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Tory housing spokesman holds shares in a company which opposed Renters Reform Bill

The article highlights ethical concerns regarding a Conservative MP's involvement in housing legislation due to financial interests, illustrating broader themes of transparency in politics.

Oakland City Council exit interview: Nikki Fortunato Bas

Nikki Fortunato Bas transitions from the Oakland City Council to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors after six impactful years in local politics.

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Bill to End Forced Rental Broker Fees Goes to Council Vote

Tenants in NYC may no longer be responsible for paying broker fees due to new legislation that shifts that burden to landlords.

NYC landlords will now have to pay broker fees over renters

The F.A.R.E. Act shifts broker fee responsibility from tenants to landlords, therefore reducing upfront rental costs for New Yorkers.

Op-Ed | The FARE Act is wrong for New York City | amNewYork

Rental broker fee changes will likely raise rents and diminish livelihood of brokers, affecting New Yorkers' rental experience.

Hal Fetner Sold Remaining Stakes To Empire State Realty Trust

Hal Fetner sold stakes in multifamily buildings to ESRT and is in contract to buy two properties on the Upper East Side.

Fetner is actively developing rental buildings in Long Island City and Upper West Side, benefiting from the 421a tax break.

Bill to End Forced Rental Broker Fees Goes to Council Vote

Tenants in NYC may no longer be responsible for paying broker fees due to new legislation that shifts that burden to landlords.

NYC landlords will now have to pay broker fees over renters

The F.A.R.E. Act shifts broker fee responsibility from tenants to landlords, therefore reducing upfront rental costs for New Yorkers.

Op-Ed | The FARE Act is wrong for New York City | amNewYork

Rental broker fee changes will likely raise rents and diminish livelihood of brokers, affecting New Yorkers' rental experience.

Hal Fetner Sold Remaining Stakes To Empire State Realty Trust

Hal Fetner sold stakes in multifamily buildings to ESRT and is in contract to buy two properties on the Upper East Side.

Fetner is actively developing rental buildings in Long Island City and Upper West Side, benefiting from the 421a tax break.

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#mayor-eric-adams

Mayor Adams raises concerns over real estate broker fee bill set to get City Council vote Wednesday | amNewYork

Mayor Adams critiques the FARE Act for potentially leading to increased costs for renters in the form of higher monthly rents.

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

The New York City Council is seeking to join a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams' administration to compel implementation of laws.

The dispute revolves around the City Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program.

This legal conflict is reminiscent of a previous stance taken during the Bloomberg administration.

Mayor Adams raises concerns over real estate broker fee bill set to get City Council vote Wednesday | amNewYork

Mayor Adams critiques the FARE Act for potentially leading to increased costs for renters in the form of higher monthly rents.

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

The New York City Council is seeking to join a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams' administration to compel implementation of laws.

The dispute revolves around the City Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program.

This legal conflict is reminiscent of a previous stance taken during the Bloomberg administration.

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#affordable-housing

California AG Looks to Revive SB 9 Law Allowing Lot Splits

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is fighting for SB 9, allowing single-family lots to be split for duplexes despite a court ruling striking it down.

It Was a Sleepy Year For Housing Legislation; Here Are Some That Made It Through | KQED

Insufficient government investment in housing is stalling progress, and new measures like Prop 5 could empower local communities to address these issues.

California AG Looks to Revive SB 9 Law Allowing Lot Splits

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is fighting for SB 9, allowing single-family lots to be split for duplexes despite a court ruling striking it down.

It Was a Sleepy Year For Housing Legislation; Here Are Some That Made It Through | KQED

Insufficient government investment in housing is stalling progress, and new measures like Prop 5 could empower local communities to address these issues.

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Rise in no-fault evictions in London - City Hall

The number of no-fault evictions in London increased by 52% in one year, significantly higher than the rest of England and Wales.

Kathy Hochul gets on board with key parts of NY 'Good Cause' rent-control bill as state budget housing deal nears

Gov. Kathy Hochul supports key parts of the 'Good Cause Eviction' bill.

The bill would cap rent increases at 10% or 5% plus the latest Consumer Price Index.

In 1st, SF supervisors overturn Mayor Breed's veto of controversial housing legislation

Supervisors overturned the mayor's veto in an 8 to 3 vote

Legislation imposes height and density limits on specific areas to preserve historic buildings.

Paw Friendly? Proposed bill would prevent landlords from banning pets in rentals

AB 2216 would prohibit blanket bans on pets in rentals in California.

Current rental system in California limits housing options for pet owners.

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Tory housing spokesman holds shares in a company which opposed Renters Reform Bill

Oakland City Council exit interview: Nikki Fortunato Bas

Bill to End Forced Rental Broker Fees Goes to Council Vote

NYC landlords will now have to pay broker fees over renters

Op-Ed | The FARE Act is wrong for New York City | amNewYork

Hal Fetner Sold Remaining Stakes To Empire State Realty Trust

Bill to End Forced Rental Broker Fees Goes to Council Vote

NYC landlords will now have to pay broker fees over renters

Op-Ed | The FARE Act is wrong for New York City | amNewYork

Hal Fetner Sold Remaining Stakes To Empire State Realty Trust

Mayor Adams raises concerns over real estate broker fee bill set to get City Council vote Wednesday | amNewYork

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

Mayor Adams raises concerns over real estate broker fee bill set to get City Council vote Wednesday | amNewYork

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

California AG Looks to Revive SB 9 Law Allowing Lot Splits

It Was a Sleepy Year For Housing Legislation; Here Are Some That Made It Through | KQED

California AG Looks to Revive SB 9 Law Allowing Lot Splits

It Was a Sleepy Year For Housing Legislation; Here Are Some That Made It Through | KQED

Rise in no-fault evictions in London - City Hall

Kathy Hochul gets on board with key parts of NY 'Good Cause' rent-control bill as state budget housing deal nears

In 1st, SF supervisors overturn Mayor Breed's veto of controversial housing legislation

Paw Friendly? Proposed bill would prevent landlords from banning pets in rentals

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