Brooklyn Woman Faces up to 4 Years in Prison for Alleged Apartment Rental Scam
Svetlana Katzevman faces charges for defrauding tenants, potentially leading to four years in prison for exploiting vulnerable immigrant renters.
Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Sparks Tenant Displacement Fears in Brooklyn
Residents express dissatisfaction with the city's affordable rent measures in Atlantic Avenue rezoning, calling for adjustments to benefit lower-income households.
San Jose needs plan for protecting renters, audit finds - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's tenant protection policy lacks enforcement mechanisms against unlawful evictions by landlords.
L.A. moves to protect renters who got a pet during the pandemic lockdown
The Los Angeles City Council voted to protect tenants who took in pets during the pandemic, even if it was against their leases.
Tenants must notify their landlords within a month if they have unauthorized pets, and the ordinance does not apply to pets brought in after January 31, 2023.
San Jose needs plan for protecting renters, audit finds - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's tenant protection policy lacks enforcement mechanisms against unlawful evictions by landlords.
L.A. moves to protect renters who got a pet during the pandemic lockdown
The Los Angeles City Council voted to protect tenants who took in pets during the pandemic, even if it was against their leases.
Tenants must notify their landlords within a month if they have unauthorized pets, and the ordinance does not apply to pets brought in after January 31, 2023.
California's rent control ballot measure could reverberate across the US
Proposition 33 may restore local control over rent control in California, providing critical relief in the housing crisis.
Berkeley ballot measures BB and CC: Voters to decide overhaul of rent rules
Two competing measures, BB and CC, may change Berkeley's rent rules this November.
California's rent control rejection might point to national appetite for different approach
California voters rejected a proposal to lift statewide rent control restrictions, highlighting ongoing opposition to such measures even among advocates for housing affordability.
After landlords flood meeting, Concord pushes back decision on rent control
The City Council of Concord has delayed their decision on a proposed rent control ordinance.
The ordinance would limit rent increases and require landlords to have just cause for eviction.
Campbell shields affordable housing residents from rent shock - San Jose Spotlight
Local council acts to limit rent increases to protect affordable housing residents.
State policy gaps leave affordable housing residents vulnerable to market-driven rent hikes.
New local rules promote stability in affordable housing for vulnerable populations.
Kathy Hochul gets on board with key parts of NY 'Good Cause' rent-control bill as state budget housing deal nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul supports key parts of the 'Good Cause Eviction' bill.
The bill would cap rent increases at 10% or 5% plus the latest Consumer Price Index.
California's rent control ballot measure could reverberate across the US
Proposition 33 may restore local control over rent control in California, providing critical relief in the housing crisis.
Berkeley ballot measures BB and CC: Voters to decide overhaul of rent rules
Two competing measures, BB and CC, may change Berkeley's rent rules this November.
California's rent control rejection might point to national appetite for different approach
California voters rejected a proposal to lift statewide rent control restrictions, highlighting ongoing opposition to such measures even among advocates for housing affordability.
After landlords flood meeting, Concord pushes back decision on rent control
The City Council of Concord has delayed their decision on a proposed rent control ordinance.
The ordinance would limit rent increases and require landlords to have just cause for eviction.
Campbell shields affordable housing residents from rent shock - San Jose Spotlight
Local council acts to limit rent increases to protect affordable housing residents.
State policy gaps leave affordable housing residents vulnerable to market-driven rent hikes.
New local rules promote stability in affordable housing for vulnerable populations.
Kathy Hochul gets on board with key parts of NY 'Good Cause' rent-control bill as state budget housing deal nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul supports key parts of the 'Good Cause Eviction' bill.
The bill would cap rent increases at 10% or 5% plus the latest Consumer Price Index.
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.
NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork
NYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.
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.
NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork
NYC Council is introducing bills to strengthen protections against illegal evictions, enhance tenants' rights, and manage temperature control for renters during summer.
Brampton's rental licence pilot has led to 4,700 inspections: city | CBC News
Brampton's rental licensing pilot is effectively addressing illegal rentals despite landlord protests, highlighting unsafe living conditions in inspected homes.
New Palo Alto Ordinance Tightens Tenant Protections
Tenants in Palo Alto can now secure Just Cause eviction protections after only 6 months of occupancy instead of 12.
The ordinance reflects a growing trend to enhance tenant protections in the face of housing insecurity.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook raps fellow London MP Jas Athwal for state of homes rented out
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook criticizes MP Jas Athwal's rental practices while introducing new reforms for tenant protections.
New legislation aims to protect tenants from arbitrary eviction and promote responsible landlord behavior.
London landlord fined 10,000 for turning family home into HMO for nine people across seven households
Landlords fined for non-compliance with HMO licensing regulations, emphasizing the importance of licensing for property standards and tenant protection.
California landlords wanted the Supreme Court to limit rent control laws. They won't for now
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York's rent control law, impacting potential challenges in California.
Justice Thomas left open the possibility of future challenges to rent control laws.
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.
LA Tenants Approved for Assistance Spared Eviction for Now
Los Angeles City Council has voted to prohibit the eviction of tenants who were approved for rental assistance but haven't received it.
Only a quarter of the city's $30.4 million set aside for rental assistance has been distributed so far.
These Bay Area residents live in affordable housing. Why did their rent skyrocket?
Low-income housing in California is subject to rent ceilings imposed by public subsidies, but privately owned low-income housing units are exempt from rent caps.
The Tenant Protection Act in California limits rent increases to 10% per year, but some low-income renters are still experiencing significant hikes in rent.