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NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
18 hours ago

Doomed to fail: Why Rent Guidelines Board always gets it wrong

The Rent Guidelines Board's process is ineffective and cannot set appropriate rent increases for diverse tenants.
#new-york-city
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

fromAP News
1 day ago
New York City

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

fromCity Limits
3 days ago
New York City

How NYC Closed Tens of Thousands of 'No Heat' Complaints Without Conducting an Inspection

NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromAP News
1 day 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.
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

How NYC Closed Tens of Thousands of 'No Heat' Complaints Without Conducting an Inspection

Record numbers of New Yorkers reported heat and hot water outages, but many complaints were closed without follow-up due to a flawed response system.
#tenant-rights
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
New York City

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

fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago
New York City

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

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

First of Mamdani's Rental Ripoff Hearings' sees hope, skepticism, and one outburst | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani launched rental ripoff hearings across New York City to collect tenant testimonies about housing violations and landlord misconduct, with findings to inform new housing policy within 90 days.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Bad landlord? First 'Rental Ripoff' hearing to be held in Downtown Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani launched 'Rental Ripoff' hearings across New York City's five boroughs to address tenant complaints about neglectful housing conditions and landlord misconduct.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 day 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
3 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.
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.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

First of Mamdani's Rental Ripoff Hearings' sees hope, skepticism, and one outburst | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 day 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.
#murder
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Singer Vanessa Carlton's noise complaint against R.I. neighbor ends up before state Supreme Court

Carlton and McCauley won a preliminary injunction in 2024 after they alleged the owners of an industrial property next door subjected them to unlawfully loud noise and harassed them by filming their house.
Boston real estate
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders are modernizing the closing process with digital tools, but notarization outside closing events remains a challenge, slowing loan velocity and increasing compliance risks.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.
fromGothamist
2 days 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
#renters-rights-act
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
#eviction
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Property company denies trying to mass-evict tenants before England's no-fault evictions ban

Criterion Capital denies mass-evicting tenants, claiming routine tenancy management and stating that notices do not equate to actual evictions.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

20 families in Limerick facing eviction from long-term homes in 'direct result' of new rental rules

Twenty families at a Limerick apartment block received eviction notices one week before new rental regulations took effect, with many Polish residents having lived there over 15 years.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave | CBC News

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Property company denies trying to mass-evict tenants before England's no-fault evictions ban

Criterion Capital denies mass-evicting tenants, claiming routine tenancy management and stating that notices do not equate to actual evictions.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

20 families in Limerick facing eviction from long-term homes in 'direct result' of new rental rules

Twenty families at a Limerick apartment block received eviction notices one week before new rental regulations took effect, with many Polish residents having lived there over 15 years.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave | CBC News

#renters-rights
New York City
fromPBS News
1 day 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 real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Mamdani crackdown targets condo and co-op tax cheats

Residency requirements for voting in New York are ambiguous, impacting co-op and condo owners amid new tax abatement documentation rules.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Evictions to surge as sales by landlords make up almost half of homes on the market

Average costs for semi-detached houses are rising due to new rent regulations, leading to increased evictions.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
1 day 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Housing estate board could face High Court action

Loughborough Estate residents face severe health risks due to management failures and threaten legal action against the management board for accountability.
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

What Owners Need to Know About Their Apartment Insurance

Most water claims start in the most ordinary places: under sinks and around toilets. A slow drip from a supply line or a small leak by a toilet can lead to severe water damage across several units.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

REMAX settles Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

REMAX entered into the Settlement Agreement after considering the risks and costs of continuing the litigation, the SEC filing states. Of the $8.5 million, $1.5 million will be paid into the settlement fund after the agreement receives preliminary approval with the remaining $7.0 million being paid after the settlement gains final approval.
Boston real estate
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A.'s eviction defense program up in the air amid battle with city attorney

Los Angeles City Attorney recommended reconsidering a $177-million Legal Aid Foundation contract despite the organization's successful litigation against the city over homelessness crisis mishandling.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Brooklyn, Queens apartment developers broke disability access laws when building, suit claims | amNewYork

How buildings are designed impacts people's lives every day. If every day you're living in a space where you can't use your home, that gnaws away at you.
NYC real estate
New York City
fromThe Nation
1 week 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.
#eviction-notices
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Bad news' - agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households said new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Boston real estate

'Bad news' - Footage shows agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households saying new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Bad news' - agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households said new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Boston real estate

'Bad news' - Footage shows agent who handed out eviction notices to 36 Wexford households saying new laws 'very unfavourable to landlords'

fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Does tenant have to be present for repair work?

