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NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Doomed to fail: Why Rent Guidelines Board always gets it wrong

The Rent Guidelines Board's process is ineffective and cannot set appropriate rent increases for diverse tenants.
#tenant-rights
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York City
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

Met Council on Housing's Tenants' Rights Hotline provides guidance to tenants facing housing issues, connecting them with resources and referrals to navigate complex tenant rights and government agencies.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Hired in plant insurance: The hire agreement clause that leaves UK contractors holding the bill, Townsend McCormack - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hired in plant insurance is crucial for contractors to mitigate financial risks associated with theft and damage of high-value equipment.
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

What Owners Need to Know About Their Apartment Insurance

Most water claims start in the most ordinary places: under sinks and around toilets. A slow drip from a supply line or a small leak by a toilet can lead to severe water damage across several units.
NYC real estate
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago
Real estate

Skip the tech stack, the daily habit that creates listings

Real estate success relies on daily conversations with clients, not on technology or complex strategies.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
fromGothamist
3 days ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Rightmove faces a class action for allegedly charging excessive fees to estate agents, claiming a dominant market position and unsustainable practices.
#eviction
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

20 families in Limerick facing eviction from long-term homes in 'direct result' of new rental rules

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave | CBC News

Tenant who claimed $120,000 income faces eviction for nearly a year of unpaid rent totaling about $23,000; landlord seeks payment and eviction hearing April 9.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

Tenant who claimed landlord wanted to 'get rid of her' so she could raise rent loses RTB case

Tenant lost a tribunal challenge to an eviction after landlord told the RTB the apartment was a 'bad investment' and she wanted to sell.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Property company denies trying to mass-evict tenants before England's no-fault evictions ban

Criterion Capital denies mass-evicting tenants, claiming routine tenancy management and stating that notices do not equate to actual evictions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Mass eviction' claims as tenants told to leave

Over 100 tenants in London face eviction notices from Criterion Capital ahead of the abolition of no-fault evictions in England.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

20 families in Limerick facing eviction from long-term homes in 'direct result' of new rental rules

Twenty families at a Limerick apartment block received eviction notices one week before new rental regulations took effect, with many Polish residents having lived there over 15 years.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave | CBC News

#renters-rights
#renters-rights-act
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

If you want housing abundance, let the market work

Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New student beds built by private developers on state land will have no dedicated rent controls

42,000 new student accommodation beds will be built by 2035, with 10,000 from the Rent-a-Room scheme.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Buyers who paid deposits and signed contracts for homes on Ringfort estate in Co Meath consider legal action in bid to move in

Couples and families who paid deposits and signed contracts for new homes in a Co Meath housing estate have said they will consider legal action after being told that 'an enforceable contract does not exist'.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage experts weigh in on GSE condo updates

GSEs will require full project reviews for condo loans, increasing costs and documentation requirements for homeowners associations starting Aug. 3.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

Affordable housing tenants in NYC are excluded from luxury building amenities while market-rate tenants enjoy them for free.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Does tenant have to be present for repair work?

A landlord has a legal duty to make appropriate repairs and to do so promptly once notified. The rules governing landlord entry into a rental unit are stated in California Civil Code Section 1954. This statute says that a landlord may enter only during normal business hours and only for a legitimate reason, which includes repairs, and only after giving 24 hours written notice to the tenant.
Renovation
#eviction-notices
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Bad news' - agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households said new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Boston real estate

'Bad news' - Footage shows agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households saying new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Bad news' - agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households said new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Boston real estate

'Bad news' - Footage shows agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households saying new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Homeowners renting out space must follow tenant-landlord rules

Homeowners renting rooms must follow state tenant-landlord laws and establish written rental agreements covering rent amount, deposits, payment dates, occupants, and lease terms.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Q&A: It's illegal to reject rental applicant just because she has no job

California fair housing laws prohibit landlords from rejecting rental applications based on income source, provided applicants demonstrate financial ability to pay rent.
#fair-housing-law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlord firm that issued 36 eviction notices in one estate has been involved in multiple RTB disputes

Patchflow Ltd issued eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford's Hazelwood estate ahead of new rent rules, with the company having a history of RTB disputes with tenants.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Evictions to surge as sales by landlords make up almost half of homes on the market

Average costs for semi-detached houses are rising due to new rent regulations, leading to increased evictions.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Lewis Offering Leases in Villa Capri Housing

Lewis Homes offers a rent-to-own solution in Rancho Cucamonga where renters can lease homes and accumulate credits toward purchasing a house elsewhere.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Is tenant who moved out after four days entitled to her money back?

