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fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Fed-up NYC tenant creates 24/7 livestream of rats in his walls - what he sees has him losing sleep

fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Fed-up NYC tenant creates 24/7 livestream of rats in his walls - what he sees has him losing sleep

more#landlord-accountability
#landlord-responsibilities
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Tenants Can Withhold Rent If Their Landlord Doesn't Make Repairs

Homeowners manage repairs; rental responsibilities vary by lease.
Tenants can withhold rent if landlords neglect repairs.
Landlords must maintain habitability and adhere to local codes.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Tenants Can Withhold Rent If Their Landlord Doesn't Make Repairs

Homeowners manage repairs; rental responsibilities vary by lease.
Tenants can withhold rent if landlords neglect repairs.
Landlords must maintain habitability and adhere to local codes.
more#landlord-responsibilities
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Judge Refuses to Block NYC Broker-Fee Law Starting June 11 (2)

The judge's ruling allows a New York City law to require landlords to cover brokerage fees, benefiting tenants.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
23 hours ago

FARE ACT, now in effect, bars landlords from passing broker fees onto tenants

The FARE Act prohibits landlords from passing broker fees to tenants, enhancing rental cost transparency.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Rent Guidelines Board Lowers Likely Rent Increases on 2-Yr Leases

The Rent Guidelines Board has reduced the allowable rent increases for two-year leases of rent-stabilized apartments.
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Judge Refuses to Block NYC Broker-Fee Law Starting June 11 (2)

The judge's ruling allows a New York City law to require landlords to cover brokerage fees, benefiting tenants.
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
2 weeks ago

Danger Ahead in New York's Mayoral Race as Pandering Politicians Cater to the Rent-Freeze Voting Bloc

Rent freezes could lead to detrimental outcomes for New York's housing market and living conditions.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC's housing market

The Rent Guidelines Board's new rent hike caps threaten the stability of New York's housing market, risking financial ruin for landlords and fewer rental options for tenants.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
23 hours ago

FARE ACT, now in effect, bars landlords from passing broker fees onto tenants

The FARE Act prohibits landlords from passing broker fees to tenants, enhancing rental cost transparency.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Rent Guidelines Board Lowers Likely Rent Increases on 2-Yr Leases

The Rent Guidelines Board has reduced the allowable rent increases for two-year leases of rent-stabilized apartments.
more#new-york-city
#real-estate
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Rogue landlord 'motivated by greed' jailed

Landlord Mohammed Haque was sentenced to over three years for fraud involving misleading property advertisements that affected many flat-hunters.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

The Co-op Said the Apartment Was Quiet. But My Neighbors Are So Loud!

Co-op buyers face challenges holding boards accountable for undisclosed issues due to limited disclosure obligations.
more#real-estate
#lease-agreements
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Real estate

'We want to sell our farm but our tenant - who hasn't paid rent in years - claims he's legally entitled to a new lease. I think he forged my late father's signature'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Real estate

'We want to sell our farm but our tenant - who hasn't paid rent in years - claims he's legally entitled to a new lease. I think he forged my late father's signature'

more#lease-agreements
#housing-issues
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
3 months ago

Landlord-Tenant Spat Persists in Tenderloin Building Where Resolution Seemed Possible

San Francisco's largest landlord has withdrawn rent reduction offers for tenants on strike, moving forward with evictions amidst ongoing negotiations.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

'I've been living in fear of electrocution since water started flooding my home'

Eunice Barth has been living with severe flooding issues in her apartment for over a week with no basic kitchen appliances.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Residents at an East Flatbush apartment say unlivable conditions persist, even after new management takes over

Unlivable conditions persist at East Flatbush apartments despite new management.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
3 months ago

Landlord-Tenant Spat Persists in Tenderloin Building Where Resolution Seemed Possible

San Francisco's largest landlord has withdrawn rent reduction offers for tenants on strike, moving forward with evictions amidst ongoing negotiations.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

'I've been living in fear of electrocution since water started flooding my home'

Eunice Barth has been living with severe flooding issues in her apartment for over a week with no basic kitchen appliances.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Residents at an East Flatbush apartment say unlivable conditions persist, even after new management takes over

Unlivable conditions persist at East Flatbush apartments despite new management.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

more#housing-issues
#rent-control
more#rent-control
#landlord-issues
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes to lower range for rent increase on 2-year leases

NYC Rent Guidelines Board revises potential rent increase range amidst tenant concerns and rising landlord profits.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

Homeowner Forced To Wrestle Armed Squatter in Rental Property: How To Safeguard Your Rentals

NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes to lower range for rent increase on 2-year leases

NYC Rent Guidelines Board revises potential rent increase range amidst tenant concerns and rising landlord profits.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

Homeowner Forced To Wrestle Armed Squatter in Rental Property: How To Safeguard Your Rentals

more#landlord-issues
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland's iconic California Hotel, vital housing for the formerly homeless, is in turmoil

The California Hotel in Oakland, though historically significant, struggles with poor living conditions for low-income residents.
#small-landlords
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

NYC Mayor's Race: Adams won't commit to rent freeze, urges rivals to consider small landlords | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

NYC Mayor's Race: Adams won't commit to rent freeze, urges rivals to consider small landlords | amNewYork

more#small-landlords
#housing
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, March 24-31

