$30,000 a Year for Housing? That's Average in New York.
Housing costs in New York City have increased significantly, with the average household spending about $30,000 per year on housing expenses.
Low-income households have been the most affected by the rising housing costs, but moderate- and middle-income households have also felt the pressure. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
LA Tenants Face Deadline To Start Paying Back Rent Debt | KQED
Renters in Los Angeles are no longer protected from eviction or rent increases, meaning they must start paying back rent and face potential rent hikes.
Prison officials in California have been mishandling misconduct complaints by reclassifying them as routine grievances to reduce backlog. [ more ]