Once she paid rent and moved in, she became a month-to-month tenant, regardless of the length of time she stayed in your house. As a month-to-month tenant, she is required to give you a 30-day written notice of termination, and she is responsible for rent during that 30-day period, whether she stayed there or not.
Law
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

City Could Take Property From Negligent Landlords

The Third Party Transfer program, paused since 2019 for disproportionately affecting Black and Brown homeowners, may be reformed through the SAFER Act to target only the worst offenders while providing greater protections.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 weeks ago

Tenancy in Common vs Joint Tenancy: Key Differences for Homebuyers

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where two or more people each own a share of a property. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. Ownership shares can be, but don't have to be equal. For example, one person can own 60 percent while another owns 40 percent, based on how much each contributed financially.
Real estate
#rental-property-management
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago
LA real estate

Problems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants

Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Real estate

A complete guide to managing your rental property successfully - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Effective rental property management requires strategic planning, legal compliance, tenant selection, maintenance, and financial oversight to secure income and long-term growth.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Problems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants

Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
#leasehold-reform
London politics
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Dublin City Council pulls out of offer to lease 37 apartments from company linked to Wexford developer behind 36 eviction notices

Dublin City Council terminated a social housing lease agreement with a Sinnott-connected company due to construction delays, affecting dozens of people with provisional housing offers.
#rental-legislation
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost income by 25pc

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost income by 25pc

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc

Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I have visions of putting the kids to bed in my car' - 36 residents of Wexford estate issued with eviction notices

A Wexford mother of two received an unexpected termination notice from Patchflow Ltd, requiring her to vacate her rented home of ten years by August.
NYC real estate
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

New York Landlord Allegedly Tried to Rape Potential Tenant

A New York landlord was arrested for attempted rape of a prospective tenant and allegedly offered bribes to make charges disappear, following decades of sexual harassment allegations.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

The 17-day tenant problem: Why timing can make or break a rental investment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rental income timing irregularities from mid-month moves, lease misalignments, and vacancies significantly impact property investment returns over time, often overlooked by investors focused on purchase prices and mortgage rates.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French landlord handed jail term for renting out tiny, mouldy, windowless apartment

A Marseille landlord received a two-year suspended sentence and €20,000 fine for renting a mouldy, windowless basement that violated habitability standards.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The 10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

Emily Lilburn, 21, says colour-changing lightbulbs and battery operated candles helped her make three bland and bare uni rooms colourful and cosy. "I never have the big light on," she says. "Instead I use lamps with 5 colour-changing light bulbs. I go for deep orange or warm red and it looks so much cosier." Emily says patterned bedding is a must.
Remodel
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Landlord does U-turn on decision to issue eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford

Patchflow Ltd withdrew mass eviction notices affecting up to 100 tenants at Hazelwood Estate and is now discussing home purchase options with interested residents.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Tenants at Uptown Oakland Building That Just Suffered a Fire All Receive Eviction Notices

Insult has been added to injury for the estimated 200 people who were displaced by Monday morning's apartment fire in Oakland's Uptown, after their landlord issued them all eviction letters. You may recall the early morning apartment fire in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood at 19th Street and Broadway on Monday of this week, which also damaged the ground-floor Dope Era clothing store owned by local hip-hop icon Mistah F.A.B.
East Bay real estate
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

What to do about illegal subletters

Subletting spare rooms in rent-stabilized apartments reduces housing availability, enriches leaseholders at landlords' expense, and suggests landlords should share revenue and screen renters.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Landlord rented out garden building to family

Rajinder Singh Pander, of Windsor, Berkshire, had been served an enforcement notice by Hounslow Council requiring him to demolish the unsafe building - but he ignored the order and continued to rent out the property on Worthing Road, Heston, west London. A young family, including a child, lived there for two years in "cramped and substandard living conditions, giving rise to serious concerns about their health and wellbeing", according to Hounslow Council.
UK news
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Short-term rentals are now illegal in Saratoga

Saratoga City Council banned short-term residential rentals, established escalating fines, and authorized data requests from rental websites to enforce the prohibition.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Tenants threaten legal action over hot homes

