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NPR's most-read stories of 2024 include a scam-fighter and zombie second mortgages

NPR readers sought analysis and news context amid the tumultuous 2024 election season and pressing societal issues.

Rocket Mortgage sues HUD over its inclusion in appraisal lawsuit

Rocket Mortgage is suing HUD, claiming wrongful association with a discrimination lawsuit over appraisal bias involving a Black homeowner.
#blackstone

Their landlord overcharged them. Now these NYC tenants will split $15m.

Blackstone has agreed to pay over $15 million to New York City renters affected by overcharges in rent-stabilized apartments, marking a historic settlement.

Blackstone Renters Said They Were Overcharged. Now They're Getting $15 Million.

Blackstone is paying over $100,000 each to NYC renters in a historic settlement for overcharging rent-stabilized apartments.

Their landlord overcharged them. Now these NYC tenants will split $15m.

Blackstone has agreed to pay over $15 million to New York City renters affected by overcharges in rent-stabilized apartments, marking a historic settlement.

Blackstone Renters Said They Were Overcharged. Now They're Getting $15 Million.

Blackstone is paying over $100,000 each to NYC renters in a historic settlement for overcharging rent-stabilized apartments.
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#discrimination

AG Letitia James Fines Shamco Management $400,000 for Housing Discrimination

Shamco Management Corp. illegally denied housing opportunities to low-income renters, leading to a significant penalty and commitment to rectify discriminatory practices.

Renter scoring firm agrees to pay $2.2 million to settle case accusing its algorithm of discriminating on race and income

AI in tenancy screening can lead to discrimination, particularly against Black and low-income applicants.
A landmark lawsuit reveals challenges in the unregulated use of algorithms in housing decisions.

Housing nonprofit alleges widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

California landlords face discrimination complaints for refusing Section 8 voucher holders, with calls for tougher law enforcement.

Powerful new advert highlights legal anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in the US

The Advertising Council launched an ad campaign addressing legal anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and promoting inclusivity in society.

'Suits' star Wendell Pierce claims he was denied housing in Harlem over race: 'Vile and despicable'

Actor Wendell Pierce faced racial discrimination when denied an apartment in Harlem despite his successful career and financial stability.

AG Letitia James Fines Shamco Management $400,000 for Housing Discrimination

Shamco Management Corp. illegally denied housing opportunities to low-income renters, leading to a significant penalty and commitment to rectify discriminatory practices.

Renter scoring firm agrees to pay $2.2 million to settle case accusing its algorithm of discriminating on race and income

AI in tenancy screening can lead to discrimination, particularly against Black and low-income applicants.
A landmark lawsuit reveals challenges in the unregulated use of algorithms in housing decisions.

Housing nonprofit alleges widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

California landlords face discrimination complaints for refusing Section 8 voucher holders, with calls for tougher law enforcement.

Powerful new advert highlights legal anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in the US

The Advertising Council launched an ad campaign addressing legal anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and promoting inclusivity in society.

'Suits' star Wendell Pierce claims he was denied housing in Harlem over race: 'Vile and despicable'

Actor Wendell Pierce faced racial discrimination when denied an apartment in Harlem despite his successful career and financial stability.
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'Not overlooking my kitchen' - Green Party housing TD objected to 330 new homes on land next door to him

The Green Party's commitment to housing is called into question by their member's opposition to nearby housing developments.

Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Labour's no-fault eviction ban

Urgent need for housing reform as eviction rates rise ahead of Labour's proposed ban on no-fault evictions.

Point Reyes park litigants want residents excluded from talks

Environmental groups oppose agricultural leases in Point Reyes, fearing ecological impacts and aiming for the discontinuation of agricultural operations.

Housing Activists in Spain Occupy Vacant Bank-Owned Buildings and Halt Evictions

Ateneu La Sèquia exemplifies a successful reclaimed space that fosters community activism and solidarity against systemic issues in Manresa.

'I always wonder when I will be thrown out again' - renters share horror stories and urge others to know their rights

Housing charity Threshold empowers renters through its Own Your Rights campaign, ensuring they understand and can exercise their basic rights.

Campaigners welcome Angela Rayner's bill to ban no-fault evictions

The Renters' Rights Bill signifies a crucial advancement in tenant protections, aiming to abolish no-fault evictions and prioritize housing stability.

