California cities, sparking debate over state vs. local authority.
Simon Mullings obituarySimon Spike Mullings was a self-taught housing law expert and advocate for tenant rights, significantly impacting legal aid and housing law during his career.
Newsom sides with developer on Beverly Hills apartment highriseGovernor Newsom challenges Beverly Hills' rejection of a housing project, emphasizing the need for more housing to address the homelessness crisis.