#tenants-rights
#tenants-rights

fromwww.housingwire.com

2 days ago

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.

fromYahoo Finance

1 day ago

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.

LA City Council passes temporary ban on substantial remodel evictions

Los Angeles tenants temporarily protected from eviction during major renovations through a city council vote.

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.

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.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley real estate

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

fromThe Local Germany

4 weeks ago

Germany politics

German homeowners urge rent control exemption for private landlords

fromIrish Independent

2 days ago

UK politics

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

Renovation

fromtherealdeal.com

LA City Council passes temporary ban on substantial remodel evictions

Los Angeles tenants temporarily protected from eviction during major renovations through a city council vote.

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.

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.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

fromwww.brooklynpaper.com

Silicon Valley real estate

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

fromThe Local Germany

4 weeks ago

Germany politics

German homeowners urge rent control exemption for private landlords

fromIrish Independent

2 days ago

UK politics

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

Address property disputes with construction and legal actions, but consider family dynamics before escalating tensions.

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.

NYC real estate

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

fromNew York Post

fromwww.brooklynpaper.com

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.

NYC real estate

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

more#rent-stabilization

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.

Brooklyn

fromwww.bkreader.com

Brooklyn Residents Sue to Stop Rent Hikes in Rundown Apartments

Tenants at Rutland Plaza protest rent hikes despite severe housing issues, highlighting landlord neglect and government regulatory failures.

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.

Brooklyn

fromwww.bkreader.com

Brooklyn Residents Sue to Stop Rent Hikes in Rundown Apartments

Tenants at Rutland Plaza protest rent hikes despite severe housing issues, highlighting landlord neglect and government regulatory failures.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London politics

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

These Broker-Fee Fines Are Lower Than Most Broker Fees

The effectiveness of the new broker fee law is questionable due to low fines for violations.

Tenants could benefit from reduced moving costs due to the broker fee legislation.

NYC real estate

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

fromCurbed

These Broker-Fee Fines Are Lower Than Most Broker Fees

The effectiveness of the new broker fee law is questionable due to low fines for violations.

Tenants could benefit from reduced moving costs due to the broker fee legislation.

NYC real estate

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

East Bay real estate

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

fromKqed

Silicon Valley real estate

California Lawmakers Push to Lower Rent Cap, Expand Protections. Property Owners Are Worried | KQED

fromKqed

4 weeks ago

East Bay real estate

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

fromKqed

Silicon Valley real estate

California Lawmakers Push to Lower Rent Cap, Expand Protections. Property Owners Are Worried | KQED

more#california-housing

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

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.

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.

#housing-crisis

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Short-term lets 'hollowing out' London as one in 32 homes used for holiday stays

Short-term lets in London are exacerbating the housing crisis, as one in 32 homes are used as holiday rentals instead of affordable housing.

SF politics

fromabc7news.com

Concord City Council votes to loosen rent control restrictions after heated meeting

Concord City Council voted to raise the rent cap from 3% to 5%, amidst heated discussions between tenants and property owners.

fromeuronews

Barcelona

Mass protests rock Spain as thousands demand end to housing crisis

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Crowd of NYC tenants rally against Airbnb bill, claims threats against housing stability | amNewYork

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Short-term lets 'hollowing out' London as one in 32 homes used for holiday stays

Short-term lets in London are exacerbating the housing crisis, as one in 32 homes are used as holiday rentals instead of affordable housing.

SF politics

fromabc7news.com

Concord City Council votes to loosen rent control restrictions after heated meeting

Concord City Council voted to raise the rent cap from 3% to 5%, amidst heated discussions between tenants and property owners.

fromeuronews

Barcelona

Mass protests rock Spain as thousands demand end to housing crisis

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Crowd of NYC tenants rally against Airbnb bill, claims threats against housing stability | amNewYork

more#housing-crisis

London politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Tenants win 260,000 of rent back in legal fight with London rogue landlord'

Tenants in East London secure significant rent repayments from a billionaire landlord deemed a 'rogue' for operating unlicensed housing.

#housing-issues

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

SF politics

Berkeley residents form city's first tenants union with power to bargain with landlords

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Lefferts Gardens Tenants Threaten Non-Payment Until Buildings is Fixed

SF politics

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Berkeley residents form city's first tenants union with power to bargain with landlords

Residents formed a tenants association to address persistent issues in their building, leveraging newly expanded renters' rights from Measure BB.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Lefferts Gardens Tenants Threaten Non-Payment Until Buildings is Fixed

UK rents slip for the first time since 2019, but London remains at record highs

UK rents have fallen slightly for the first time since 2019, reflecting improved supply in the rental market.

#housing-law

Miscellaneous

NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork

fromGothamist

Miscellaneous

They sued for their NYC apartment's security deposit. The landlord still hasn't returned it.

Miscellaneous

NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork

fromGothamist

Miscellaneous

They sued for their NYC apartment's security deposit. The landlord still hasn't returned it.

more#housing-law

fromThe Oaklandside