#renters-rights

#renters-rights

Landlords cannot legally lock thermostats during winter, violating tenant's rights to essential services.

Labour's new Renters' Rights Bill will ban no-fault evictions, enhancing security for England's renters and addressing issues of housing quality and discrimination.

California has implemented new housing laws for renters and landlords, addressing evictions, transparency in fees, and anti-discrimination measures.

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

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

The end of forced broker fees will lower moving costs and enhance tenant mobility, particularly benefiting lower-income renters.

New York's good cause eviction law empowers renters and allows for lease negotiations, providing security against eviction.

Renters affected by LA wildfires must navigate complex landlord obligations and living arrangements, often needing to find temporary housing independently.

The housing crisis is worsening, with structural inequality preventing working-class individuals from affording decent housing.

Invitation Homes will pay $48 million to settle FTC claims of illegal tenant fees and security deposit issues, without admitting wrongdoing.

Southwark Council is advocating to end bidding wars among tenants, aiming to protect renters amid rising rental prices and the ongoing housing crisis.

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.

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

Bidding wars in rental markets create unfair competition, pushing prices beyond reach for many renters.

The Labour's Renters' Rights Bill aims to give tenants more power, but may lead to rent increases in city areas according to landlords.

Urgent need for enhanced rental rights legislation to protect tenants in Dublin amid rising rents.

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

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Landlords will be limited to charging a maximum of one month's rent upfront under new proposed changes to renters' rights bill.

Renters and unhoused individuals nationwide are organizing to demand urgent action from the government to address the housing crisis.

Unwanted home moves cost renters over half a billion pounds annually, with an average of £669 spent each time, leading to financial and emotional stress.

Jas Athwal's rental properties criticized by Keir Starmer for unacceptable living conditions, prompting calls for immediate action and accountability.

Tenants in Yorkshire and the North West face worst housing conditions in England

Calls for extending decent home standard to private rented homes