www.theguardian.com1 month agoLondonSadiq Khan: leaseholders in England should have the right to withhold service chargesLeaseholders facing unjust service charges should have the right to refuse payment. [ more ]
Austin Monitor2 months agoAustinT.C. Broadnax is Austin's next city manager. Here's why he was picked. - Austin MonitorT.C. Broadnax will be the new city manager in Austin, overseeing major projects like Project Connect and the expansion of Interstate 35. Broadnax has a history of successfully managing similar projects in Dallas, including housing reform and revitalization efforts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoUK politicsAlmost a third of Tory MPs trying to weaken tenant protection bill are landlordsAlmost a third of MPs opposing renters' reform bill are landlords MPs press for changes favoring eviction for antisocial behavior [ more ]
New York Post4 months agoNew York CityKey lawmaker 'not worried' about market rate housing as Gov is set to make pushA key state lawmaker downplayed the importance of non-affordable housing in New York City's housing crisis. The lawmaker's remarks highlight the difficulty Governor Kathy Hochul will face in implementing housing reforms. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com5 months agoEast Bay (California)Is historic preservation just another NIMBY tactic to avoid state housing laws?Residents in a San Mateo neighborhood are seeking historic designation to resist new housing reform and higher density. California laws like SB 9 aim to create more housing by allowing for additional units, but historic properties are exempt. [ more ]
Yahoo News6 months agoNYC politicsNew York City will pay homeowners up to $395,000 to build an extra dwelling in their garage or basement to help ease the housing shortageNew York City is launching a pilot program to fund the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for homeowners. 15 homeowners will receive up to $395,000 each to build the additional units. The program aims to increase housing density and provide more affordable housing options in the city. [ more ]