A landlord has a legal duty to make appropriate repairs and to do so promptly once notified. The rules governing landlord entry into a rental unit are stated in California Civil Code Section 1954. This statute says that a landlord may enter only during normal business hours and only for a legitimate reason, which includes repairs, and only after giving 24 hours written notice to the tenant.
Renovation
California
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Q&A: It's illegal to reject rental applicant just because she has no job

California fair housing laws prohibit landlords from rejecting rental applications based on income source, provided applicants demonstrate financial ability to pay rent.
#fair-housing-law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
#rental-property-management
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.
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.
New York City
fromCurbed
1 week ago

'I'm Obviously Going to Be Painted As the Heel'

Rents for nearly a million New York apartments need to increase to maintain habitable conditions, according to Kenny Burgos.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
5 days 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.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

The 17-day tenant problem: Why timing can make or break a rental investment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rental income timing irregularities from mid-month moves, lease misalignments, and vacancies significantly impact property investment returns over time, often overlooked by investors focused on purchase prices and mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

New rental buildings in Brooklyn, Queens plagued with accessibility problems: lawsuit

Developers of new rental apartments in NYC face a lawsuit for failing to provide accessibility for wheelchair users.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Is tenant who moved out after four days entitled to her money back?

Once she paid rent and moved in, she became a month-to-month tenant, regardless of the length of time she stayed in your house. As a month-to-month tenant, she is required to give you a 30-day written notice of termination, and she is responsible for rent during that 30-day period, whether she stayed there or not.
Law
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Homeowners renting out space must follow tenant-landlord rules

Homeowners renting rooms must follow state tenant-landlord laws and establish written rental agreements covering rent amount, deposits, payment dates, occupants, and lease terms.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Landlord does U-turn on decision to issue eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford

Patchflow Ltd withdrew mass eviction notices affecting up to 100 tenants at Hazelwood Estate and is now discussing home purchase options with interested residents.
#housing-enforcement
New York City
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Mamdani touts landmark court victory against repeat offender landlord in housing enforcement push

NYC Mayor Mamdani announced a $2.1 million judgment against Bronx landlord Seth Miller for uncorrected code violations, establishing a legal template for pursuing maximum civil penalties against negligent property owners.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
New York City

NYC starts crack-down on landlords with a mountain of violations

New York City's mayor pairs stricter enforcement against negligent landlords with initiatives to expand safe, deeply affordable, supportive, rent-stabilized housing for low-income residents.
New York City
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Mamdani touts landmark court victory against repeat offender landlord in housing enforcement push

NYC Mayor Mamdani announced a $2.1 million judgment against Bronx landlord Seth Miller for uncorrected code violations, establishing a legal template for pursuing maximum civil penalties against negligent property owners.
#housing-discrimination
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

New York law banning Section 8 housing discrimination struck down

A New York State appeals court ruled that a state law banning Section 8 discrimination violates the Fourth Amendment, claiming it forces landlords to consent to governmental property searches.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

New York law banning Section 8 housing discrimination struck down

A New York State appeals court ruled that a state law banning Section 8 discrimination violates the Fourth Amendment, claiming it forces landlords to consent to governmental property searches.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlord firm that issued 36 eviction notices in one estate has been involved in multiple RTB disputes

Patchflow Ltd issued eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford's Hazelwood estate ahead of new rent rules, with the company having a history of RTB disputes with tenants.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Dublin City Council pulls out of offer to lease 37 apartments from company linked to Wexford developer behind 36 eviction notices

Dublin City Council terminated a social housing lease agreement with a Sinnott-connected company due to construction delays, affecting dozens of people with provisional housing offers.
#section-8-housing-vouchers
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Section 8 court ruling muddies NYC voucher rules

A New York appellate court ruled the state's Section 8 discrimination ban unconstitutional based on Fourth Amendment property rights, creating legal uncertainty about landlord participation requirements in New York City.
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

Court Strikes Down Protections For NYC Renters

A New York appeals court invalidated a 2019 law prohibiting tenant discrimination based on Section 8 voucher use, ruling that required inspections violate landlords' Fourth Amendment rights.
New York City
fromNEPYORK
3 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Record $2.1M Judgment Against Bronx Landlord - NEPYORK

