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Real estate

Spain: massive nationwide housing protests expected DW 04/05/2025

Protests are planned across Spain to address housing rights and the impact of speculation on renters.

Housing should be treated as a social right rather than a business model. Desperate conditions for many highlight the need for reform.

8 months ago

EU data protection

The mouldy, ant-infested flats that prove why MPs should never be landlords | Ben Smoke

Awaab's Law mandates swift action from social landlords against hazardous living conditions, exemplified by the tragic death of Awaab Ishak.

Jas Athwal's properties are marred by issues such as black mould, undermining his previous stance as a champion for renters.

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Do I Have To Pay Rent After My Apartment Burns Down?

Renters in Los Angeles may not owe rent if their rental is destroyed; laws vary based on the rental's condition.

11 months ago

London politics

Cap rent rises in England and Wales, Labour-commissioned report says

Rent rises should be capped to help struggling renters, with proposed measures including a double lock to cap increases at CPI or local wage growth

fromwww.dw.com

Real estate

Spain: massive nationwide housing protests expected DW 04/05/2025

Protests are planned across Spain to address housing rights and the impact of speculation on renters.

Housing should be treated as a social right rather than a business model. Desperate conditions for many highlight the need for reform.

8 months ago

EU data protection

The mouldy, ant-infested flats that prove why MPs should never be landlords | Ben Smoke

Awaab's Law mandates swift action from social landlords against hazardous living conditions, exemplified by the tragic death of Awaab Ishak.

Jas Athwal's properties are marred by issues such as black mould, undermining his previous stance as a champion for renters.

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Do I Have To Pay Rent After My Apartment Burns Down?

Renters in Los Angeles may not owe rent if their rental is destroyed; laws vary based on the rental's condition.

11 months ago

London politics

Cap rent rises in England and Wales, Labour-commissioned report says

Rent rises should be capped to help struggling renters, with proposed measures including a double lock to cap increases at CPI or local wage growth

more#housing-crisis

LA real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

Tired of apartments with no fridges? California bill would require landlords to supply them

Legislation could require California landlords to provide refrigerators and stoves, addressing a growing concern for renters.

#housing-policy

UK politics

Top Tory meets major landlords in bid to scupper Labour's rental reforms

The UK Conservatives are secretly negotiating with landlords to obstruct the Labour renters' rights bill, reflecting an ongoing battle over housing policy.

UK politics

Senior Tories and big landlords discuss ways to thwart renters' rights bill

Senior Tories are discussing strategies with landlords to undermine the renters' rights bill, including potential legal challenges.

fromwww.bbc.com

Privacy professionals

Bill banning no-fault evictions to return to Parliament

The government will introduce a Renters' Rights Bill to ban no-fault evictions and enhance protections for tenants in England.

Privacy professionals

Labour gives renters the right to have pets as it ends no-fault evictions

Labour plans to overhaul renters' rights, abolishing no-fault evictions and allowing renters to request pets.

New legislation aims to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenant protections.

UK politics

Top Tory meets major landlords in bid to scupper Labour's rental reforms

The UK Conservatives are secretly negotiating with landlords to obstruct the Labour renters' rights bill, reflecting an ongoing battle over housing policy.

UK politics

Senior Tories and big landlords discuss ways to thwart renters' rights bill

Senior Tories are discussing strategies with landlords to undermine the renters' rights bill, including potential legal challenges.

fromwww.bbc.com

Privacy professionals

Bill banning no-fault evictions to return to Parliament

The government will introduce a Renters' Rights Bill to ban no-fault evictions and enhance protections for tenants in England.

Privacy professionals

Labour gives renters the right to have pets as it ends no-fault evictions

Labour plans to overhaul renters' rights, abolishing no-fault evictions and allowing renters to request pets.

New legislation aims to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenant protections.

more#housing-policy

#tenant-protection

6 months ago

UK news

What Labour's Renters' Rights Bill means for UK tenants

The Renters' Rights Bill significantly enhances protections and rights for private renters in the UK.

fromKqed

California

Rental Home Getting Cold This Winter? What You Can Legally Ask of Your Landlord | KQED

Landlords in California must provide a functioning heat source to maintain temperatures above 70 degrees for renters.

6 months ago

UK news

What Labour's Renters' Rights Bill means for UK tenants

The Renters' Rights Bill significantly enhances protections and rights for private renters in the UK.

fromKqed

California

Rental Home Getting Cold This Winter? What You Can Legally Ask of Your Landlord | KQED

Landlords in California must provide a functioning heat source to maintain temperatures above 70 degrees for renters.

more#tenant-protection

6 months ago

UK news

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.