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When Your Landlord Raises the Rent, How Much Is Too Much?

Rent increases in stabilized apartments should comply with the Rent Guidelines Board limits.
A 12 percent increase is typically illegal unless special conditions apply.

'Greedy' posh NYC school director, husband evicted for writing off rent-stabilized Tribeca pad

The Dalton School admissions director and her husband are evicted for misusing a rent-stabilized apartment as a business address rather than a primary residence.

Op-Ed | Far left politics will hurt renters | amNewYork

Voters rejected leftist policies in the elections, highlighting financial concerns and the need for candidates to respect legal processes in housing policies.

When Your Landlord Raises the Rent, How Much Is Too Much?

Rent increases in stabilized apartments should comply with the Rent Guidelines Board limits.
A 12 percent increase is typically illegal unless special conditions apply.

'Greedy' posh NYC school director, husband evicted for writing off rent-stabilized Tribeca pad

The Dalton School admissions director and her husband are evicted for misusing a rent-stabilized apartment as a business address rather than a primary residence.

Op-Ed | Far left politics will hurt renters | amNewYork

Voters rejected leftist policies in the elections, highlighting financial concerns and the need for candidates to respect legal processes in housing policies.
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#affordable-housing

AG James re-regulates several Brooklyn apartment buildings

263 apartments in Brooklyn were reinstated as rent-stabilized following an investigation into illegal deregulation and rent increases by a real estate corporation.

Could L.A.'s rezoning plan to boost housing supply cause more tenant displacement?

Demolition of older housing units in Los Angeles is causing significant stress and displacement for low-income families facing rising rents.

AG James re-regulates several Brooklyn apartment buildings

263 apartments in Brooklyn were reinstated as rent-stabilized following an investigation into illegal deregulation and rent increases by a real estate corporation.

Could L.A.'s rezoning plan to boost housing supply cause more tenant displacement?

Demolition of older housing units in Los Angeles is causing significant stress and displacement for low-income families facing rising rents.
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#supreme-court

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent Stabilization

The US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.

US Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to NY rent stabilization law | amNewYork

The US Supreme Court's refusal to hear challenges to New York's rent stabilization law supports affordable housing regulations.

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent Stabilization

The US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.

US Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to NY rent stabilization law | amNewYork

The US Supreme Court's refusal to hear challenges to New York's rent stabilization law supports affordable housing regulations.
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A Camera in the East Village, Capturing the Now and the Long Ago

Rent-stabilized apartments are crucial for fostering community and preserving New York's cultural identity.

Rent Was $325 a Month and the Piano Fit

The emotional attachment to long-term homes and stable communities often outweighs financial considerations for residents in rent-controlled apartments.
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75 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights Sells, Remains Rent-Stabilized

The sale of 75 Pierrepont St. signifies optimism in the NYC real estate market despite regulations affecting rent-stabilized properties.

These new rent stabilization and eviction policies are coming to Concord

Concord lawmakers passed just-cause eviction protections and rent stabilization for a significant portion of rental units.
Concord's new ordinance aligns it with similar local efforts in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond.

75 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights Sells, Remains Rent-Stabilized

The sale of 75 Pierrepont St. signifies optimism in the NYC real estate market despite regulations affecting rent-stabilized properties.

These new rent stabilization and eviction policies are coming to Concord

Concord lawmakers passed just-cause eviction protections and rent stabilization for a significant portion of rental units.
Concord's new ordinance aligns it with similar local efforts in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond.
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#tenant-rights

Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?

Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.

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.

Berkeley's tenant union rights, golden duplex rent control proposed for November ballot

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board hopes to amend the existing rent stabilization ordinance to enshrine rights to form tenant unions and eliminate a carve-out for golden duplexes.
Golden duplexes are currently exempt from rent regulation laws in Berkeley, but the proposed ballot measure would remove this exemption and subject them to rent control.
If approved, the ballot measure would also enshrine the right for tenants to form associations and negotiate with landlords over grievances.

Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?

Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.

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.

Berkeley's tenant union rights, golden duplex rent control proposed for November ballot

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board hopes to amend the existing rent stabilization ordinance to enshrine rights to form tenant unions and eliminate a carve-out for golden duplexes.
Golden duplexes are currently exempt from rent regulation laws in Berkeley, but the proposed ballot measure would remove this exemption and subject them to rent control.
If approved, the ballot measure would also enshrine the right for tenants to form associations and negotiate with landlords over grievances.
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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.

The Benefits of Living in the Same Place for a Long Time

The process of finding apartments has evolved significantly over the years due to technological advancements.
Rent-stabilized apartments can provide a sense of financial security and freedom for individuals with fluctuating incomes.

In brief: Walnut Creek nonprofit Animal Rescue Foundation renamed

Animal Rescue Foundation rebrands to Joybound People & Pets
Concord City Council proposes rent stabilization and just cause policies

Concord Tenants Claim Victory with Passage of New Renter Protections | KQED

Concord is close to enacting a rent stabilization and tenant protection ordinance after seven years of advocacy.
The ordinance aims to protect tenants from excessive rent increases and provide eviction protections and relocation assistance.
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Concord lawmakers will vote on these new, stronger tenant protections this month

Concord City Council is set to approve comprehensive rules for tenant protections, including stronger rent stabilization and just cause eviction policies.
Only 26 out of 538 cities and counties in California have enacted rent stabilization policies, showing that these protections are still relatively rare.

Concord lawmakers will vote on these new, stronger tenant protections this month

Approximately 40% of all housing units in Concord are occupied by renters.
Concord is set to approve comprehensive rules including stronger rent stabilization and just cause eviction policies.

Concord lawmakers will vote on these new, stronger tenant protections this month

Concord City Council is set to approve comprehensive rules for tenant protections, including stronger rent stabilization and just cause eviction policies.
Only 26 out of 538 cities and counties in California have enacted rent stabilization policies, showing that these protections are still relatively rare.

Concord lawmakers will vote on these new, stronger tenant protections this month

Approximately 40% of all housing units in Concord are occupied by renters.
Concord is set to approve comprehensive rules including stronger rent stabilization and just cause eviction policies.
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#housing-affordability

LA County Wants to Cap Rent Hikes at 3%

Landlords in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County may face new rent caps, with different percentage limits based on property type.

L.A. County wants to cap rent hikes at 3%. Landlords say that would push them to sell

A proposal in L.A. County aims to limit rent hikes, with different percentages based on property types, to maintain housing affordability and support small landlords.

LA County Wants to Cap Rent Hikes at 3%

Landlords in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County may face new rent caps, with different percentage limits based on property type.

L.A. County wants to cap rent hikes at 3%. Landlords say that would push them to sell

A proposal in L.A. County aims to limit rent hikes, with different percentages based on property types, to maintain housing affordability and support small landlords.
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