'Our tower block is riddled with leaks and has no hot water - it's not right'

Residents of Fellows Court are facing severe heating and hot water issues, with claims of human rights violations due to neglect by Hackney Council.
#evictions

Spiking Evictions Renew Calls to Reform NYC Marshals System

New York City's private marshals profited significantly from increased evictions, raising concerns over their operational model and the impact on tenants.

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.

Spiking Evictions Renew Calls to Reform NYC Marshals System

New York City's private marshals profited significantly from increased evictions, raising concerns over their operational model and the impact on tenants.

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.
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The Connecticut Tenants Union Trying to Buy Their Apartment Building

Tenant organizing led to the first collectively bargained leases in Connecticut, demonstrating effective collective action against problematic landlords.

Queens DA shares tips for homeowners on how to prevent squatters and deed theft - QNS

The Queens DA's webinar highlighted key strategies for homeowners to prevent deed fraud and squatting, addressing rising concerns in the community.
#tenant-protections

Antioch council unanimously passes stronger protections for renters

Antioch implements stronger tenant protections to combat excessive evictions while considering landlords' interests.

How squatters' rights in New York were defanged through seven words added to state law | amNewYork

Clear distinction in New York law: squatters are not tenants, making it easier to remove them.

Antioch council unanimously passes stronger protections for renters

Antioch implements stronger tenant protections to combat excessive evictions while considering landlords' interests.

How squatters' rights in New York were defanged through seven words added to state law | amNewYork

Clear distinction in New York law: squatters are not tenants, making it easier to remove them.
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#emotional-support-animals

In legal battle over emotional support parrots, woman wins $165,000

The settlement reinforces legal protections for individuals with disabilities regarding their emotional support animals.

They Tried to Evict Her Emotional Support Parrots. She Won $165,000.

Residents' rights to service animals must be upheld, as demonstrated in the significant ruling in favor of emotional support animals in a recent Manhattan case.

In legal battle over emotional support parrots, woman wins $165,000

The settlement reinforces legal protections for individuals with disabilities regarding their emotional support animals.

They Tried to Evict Her Emotional Support Parrots. She Won $165,000.

Residents' rights to service animals must be upheld, as demonstrated in the significant ruling in favor of emotional support animals in a recent Manhattan case.
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In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home

Post-apartheid land reforms aimed at rectifying racial injustices inadvertently created further gender barriers for Black women in South Africa.
#brooklyn

Court Recognizes Potential Fraud in Crown Heights Deed Theft Case

The Robinson-Torain family wins a legal stay on eviction, highlighting issues of deed theft and protecting long-term family homes.
Justice pursued for vulnerable homeowners amid fraudulent property schemes.

'This is about basic rights': Tiffany Place tenants push for Good Cause to protect them from unfair rent hikes and unjust evictions * Brooklyn Paper

Longstanding residents of affordable housing units in Brooklyn are advocating for protection against rent increases and unjust evictions.
Residents are pushing for the Good Cause Eviction bill to set standards protecting them from rent hikes and retaliatory evictions.

Court Recognizes Potential Fraud in Crown Heights Deed Theft Case

The Robinson-Torain family wins a legal stay on eviction, highlighting issues of deed theft and protecting long-term family homes.
Justice pursued for vulnerable homeowners amid fraudulent property schemes.

'This is about basic rights': Tiffany Place tenants push for Good Cause to protect them from unfair rent hikes and unjust evictions * Brooklyn Paper

Longstanding residents of affordable housing units in Brooklyn are advocating for protection against rent increases and unjust evictions.
Residents are pushing for the Good Cause Eviction bill to set standards protecting them from rent hikes and retaliatory evictions.
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What the D9 candidates have to say about housing

SF should create housing at all income levels, aiming for 100% affordability where possible.
Establishing a public bank with low-interest loans and utilizing revenue bonds is vital for continuous affordable housing construction.

Number of homeless refugees in Glasgow doubles amid asylum backlog

The number of homeless refugees in Glasgow has doubled in recent months due to the Home Office's plan to clear the asylum backlog.
Mini refugee camps are appearing in London and Liverpool council has declared the situation an emergency.
People granted refugee status are coming to Glasgow from other areas in the UK to seek housing support.
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