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London politics

Landlord put 'lives at risk' in cockroach-infested HMO

fromwww.theguardian.com

London politics

It feels like there's no communication': a social tenant's struggle for safe housing

Social housing conditions in the UK are deteriorating, causing distress for tenants amid rising complaints.

Kerianne Wilson's ongoing struggles highlight severe substandard living conditions faced by many tenants.

Renovation

fromHell Gate

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village

Landlord's claim of necessary demolition led to tenant frustration over lost communal facilities and unmet promises.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

6 days ago

UK politics

UK homelessness minister resigns over claim she evicted tenants, hiked rent

London politics

Landlord put 'lives at risk' in cockroach-infested HMO

fromwww.theguardian.com

London politics

It feels like there's no communication': a social tenant's struggle for safe housing

Renovation

fromHell Gate

Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village

Landlord's claim of necessary demolition led to tenant frustration over lost communal facilities and unmet promises.

more#housing

fromwww.standard.co.uk

1 week ago

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali 'kicked out tenants from east London townhouse and raised rent by 700'

A homelessness minister evicted tenants and raised rent significantly, prompting accusations of hypocrisy in her role.

fromMoneywise

3 weeks ago

Zohran Mamdani vows to 'immediately freeze' the rent for some NYC tenants if he's the next mayor - and 'take control' of property from bad landlords. Does his plan make sense?

Mamdani proposes an immediate rent freeze for all stabilized tenants in New York City.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

4 weeks ago

North London landlord fined 19,000 after putting five people in a home without a license

A rogue landlord has been fined nearly 20,000 for renting out a north London home to five people without the correct license.

Real estate

Op-Ed | The rent-freeze or rent hike? | amNewYork

If you freeze rents for current rent-stabilized tenants, then there will be a significant domino effect that results in higher rents for neighboring free market tenants.

NYC real estate

fromBKReader

NYC Pilot Program Turns Rent Payments Into Credit Power For Affordable Housing Tenants

New York City introduces a pilot program to help tenants report on-time rent payments to boost credit scores.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn tenants endure water crisis amid neglect

"There's no way you could have bathed in that water," Walters told PIX.

Brooklyn

#new-york-city

fromCity Limits

NYC politics

Tenant Advocates Cheer Mamdani's Primary Election Win

fromYahoo Finance

NYC real estate

It's official! Tenant-paid rental broker fees in New York City are history.

NYC real estate

Editorial | NYC tenants and landlords bearing the economic brunt of rent crisis | amNewYork

NYC politics

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases | amNewYork

fromCity Limits

NYC politics

Tenant Advocates Cheer Mamdani's Primary Election Win

fromYahoo Finance

It's official! Tenant-paid rental broker fees in New York City are history.

New York City renters no longer pay broker fees thanks to the new FARE Act, significantly reducing upfront costs for moving into an apartment.

NYC real estate

Editorial | NYC tenants and landlords bearing the economic brunt of rent crisis | amNewYork

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases | amNewYork

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has lowered the proposed rent increase for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments in a rare revote.

NYC politics

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Housing

fromNew York Post

Tax lien sales by NYC threaten to worsen the affordable housing crisis

Older rent-stabilized units in NYC are facing a financial crisis due to insufficient rental income and rising expenses.

fromCity Limits

NYC politics

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Housing

fromNew York Post

Tax lien sales by NYC threaten to worsen the affordable housing crisis

Older rent-stabilized units in NYC are facing a financial crisis due to insufficient rental income and rising expenses.

more#housing-crisis

fromwww.dw.com

Germany updates: Rents soar in major cities despite controls DW 06/18/2025

The average rental prices in the 14 largest German cities have surged dramatically over the last decade, showing significant financial pressure on tenants.

Germany news

fromThe Mercury News

Eviction cases still soaring in the Bay Area five years after COVID-19

Alameda County’s eviction courts are seeing high volumes of cases post-pandemic, reflecting a rise in homelessness and housing insecurity in the Bay Area.

East Bay real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Judge rejects bid to block NYC broker fee reform

The court ruling supports the FARE Act, which aims to reform rental broker fee policies in New York City, benefiting tenants.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

No-fault eviction ban will not apply to half of all tenancies, warns Rory Hearne as opposition vows to fight rental changes tooth and nail

The government's no-fault eviction ban may lead to increased rental costs and incentivize evictions.

fromSlate Magazine

fromwww.brooklynpaper.com

The Day Care Next Door Treats My Driveway Like a Drop-Off Zone. I'm Done Being Understanding.

Pay Dirt suggests several alternatives to address the parking situation, emphasizing communication with your uncle, potential legal actions, and exploring property modifications.

Renovation

Information is power': New law empowers rent-stabilized tenants to fight overcharges Brooklyn Paper

The Tenants Transparency Act helps tenants combat illegal rent hikes and improves awareness of rent-stabilized units.

fromKqed

Paying Rent in California? It Could Now Help Your Credit Score | KQED

"People take paying rent seriously," Allbee said. "What we're hoping is that people who are making this financial commitment and doing the right thing, see their credit increase."

East Bay real estate

fromNew York Post

Manhattan borough prez candidate tied to rodent-infested Maryland complex with over 1,600 violations - while being a tenant advocate

Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a tenants' rights advocate, faces scrutiny due to his family's Maryland housing complex with 1,600 violations.

fromThe Local Germany

German homeowners urge rent control exemption for private landlords

Germany's government extends rent controls while small landlords seek exemptions.

fromBronx Times

Allerton fire victims rally at City Hall to demand housing assistance - Bronx Times

Displaced residents from a Bronx fire rally for housing assistance, expressing frustration over inadequate support and their struggles in temporary shelters.

fromBusiness Insider

Tenants are being charged eviction fees even if they don't get evicted

Corporate landlords are imposing charges on tenants for evictions that never occurred, raising legal and ethical concerns.

fromtherealdeal.com

Should the mayor stay out of rent board debates? Hopefuls weigh in

Mayoral candidates discuss the potential for greater influence over the Rent Guidelines Board amidst proposed rent increases.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose lawmaker withdraws bill to lower state rent caps - San Jose Spotlight

"I am grateful my colleagues on the Assembly Housing Committee acknowledged the pressing need to take action to support tenants statewide and stabilize the rental market," Kalra said.

Silicon Valley real estate

fromCurbed