New York City imposed maximum civil penalties of $2.174 million against a negligent landlord for severe housing violations, marking the first such judgment under the Nuisance Abatement Law.
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

NYC Wins $2.1M Judgment Against Landlord

A New York court ordered a Bronx landlord to repair a rent-stabilized building within weeks and pay $2.1 million in penalties for years of housing violations and dangerous tenant conditions.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I have visions of putting the kids to bed in my car' - 36 residents of Wexford estate issued with eviction notices

A Wexford mother of two received an unexpected termination notice from Patchflow Ltd, requiring her to vacate her rented home of ten years by August.
#rent-stabilized-housing
fromCity Limits
2 months ago
New York City

Judge Blocks Mamdani Admin's Intervention in Pinnacle Sale, and What Else Happened in Housing This Week

fromCity Limits
2 months ago
New York City

Judge Blocks Mamdani Admin's Intervention in Pinnacle Sale, and What Else Happened in Housing This Week

France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French landlord handed jail term for renting out tiny, mouldy, windowless apartment

A Marseille landlord received a two-year suspended sentence and €20,000 fine for renting a mouldy, windowless basement that violated habitability standards.
#real-estate-fraud
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Tenants at Uptown Oakland Building That Just Suffered a Fire All Receive Eviction Notices

Insult has been added to injury for the estimated 200 people who were displaced by Monday morning's apartment fire in Oakland's Uptown, after their landlord issued them all eviction letters. You may recall the early morning apartment fire in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood at 19th Street and Broadway on Monday of this week, which also damaged the ground-floor Dope Era clothing store owned by local hip-hop icon Mistah F.A.B.
East Bay real estate
San Francisco
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Upp Yours! Foreclosed upon Pac Heights Landlord is Fighting Back

Arden Van Upp filed suit to void a $5.5 million mortgage, alleging predatory lending, lack of signature, improper notice, and seeking injunctive relief.
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.
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Five years of litigation over homelessness devolves into a battle of definitions

U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter kicked off the hearing in November with a searing review of the city's "pattern of defiance of settlement agreement and the deadlines contained within it with performance or performative compliance only resulting in the wake of court hearings." Four days of testimony, spread over nearly two months, have produced a striking record of confusion and disagreement over the meaning of basic terms such as "homeless encampment" and "persons served,"
Los Angeles
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Some renters should be wary of 'rent now, pay later' services. Here's why

Rent-now-pay-later services let renters split rent for fees but often function like costly short-term loans, potentially worsening financial strain.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Just 10% of NYC multifamily buildings claim 80% of evictions: REBNY

Just 10 percent of multifamily buildings cause 80 percent of evictions and roughly half of housing code violations, concentrated in specific neighborhoods and predominantly among rent-stabilized properties.
#rent-stabilization
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The trouble with friendlords: the pitfalls of renting from a mate

Homeowner lodgings can convert friendships into unequal landlord–lodger relationships, straining trust and prompting exits when obligations and expectations diverge.
NYC real estate
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

First of Mamdani's 'rent ripoff' hearings held in Brooklyn earlier today

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani established 'rental ripoff hearings' across all five boroughs to allow residents to report poor housing conditions and unfair landlord practices.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?

There are around five million leasehold properties in England and Wales, of which 70% are flats. At the moment, the freeholder of a property generally owns the building and the land beneath it, outright and forever. Leaseholders effectively buy the right to live in the property for a fixed period of time. Leasehold flats are found in all sorts of properties - from converted Victorian houses to purpose built skyscrapers - and tend to be concentrated in big cities.
Real estate
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Bronx Housing Court Is New York's 'Cattle-Call' For Evictions

Bronx Housing Court faces overwhelming eviction backlogs, causing months-long delays, rising tenant debts, and heightened eviction risk.
Real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

When Your Friend Becomes Your Landlord

Renting from a friend can save money but often creates blurred boundaries, interpersonal conflict, and disputes over property and security deposits.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlords could offer tenants cash to move out before new rent rules kick in

Landlords may accelerate selling rental properties, offering tenants thousands of euro to vacate as six-year tenancy rights and sale restrictions for small landlords begin.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Tenants' Rights Bill Stalls In Sacramento | KQED

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice sued California, along with 22 other states and Washington, D.C., for access to their full, unredacted voter files. That includes driver's license, social security numbers and other sensitive data. DOJ officials said they needed the data to assess whether states were properly maintaining their voter rolls and ensuring "only American citizens are voting, only one time," as Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said in a social media post in December.
Real estate
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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