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NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week 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

NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week 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

fromIndependent
6 days ago

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

"The RTB found that despite Mary O'Reilly's claims of renting the apartment for around 12 years with her partner, evidence did not support her status as a tenant, leading to the dismissal of her unlawful termination case."
Real estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days 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.
#eviction
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

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

fromIndependent
1 week 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'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

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

fromIndependent
1 week 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'

#housing-crisis
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
2 weeks ago

NYC Tenants Face Hefty Rent Hikes After RGB Votes on Preliminary Recommendations

New Yorkers protested rent increases, demanding a freeze as the Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on stabilized apartments.
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
1 month 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.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
2 weeks ago

NYC Tenants Face Hefty Rent Hikes After RGB Votes on Preliminary Recommendations

New Yorkers protested rent increases, demanding a freeze as the Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on stabilized apartments.
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
1 month 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.
#housing-issues
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

New York City's housing agency has failed to effectively address chronic heat issues in numerous apartment buildings, despite increased complaints and violations.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Berkeley Residents Form City's 1st Tenants Union Under New Renters Rights | KQED

Residents of 1332 Shattuck Ave. have formed Berkeley's first tenant association, empowered by new rights from Measure BB to address longstanding issues with their landlord.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Prospect Heights Tenants Rally at Housing Court to Get Landlord to Make Repairs

Tenants at 552 Dean Street are fighting for repairs and against rent increases after years of neglect from their landlord.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

New York City's housing agency has failed to effectively address chronic heat issues in numerous apartment buildings, despite increased complaints and violations.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Berkeley Residents Form City's 1st Tenants Union Under New Renters Rights | KQED

Residents of 1332 Shattuck Ave. have formed Berkeley's first tenant association, empowered by new rights from Measure BB to address longstanding issues with their landlord.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Prospect Heights Tenants Rally at Housing Court to Get Landlord to Make Repairs

Tenants at 552 Dean Street are fighting for repairs and against rent increases after years of neglect from their landlord.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
#housing
fromsilive
1 week ago
Renovation

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

fromsilive
1 week ago
Renovation

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

fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks 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
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

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

Mayor Eric Adams advocates for balancing tenant rent freezes with protections for small landlords.
#housing-discrimination
#rent-increase
fromThe Local France
3 weeks 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
#good-cause-eviction
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Much Can My Landlord Legally Raise My Rent?

The Good Cause Eviction law protects tenants from excessive rent increases.
Landlords must provide documentation for rent increases beyond legal limits.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Much Can My Landlord Legally Raise My Rent?

The Good Cause Eviction law protects tenants from excessive rent increases.
Landlords must provide documentation for rent increases beyond legal limits.
#broker-fees
#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.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NY landlord illegally rented out tenant's $3,500-a-month apartment with his stuff inside: $60 million suit

A New York City tenant seeks $60 million in damages for alleged illegal eviction and re-renting of his apartment amidst legal disputes.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

City Marshals Must Post Eviction Notices Online Within 24 Hours, New Rules Say

New NYC rules enforce mandatory online posting of eviction notices by marshals with penalties for noncompliance.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NY landlord illegally rented out tenant's $3,500-a-month apartment with his stuff inside: $60 million suit

A New York City tenant seeks $60 million in damages for alleged illegal eviction and re-renting of his apartment amidst legal disputes.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

City Marshals Must Post Eviction Notices Online Within 24 Hours, New Rules Say

New NYC rules enforce mandatory online posting of eviction notices by marshals with penalties for noncompliance.
#landlord-regulations
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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month 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.
#landlords
#property-management
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

North Berkeley "Deathtrap" That Comes With Lifetime Elderly Tenant Is Pending Sale

A dilapidated home in Berkeley sells for $395,000 with a lifetime tenant, highlighting challenges in property management.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

North Berkeley "Deathtrap" That Comes With Lifetime Elderly Tenant Is Pending Sale

A dilapidated home in Berkeley sells for $395,000 with a lifetime tenant, highlighting challenges in property management.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC realtor goes viral for brutally honest apartment tour: 'You win and the landlord loses'

A Brooklyn real estate agent brutally critiques a landlord's poor management style while promoting a rent-stabilized apartment.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC realtor goes viral for brutally honest apartment tour: 'You win and the landlord loses'

A Brooklyn real estate agent brutally critiques a landlord's poor management style while promoting a rent-stabilized apartment.
#evictions
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month 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.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

'I Was Ghosted, Degraded': Bills Seek to Combat Discrimination Against Rental Vouchers

City Council is introducing legislation to enforce stricter penalties against landlords who discriminate based on rental subsidies, addressing ongoing source of income discrimination.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Another Big Name Enters Governor's Race | KQED

Katie Porter enters the race for California governor, promising fresh ideas amid a crowded Democratic field.
#brooklyn
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Dozens of Brooklyn tenants suing landlord for neglect, needed repairs

Tenants at Red Hook Gardens are suing their landlord over severe living conditions and loss of Section 8 vouchers.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Dozens of Brooklyn tenants suing landlord for neglect, needed repairs

Tenants at Red Hook Gardens are suing their landlord over severe living conditions and loss of Section 8 vouchers.
#dwp
UK politics
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

How DWP powers mean your landlord can take money from benefits payments

DWP will reassess automated deductions from universal credit payments following a legal ruling deeming them unlawful without tenant consent.
UK politics
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

How DWP powers mean your landlord can take money from benefits payments

DWP will reassess automated deductions from universal credit payments following a legal ruling deeming them unlawful without tenant consent.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

DWP to scrap system that let landlords deduct 480 million from tenants' benefits

The DWP plans to eliminate a controversial system that automatically deducts benefits for landlord payments without tenant consultation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants' benefits

The UK government is ending a controversial program that allowed landlords to deduct benefits from tenants without consent.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Student housing union advocates for renters ahead of city's UNO update - Austin Monitor

What we are trying to do is centralize a lot of these resources that are available on a lot of housing advocacy, housing support websites. A lot of these things are out there, but we're centralizing them, focusing on making sure they're really intuitive and especially just thinking about our audience, which is students, many of which are first-time renters.
NYC parents
#renting
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

These 6 Renters Dramatically Renovated Their Homes-With and Without the Landlord's Help

Renters are reframing home renovations as personal investments in happiness, rather than merely enhancing a landlord's property.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This Renter Has Changed Almost Every Inch of Her 850-Square-Foot Apartment

Imani Keal inspires renters by confidently transforming her apartment while educating others on tenant rights and effective communication with landlords.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

These 6 Renters Dramatically Renovated Their Homes-With and Without the Landlord's Help

Renters are reframing home renovations as personal investments in happiness, rather than merely enhancing a landlord's property.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This Renter Has Changed Almost Every Inch of Her 850-Square-Foot Apartment

Imani Keal inspires renters by confidently transforming her apartment while educating others on tenant rights and effective communication with landlords.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

East Flatbush apartment complex residents concerned for safety in their homes

Residents of Rutland Plaza in East Flatbush report severe living conditions including safety issues, sewage problems, and health risks.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Dalston fire victims demand support as they remain displaced months later

I'm happy that they've put us in a nice place, but I'm now paying 80 a month for both my daughter and my son to get to school and college.
London
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