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Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
#housing-policy
Real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

Private tenants will have first refusal to purchase their rented homes if the SNP wins the Holyrood election.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

Private tenants will have first refusal to purchase their rented homes if the SNP wins the Holyrood election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
#tenant-rights
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago
New York City

Mamdani Sits Down With Tenants at Bronx 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I attended a packed Mamdani hearing where renters called out bad landlords. A rent freeze battle is coming.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani held the first 'Rental Ripoff Hearing' to gather tenant feedback on housing issues including junk fees, poor maintenance, and high rents before developing his housing policy.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

Met Council on Housing's Tenants' Rights Hotline provides guidance to tenants facing housing issues, connecting them with resources and referrals to navigate complex tenant rights and government agencies.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Tenants Decry Bad Landlords at First Ever 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing In Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani held New York's first 'Rental Ripoff' hearing where renters reported issues including high utility bills, slow repairs, unresponsive landlords, and inadequate city services, though NYCHA tenants felt excluded from the private-market-focused event.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Mamdani Sits Down With Tenants at Bronx 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Mayor Mamdani launched 'Rental Ripoff' hearings across New York City boroughs to address tenant complaints about landlord negligence, unaffordable fees, and housing conditions while extending inclusion to NYCHA residents.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I attended a packed Mamdani hearing where renters called out bad landlords. A rent freeze battle is coming.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani held the first 'Rental Ripoff Hearing' to gather tenant feedback on housing issues including junk fees, poor maintenance, and high rents before developing his housing policy.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

Met Council on Housing's Tenants' Rights Hotline provides guidance to tenants facing housing issues, connecting them with resources and referrals to navigate complex tenant rights and government agencies.
fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

I love this place': Jimmy's Corner supporters rally for commercial rent stabilization bills | amNewYork

Jimmy's Corner, a beloved Times Square dive bar, faces eviction, prompting owner Adam Glenn to rally for legislation to protect small businesses.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
1 day ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 day ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Op-ed: San Jose must act as "Slavery Towers" workers wait for protection - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's failure to enforce worker protections has led to ongoing issues of labor trafficking and wage theft in construction.
#affordable-housing
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

Affordable housing tenants in NYC are excluded from luxury building amenities while market-rate tenants enjoy them for free.
#housing-affordability
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Virginia YIGBY bill puts Spanberger housing agenda on the line

A housing agenda aimed at improving affordability faced legislative challenges, but proposals for subsidies and preservation of affordable housing were passed.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Virginia YIGBY bill puts Spanberger housing agenda on the line

A housing agenda aimed at improving affordability faced legislative challenges, but proposals for subsidies and preservation of affordable housing were passed.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.
fromAol
2 days ago
NYC real estate

Summer heat is coming; Does your NYC landlord have to provide AC?

NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 days ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
New York City
fromAP News
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

Summer heat is coming; Does your NYC landlord have to provide AC?

NYC mandates landlords to provide air conditioning in rentals by summer 2030, ensuring tenant rights and safety during installation.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 days ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
New York City
fromAP News
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
5 days ago

'The Housing Czar!'

Cea Weaver navigates new challenges in her role, facing public scrutiny and adjusting to her position as director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
#housing
from48 hills
4 days ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

fromGothamist
5 days ago
East Bay real estate

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
from48 hills
4 days ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
14 hours ago

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Last milking: How rough and dirty operators profit from failing buildings

Investors are buying rent-stabilized buildings despite losses, hoping for long-term gains, but face significant risks and challenges in the current market.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections profile: Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham is a vibrant west London borough known for its restaurants, parks, and three professional football clubs.
#housing-development
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England

Landlords are evicting tenants before new laws ban no-fault evictions, with reports of increased evictions noted by renters' unions.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
SF politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

NY State Senator & Judiciary Chair Sepulveda Was No-Show for Housing Court Clients

New York State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda failed to appear in court multiple times for tenants he was defending, resulting in negative outcomes for them.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#housing-crisis
from48 hills
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