NYC is hosting multiple hearings and events focused on housing, land use, and tenant rights, emphasizing the city's commitment to addressing these critical issues.
fromsilive
1 month ago
Renovation

Public spaces in Staten Island apartment building in despair: 'This is inhumane'

NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, March 24-31

NYC is hosting multiple hearings and events focused on housing, land use, and tenant rights, emphasizing the city's commitment to addressing these critical issues.
fromsilive
1 month ago
Renovation

Public spaces in Staten Island apartment building in despair: 'This is inhumane'

more#housing
#residential-tenancies-board
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Revealed: How investments firm is making thousands from leasing dozens of properties to 'customers'

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Real estate

RTB rules that woman who 'lived in apartment for 12 years' with partner before his death was not a tenant

Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Revealed: How investments firm is making thousands from leasing dozens of properties to 'customers'

Linehan O'Brien Investments faces criticism for treating tenants as 'customers' and allegedly overcrowding properties without proper documentation.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Real estate

RTB rules that woman who 'lived in apartment for 12 years' with partner before his death was not a tenant

more#residential-tenancies-board
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Landlord who claimed tenant 'left box of excrement outside neighbour's door' ordered to pay damages over illegal eviction

The Rental Tenancy Board concluded that, despite serious allegations made by the landlord regarding anti-social behaviour, there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.
London politics
#affordable-housing
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenants of Fillmore low-income housing, owned by Black church, plead for help

Residents of Thomas Paine Square face health hazards and negligent management while fearing eviction in affordable housing.
from48 hills
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Planning Commission rejects landlord plan to convert SRO rooms to tourist hotel - 48 hills

Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenants of Fillmore low-income housing, owned by Black church, plead for help

Residents of Thomas Paine Square face health hazards and negligent management while fearing eviction in affordable housing.
from48 hills
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Planning Commission rejects landlord plan to convert SRO rooms to tourist hotel - 48 hills

more#affordable-housing
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Tenants' group backing Mamdani after his rent freeze call, amNY learns | amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani receives endorsement from the Tenants PAC, emphasizing his commitment to freezing rent for stabilized tenants.
#housing-crisis
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Landlords Are Evicting Renters in a Bid To Find Higher-Paying Tenants-and Green Appliances Are To Blame

Decarbonizing homes risks increasing housing insecurity as landlords exploit upgrades to evict tenants for profit.
Social justice
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 months ago

Senate votes to outlaw discrimination against Oregon tenants based on immigration status

Oregon Senate passed a bill to ban inquiries about tenants' immigration status, viewed as a moral imperative.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Landlords Are Evicting Renters in a Bid To Find Higher-Paying Tenants-and Green Appliances Are To Blame

Decarbonizing homes risks increasing housing insecurity as landlords exploit upgrades to evict tenants for profit.
Social justice
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 months ago

Senate votes to outlaw discrimination against Oregon tenants based on immigration status

Oregon Senate passed a bill to ban inquiries about tenants' immigration status, viewed as a moral imperative.
more#housing-crisis
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

North London landlord fined 5000 after leaving tenants without heating for a year

Despite multiple warnings from the council, the landlord failed to take the necessary actions to remedy the situation, demonstrating a blatant disregard for her legal obligations as a landlord.
London politics
#housing-discrimination
more#housing-discrimination
#rent-increase
more#rent-increase
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Married, civil partnership, or just living together - rules for renting a property in France

In France, the rules on renting property greatly depend on your marital status. Couples, whether married or pacsé, share responsibilities concerning the rent.
Paris food
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Website Helps NYC Renters Tell If They're Covered by 'Good Cause' Eviction Rules

An online tool was launched to help tenants determine eligibility for protections under New York's 'Good Cause' eviction law.
#crime
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I don't ever want to feel the darkness I felt that day,' says rape survivor Lorita O'Donoghue

Landlord Michael Paul O'Leary was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his tenant after intoxicating her.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I don't ever want to feel the darkness I felt that day,' says rape survivor Lorita O'Donoghue

Landlord Michael Paul O'Leary was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his tenant after intoxicating her.
more#crime
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Bayview residents slam public housing conditions, and S.F. supervisor issues warning

Residents of Alice Griffith public housing face serious neglect issues, prompting Supervisor Shamann Walton to warn of hearings and potential removal of management.
#property-management
more#property-management
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The Hotel Chelsea sues NYC penthouse residents for blocking repairs on finished roof terrace where rock stars once hung out

The Bergs are embroiled in a legal dispute over repairs at the historic Hotel Chelsea, resisting roof work that they fear will damage their terrace.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Tenants in Brooklyn NYCHA development plagued with elevator outages, malfunctions

Residents at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses face serious challenges with malfunctioning elevators, posing risks especially for disabled tenants.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

My Neighbors Smoke Weed All Day, and It's Stinking Up the Joint

You can try to protect your apartment by adding weatherstripping to your door and using an under-door draft stopper... Just make sure your approach is friendly, while letting them know that their weed smoke is invading your apartment.
NYC real estate
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Eviction crisis spreads as affordability pressures worsen - Austin Monitor

In 2024, Travis County experienced a record-high of evictions, significantly impacting low-income families.
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