Woolwich tenants report dangerously high indoor temperatures and may bring the first Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 claim against their housing association.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Keire Murphy: Rental reforms offer some hope for tenants like me, but the overriding feeling is confusion

Security of tenure is the single best way to shift power away from landlords amid Residential Tenancies Bill changes and rising eviction and landlord-exit concerns.
New York City
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NYC starts crack-down on landlords with a mountain of violations

New York City's mayor pairs stricter enforcement against negligent landlords with initiatives to expand safe, deeply affordable, supportive, rent-stabilized housing for low-income residents.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The rental market has entered its infrastructure era

Control of the rental workflow—speed, pricing, screening, and professional experience—will determine success in the next housing transition.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Disgusting': Renters react to Labour's decade delay on mouldy home crackdown

Millions of renters in England face nearly a decade's wait for decent, damp-free housing after enforcement of the decent homes standard was delayed until 2035.
fromCurbed
2 months ago

When Your Friend Becomes Your Landlord

What that became, in practice, was closer to psychic warfare. "We both tried to leverage the fact that we're supposed to be friends," Henry said. "I'd use it against him all the time: 'Come on, dude, what are you talking about?' And he'd do the same thing to me." Take, for example, the time Henry and his fiancé fostered a dog without asking Reid first: "I was like, 'He is not going to evict us for having a dog.'"
NYC real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The hidden cost of move-in friction: Why the first 30 days can make or break resident loyalty

Treat move-in as a strategic, technology-enabled process to improve resident satisfaction, reduce support costs, increase renewals, and drive operational efficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced

A cap will limit ground rents for existing leasehold homes in England and Wales, likely set around £250 per year to protect leaseholders.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Psychological torture': Spanish tenants fight back against housing harassment'

Investors use non-renewal threats, disruptive construction, and utility problems to force long-term tenants out for more profitable tourist, short-term, or luxury rentals.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The trouble with friendlords: the pitfalls of renting from a mate

Homeowner lodgings can convert friendships into unequal landlord–lodger relationships, straining trust and prompting exits when obligations and expectations diverge.
#rent-now-pay-later
Real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

When Your Friend Becomes Your Landlord

Renting from a friend can save money but often creates blurred boundaries, interpersonal conflict, and disputes over property and security deposits.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

What Makes Tenancy Cleaning Services Essential for Home Owners

Tenancy-level cleaning delivers inspection-standard deep cleaning to make a property genuinely move-in-ready, saving homeowners time and ensuring consistent, scrutiny-proof results.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlords could offer tenants cash to move out before new rent rules kick in

Landlords may accelerate selling rental properties, offering tenants thousands of euro to vacate as six-year tenancy rights and sale restrictions for small landlords begin.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Landlord fined for dangerous and unlawful HMO

Harrow landlord fined £9,000 after unlicensed four-bedroom HMO was found with fire hazards, gas smell, missing safety certificates, and ordered vacated.
Real estate
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Real estate agent accused of scamming renters in the Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens

A real estate agent allegedly scammed multiple NYC renters by collecting deposits and failing to provide apartment access, leaving families thousands short.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How are buyer broker agreements reshaping trust in real estate?

Buyer broker agreements exposed trust gaps by requiring early exclusivity and unclear compensation, prompting buyer hesitation and frustration.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

Do Rent-to-Own Homes Actually Make Homeownership More Attainable?

Is it time to think about rent-to-own homes? After all, 2026 is shaping up to be a chaotic year, with an uncertain economy, political pandemonium roiling every market, and a falling dollar. And in real estate, everyone seems to be hurting. For the first time in over a decade, it's seemingly a buyer's market, with housing stock finally exceeding those looking to make a purchase.
Real estate
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Six-year tenancies will shake-up the rental market - but will it be for better or worse?

Cabinet approved rent reform legislation aimed at ending no-fault evictions and altering rent and tenancy rules to boost the rental property supply.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Buy to let as a business model: Why company structures are gaining ground

Switching buy-to-let properties into a limited company can reduce tax by allowing mortgage interest deductions, but introduces corporation/dividend tax, stamp duty, and higher administration.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Are you selling the rate or building relationships?

Loan officers succeed by educating borrowers on multiple loan options and aligning choices with borrowers' long-term financial goals, not by simply selling today's rate.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise

Rising property taxes, insurance premiums, and escrow misconceptions are causing unexpected mortgage payment increases and borrower surprise despite many claiming they understand escrow.
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