Evictions at Garden Court threaten tenants' homes as Westminster City Council plans to use the property for temporary accommodation for the homeless.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
5 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

Evictions at Garden Court threaten tenants' homes as Westminster City Council plans to use the property for temporary accommodation for the homeless.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
#rent-stabilization
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

FARE Act adding to landlord strangulation, one owner says

Tenants are moving more frequently and becoming pickier, making it harder for landlords to fill rent-stabilized apartments near market rates.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

FARE Act adding to landlord strangulation, one owner says

Tenants are moving more frequently and becoming pickier, making it harder for landlords to fill rent-stabilized apartments near market rates.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Turn Monthly Rent and Mortgage Payments Into Value With Bilt

Bilt allows users to earn points on both rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, dining, and local business benefits, making housing costs more manageable.
Real estate
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan warns former Labour voters against supporting other parties, emphasizing the importance of local council performance over national party issues.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Commercial Lease Sydney Terms Explained (Rent, Outgoings, Incentives)

Rent in a commercial lease is not just a single figure; it can be gross, net, or semi-gross, each affecting overall financial commitments differently.
Real estate
New York City
fromQNS
3 days ago

Nearly 200 residents attend Sunnyside Yard information session after Mamdani revives plans - QNS

Community engagement is essential for the proposed development of 12,000 new homes over Sunnyside Yard, emphasizing local input and affordable housing.
New York City
fromPBS News
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Unable to Reach Deal Before Court Deadline, Mamdani Appeals in Rental Voucher Expansion Case

The Mamdani administration is appealing a court decision to expand the CityFHEPS rental assistance program due to budget constraints.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Mamdani Asked Tenants to Tell Him Their Problems. Hundreds Did.

New York City tenants face severe housing issues, prompting Mayor Mamdani to hold 'Rental Ripoff' hearings for tenant complaints.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

'Housing is a right, so we must fight': Queens tenants demand rent rollbacks at hearing hosted by Mayor Mamdani - QNS

Over 200 NYC tenants testified at Rental Ripoff hearings about unsafe housing conditions, demanding rent rollbacks, landlord oversight, and public housing investments.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Inside the East Village housing battle between communal tenants and their landlord

Tenants at 109 East 9th St. allege harassment and unsafe living conditions by their landlord, leading to a prolonged conflict since 2021.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Problems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants

Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Tenants threaten legal action over hot homes

Woolwich tenants report dangerously high indoor temperatures and may bring the first Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 claim against their housing association.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Tenants 'Crushed' After California Renter Protections Bill Stalls in the Legislature | KQED

AB 1157 would cap annual rent increases at 5% and extend renter protections, but faces strong opposition from realtors, builders and some lawmakers.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Isaacs Houses Tenants Vote to Stay in Section 9 Public Housing, Early Tally Shows

Stanley Isaacs Houses tenants voted to remain in traditional Section 9 public housing, rejecting conversion to Section 8 programs despite officials' claims of additional repair funding.
#voter-privacy
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Proposed Renter Support Bill May Divert Some Funds to Developers

Portland City Council has not decided how to allocate $21 million in Rental Services Office funds amid competing priorities for homelessness aid or Prosper Portland.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Psychological torture': Spanish tenants fight back against housing harassment'

Investors use non-renewal threats, disruptive construction, and utility problems to force long-term tenants out for more profitable tourist, short-term, or luxury rentals.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Meet New York State's New Top Tenant Advocate

Sumathy Kumar and I have fought side by side in Albany to win real, transformative change for working-class families and, as we look to freeze rents and hold bad landlords accountable, the tenant movement couldn't have a more powerful champion. I'm proud to partner with Sumathy in the fight for every New Yorker to have a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Mamdani's 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings to Kick Off Feb. 26

"You can't fight for tenants without listening to them first," Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a statement about the series, which will kick off Feb. 26 in Downtown Brooklyn and conclude on Staten Island's North Shore on April 7. Additional hearings will be held in Long Island City on March 5, Fordham on March 11 and East Harlem on March 28.
New York City
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