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NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 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.
#housing
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
16 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
16 hours 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.
#new-york-city
fromSFGATE
23 hours 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

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.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
4 days ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
23 hours 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.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
4 days ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
#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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

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

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

Renters Pack the First 'Ripoff' Hearing in Downtown Brooklyn

New York City held its first Rental Ripoff Hearing to collect tenant complaints about housing conditions and landlord practices, with four additional borough hearings planned through April to inform city housing policy recommendations.
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

London
fromTime Out London
9 hours ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
#affordable-housing
fromKqed
1 day ago
East Bay real estate

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

fromCity Limits
1 week ago
NYC real estate

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

East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 hours ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week 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-crisis
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
New York City
fromFox News
1 day ago

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

Sami Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor, struggles to find affordable housing in New York City amid rising costs and unmet political promises.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
New York City
fromFox News
1 day ago

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

Sami Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor, struggles to find affordable housing in New York City amid rising costs and unmet political promises.
NYC parents
fromQNS
19 hours ago

CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter - QNS

Community advocates rally against converting a family shelter into a site for single men, fearing displacement of families and disruption of children's education.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We bought a house with a 2.5% mortgage rate a few years ago. Our family's much bigger now, but moving is not an option.

Rising mortgage rates since 2019 have made moving to a larger home financially challenging for families.
#murder
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
SOMA, SF

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

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
SOMA, SF

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

fromFast Company
1 day ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

D.C. pushes single-stair apartments higher with added safety rules

D.C. Council advances One Front Door Act to allow taller single-stair residential buildings, aiming to reduce housing costs and increase supply.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Reform housing spokesperson sacked after Grenfell everyone dies' remarks

Simon Dudley described the Grenfell Tower fire as a tragedy but added that everyone dies in the end, which sparked outrage from Grenfell families and others.
UK politics
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
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
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.
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.
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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
18 hours ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
17 hours ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Brooklyn News: HDFC Co-ops Planned for City-Owned Sites

Lidl grocery store opens in Crown Heights, offering gourmet items at affordable prices, while new affordable co-ops are planned across Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

If you want housing abundance, let the market work

Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump's HUD Is Pushing Low-Income Tenants Out of Subsidized Housing

A lawsuit by tenants' rights groups forced HUD to delay a policy eliminating eviction protections for 3.8 million low-income renters, with a 60-day public comment period now required.
#renters-rights
#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
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Mass eviction' claims as tenants told to leave

Over 100 tenants in London face eviction notices from Criterion Capital ahead of the abolition of no-fault evictions in England.
#new-york
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago
NYC real estate

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.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day 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.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
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
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
20 hours ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Where is real estate as Measure ULA battle tees up

The fight over Los Angeles' mansion tax intensifies as potential amendments are debated amidst concerns from various interest groups.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Court ruling on law prohibiting income discrimination against prospective tenants could shut many low-income New Yorkers out of housing, advocates say

An appeals court struck down a state law prohibiting landlords from discriminating against Section 8 voucher holders, ruling the law violates landlords' Fourth Amendment rights against warrantless property searches required under the federal program.
New York City
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

'Now that the building is damaged and vacant': Broadway landlord looks to sell the day after fire

A fire in a downtown apartment building led to tenant displacement and raised questions about the landlord's intentions for the damaged property.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

The slow bloodletting of NYC real estate

Cumulative regulatory costs in New York real estate can outweigh their intended safety benefits, impacting housing affordability and overall public health.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
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
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
#cityfheps
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC politics

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

fromCity Limits
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC rent board finds landlord earnings rose as it considers Mamdani's rent freeze

Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze pledge gains support as landlord revenues rise, but disparities exist among different property types and boroughs.
NYC politics
fromQNS
3 weeks 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
1 week 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.
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
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.
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.
#affordable-housing-crisis
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Mounting eviction cases show even NYC's 'affordable' housing is getting too expensive

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Operational costs are threatening NY's affordable housing stock | amNewYork

Operating costs for New York's affordable housing have surged 40% since 2017, with insurance costs rising 110%, threatening the stability of existing affordable housing stock and risking loss of thousands of homes.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Mounting eviction cases show even NYC's 'affordable' housing is getting too expensive

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
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

City Could Take Property From Negligent Landlords

The Third Party Transfer program, paused since 2019 for disproportionately affecting Black and Brown homeowners, may be reformed through the SAFER Act to target only the worst offenders while providing greater protections.
NYC real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Landlord's limit on number of occupants may be fair housing violation

Landlords cannot impose unreasonably restrictive occupancy limits, as this may violate fair housing laws by discriminating against families with children.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

What to do about illegal subletters

Subletting spare rooms in rent-stabilized apartments reduces housing availability, enriches leaseholders at landlords' expense, and suggests landlords should share revenue and screen renters.
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
fromCurbed
2 months ago

When Your Friend Becomes Your Landlord

What that became, in practice, was closer to psychic warfare. "We both tried to leverage the fact that we're supposed to be friends," Henry said. "I'd use it against him all the time: 'Come on, dude, what are you talking about?' And he'd do the same thing to me." Take, for example, the time Henry and his fiancé fostered a dog without asking Reid first: "I was like, 'He is not going to evict us for having a dog.'"
NYC real estate
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