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fromMoneywise
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani vows to 'immediately freeze' the rent for some NYC tenants if he's the next mayor - and 'take control' of property from bad landlords. Does his plan make sense?

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Facing Costly Lawsuit, Berkeley Likely to Pause Ban on Rent-Setting Algorithms | KQED

NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 month ago

Appeals Board hearing raises key issue about protecting existing rental units - 48 hills

The Planning Department's decision on a Potrero Hill property could pave the way for future elimination of rent-controlled units in San Francisco.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Entire country to become Rent Pressure Zone within weeks in scramble to stop landlords hiking rents before new rules

The Government aims to implement Rent Pressure Zones to curb rent increases across the country.
fromMoneywise
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani vows to 'immediately freeze' the rent for some NYC tenants if he's the next mayor - and 'take control' of property from bad landlords. Does his plan make sense?

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Facing Costly Lawsuit, Berkeley Likely to Pause Ban on Rent-Setting Algorithms | KQED

from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Appeals Board hearing raises key issue about protecting existing rental units - 48 hills

Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Entire country to become Rent Pressure Zone within weeks in scramble to stop landlords hiking rents before new rules

The Government aims to implement Rent Pressure Zones to curb rent increases across the country.
more#housing-policy
Real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Rent control could be on the ballot in 2026

A ballot initiative could cap rent increases in Massachusetts at 5%.
Homes for All plans to file the initiative to address rising housing costs.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
3 weeks ago

What Zohran Mamdani's Primary Win Means for the Tenant Movement

Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary win for NYC mayor emphasizes the power of tenant organizing and bold housing demands.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Alameda briefs: American Bar Association honors City Attorney's Office

The Alameda City Attorney's Office received the 2025 ABA Hodson Award for exceptional public service and innovation in legal solutions.
#affordable-housing
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

Tests for the supes: The budget, protecting rent-controlled housing .... - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

Tests for the supes: The budget, protecting rent-controlled housing .... - 48 hills

more#affordable-housing
fromFox Business
1 month ago

Real estate moguls throw their money behind Adams as Mamdani threatens to freeze rents

Zohran Mamdani's primary victory signals a significant shift in New York City's political landscape with his focus on socialist policies like rent freezes.
#housing-market
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Fears new rent controls will lead to landlords hoarding properties

Government's rent control policies may deter landlords from renting properties, delaying market stabilization.
Reforms to rental zones will take years to impact housing supply and rental prices.
more#housing-market
fromNextcity
1 month ago

'People Understand Rent Is Political': What Zohran Mamdani's Win Means for NYC's Tenant Movement

Mamdani's campaign successfully mobilized rent-stabilized tenants to secure a historic win in New York City's Democratic primary.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

What NYC's Next Mayor Can (And Can't) Do About Housing Affordability

Mamdani's ambitious housing plan includes a four-year freeze on rent in 2.4 million stabilized units, constructing 200,000 affordable apartments, and fully staffing city housing agencies.
NYC real estate
#housing-insecurity
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#housing-crisis
NYC real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Overhaul of Rent Pressure Zone rules 'will only lead to more homelessness and evictions,' say critics

Government's new housing proposals face backlash for potentially increasing eviction risks for renters.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC's housing market

The Rent Guidelines Board's new rent hike caps threaten the stability of New York's housing market, risking financial ruin for landlords and fewer rental options for tenants.
NYC real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Overhaul of Rent Pressure Zone rules 'will only lead to more homelessness and evictions,' say critics

Government's new housing proposals face backlash for potentially increasing eviction risks for renters.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC's housing market

The Rent Guidelines Board's new rent hike caps threaten the stability of New York's housing market, risking financial ruin for landlords and fewer rental options for tenants.
more#housing-crisis
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
1 month ago
US politics

'Freeze the rent?' NYC Rent Guidelines Board to hold politically charged vote Monday night.

fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City is closer to electing a democratic socialist mayor. Businesses have mixed feelings

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Rent Guidelines Board Trims Possible Rent Hike in Vote Redo

New York City Rent Guidelines Board reduced proposed rent increase range for two-year leases, reflecting tenant advocacy amidst economic pressures.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC's Rent Guidelines Board walks back hike on stabilized apartments in rare revote

The Rent Guidelines Board reduced proposed rent hikes for rent-stabilized units, reflecting economic concerns and the need for balance between tenants and landlords.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
US politics

'Freeze the rent?' NYC Rent Guidelines Board to hold politically charged vote Monday night.

fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City is closer to electing a democratic socialist mayor. Businesses have mixed feelings

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Rent Guidelines Board Trims Possible Rent Hike in Vote Redo

New York City Rent Guidelines Board reduced proposed rent increase range for two-year leases, reflecting tenant advocacy amidst economic pressures.
more#new-york-city
fromBenzinga
1 month ago

US Housing Market Is 'Not Just Broken, It's Rigged,' Says Craig Shapiro As Mamdani Vows To Build 200,000 Publicly Subsidized Homes, Freeze Rent In NYC - Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF (ARCA:DFGR), iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (ARCA:IYR)

Economist Craig Shapiro advocates for a national housing policy overhaul to address a rigged market favoring homeowners and investors over renters.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Jose changing mobile home park rules after RV residents targeted with illegal rent hikes

"This month, the city changed the ordinance to make it explicitly clear - any rent increase would be the same for mobile homes and RVs."
Mobile UX
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose tightens mobile home park rent control policy - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose updates rent control policy to protect RV residents from illegal price hikes by landlords.
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Mamdani Declares Victory; Voters Want Housing and Safety

Mamdani's grassroots campaign significantly energized voters in Brooklyn, making him a leading contender in the mayoral primary.
#eviction
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

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fromGothamist
1 month ago

Hoboken could become second NJ city to bar landlords from using AI to set rent

This is rank corporate greed that Hoboken will not tolerate because it's having a direct impact on families in the city.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Tenants rally for rent freeze ahead of Rent Guidelines Board's Bronx public hearing | amNewYork

A diverse group rallied in the Bronx advocating for a rent freeze ahead of the Rent Guidelines Board hearing.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'No messing around' - Entire country to become Rent Pressure Zone within weeks in scramble to stop rent hikes

The Government plans to implement Rent Pressure Zones to control rent increases, emphasizing urgency.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

OPINION: It's high time Germany scrapped the rent brake

Germany's rent controls, the Mietpreisbremse, are likely ineffective and may worsen the housing market crisis.
#germany
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jersey City just banned landlords from using AI to sent rent - a first for the Garden State

"With the passage of this first-in-the-state legislation, we are putting corporate landlords on notice: if you're using software like RealPage to coordinate rent hikes, you're breaking the law - and now, tenants and the city have the tools to hold you accountable."
NYC real estate
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Progressive Manhattan lawmakers again push 'rent control for the rich'

A proposed bill to limit rent for wealthy co-op owners raises concerns over contract rights and potential negative impacts on New York's business climate.
#california
fromKqed
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
3 months ago

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

California's proposed bill to lower rent increase caps has stalled but advocacy for tenant protection continues.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Renters Rally In Sacramento In Support of Statewide Rent Control Bill

California's AB 1157 bill aims to reduce maximum rent increases from 10% to 5% to alleviate housing issues.
more#california
fromwww.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk
3 months ago

Greens win council seat with landslide

"A landlord can choose to increase the rent 30% to 40% in some cases, that's come up a lot. That experience of not feeling you have control of your home, especially if you're a renter."
UK politics
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