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fromsilive
1 month ago
Renovation

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

fromsilive
1 month ago
Renovation

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

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#housing-policy
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
1 month 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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
fromCbsnews
1 month 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.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Federal judge clears way for NYC broker fee ban to begin

A ban on broker fees for New York City renters takes effect, reducing upfront costs for moving.
Judge Abrams' ruling supports tenants' rights by allowing broker fee ban despite opposition.
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
1 month 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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
fromCbsnews
1 month 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.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Federal judge clears way for NYC broker fee ban to begin

A ban on broker fees for New York City renters takes effect, reducing upfront costs for moving.
Judge Abrams' ruling supports tenants' rights by allowing broker fee ban despite opposition.
more#housing-policy
#nyc-rent-policy
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

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

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

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

more#nyc-rent-policy
#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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months 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 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
4 weeks 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.
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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months 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 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
4 weeks 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.
more#housing-issues
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks 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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

State sues SoCal real estate tycoon alleging widespread tenant exploitation

California Attorney General sues landlord Mike Nijjar for housing law violations, alleging intentional neglect of tenant conditions.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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.
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks 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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

State sues SoCal real estate tycoon alleging widespread tenant exploitation

California Attorney General sues landlord Mike Nijjar for housing law violations, alleging intentional neglect of tenant conditions.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Rogue landlord who illegally evicted woman avoids prison as 'jails are all full'

During a two-day trial, evidence revealed that Cama was illegally renting out a property without necessary compliance with planning rules and tenant agreements.
London politics
#broker-fees
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Boston Is the Last Major U.S. City With Tenant-Paid Broker Fees: The Cost of Moving Compared to New York

New York's FARE Act shifts broker fee responsibility to landlords, relieving tenants of a significant upfront cost.
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

What every NYC renter needs to know about the game-changing FARE Act before signing a lease

Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Boston Is the Last Major U.S. City With Tenant-Paid Broker Fees: The Cost of Moving Compared to New York

New York's FARE Act shifts broker fee responsibility to landlords, relieving tenants of a significant upfront cost.
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

What every NYC renter needs to know about the game-changing FARE Act before signing a lease

more#broker-fees
#rent-pressure-zones
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Dozens of landlords face sanctions after spot checks by rental watchdog showed RPZ cap breaches

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

'Rent Pressure Zone changes are just a Band-Aid and won't solve the housing crisis,' says IT worker whose one-bed apartment in Cork costs 1,100 a month

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Dozens of landlords face sanctions after spot checks by rental watchdog showed RPZ cap breaches

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

'Rent Pressure Zone changes are just a Band-Aid and won't solve the housing crisis,' says IT worker whose one-bed apartment in Cork costs 1,100 a month

more#rent-pressure-zones
#housing-crisis
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.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
2 months 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
2 months 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.
more#housing-crisis
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Mayor says city should repair buildings if landlords don't, but it hasn't in years | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Mayor says city should repair buildings if landlords don't, but it hasn't in years | CBC News

more#toronto
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Tenants Rally in Brooklyn for First Rights to Buy Building

The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act aims to empower renters to buy their buildings and ensure long-term affordability.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks 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.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Public Rent History Will Help Tenants Fight Overcharges

New law mandates posting signs in rent-stabilized buildings to inform tenants of their rights and rental history.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Does That Building Have Stabilized Apartments? It'll Soon Be Easier to Know

The Rent Transparency Act mandates landlords of regulated units to disclose their status via public signage.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
more#new-york-city
#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
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

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

A Brooklyn tenant broadcasts a rat infestation to pressure his landlord into taking action.
#property-management
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

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

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

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

more#property-management
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 month 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.
#residential-tenancies-board
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Boston real estate

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
1 month ago
Real estate

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

A woman's unlawful termination case was dismissed as she was not recognized as a tenant by the Residential Tenancies Board.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Mission District

Tenants of Fillmore District Housing Complex Complain of Unsafe Conditions, Long-Deferred Maintenance Issues

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.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Mission District

Tenants of Fillmore District Housing Complex Complain of Unsafe Conditions, Long-Deferred Maintenance Issues

more#affordable-housing
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months 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
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#rent-increase
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fromThe Local France
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months 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
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.
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