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Washington DC
fromCurbed
22 hours 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.
#housing-crisis
from48 hills
6 hours ago
East Bay (California)

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

fromFox News
3 days ago
New York City

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

East Bay (California)
from48 hills
6 hours 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.
New York City
fromFox News
3 days 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.
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.
#housing
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
22 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days 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.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
22 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
fromPBS News
3 days 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

The federal government is shifting immigration enforcement from aggressive tactics to partnerships with local police.
London
fromTime Out London
3 days 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
4 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
NYC parents
fromQNS
3 days 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days 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.
#murder
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
SOMA, SF

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

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
SOMA, SF

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 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
4 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.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days 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
3 days ago
NYC real estate

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

fromAP News
3 days ago
New York City

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

fromDailycaller
1 month ago
New York City

Mamdani's Landlord Crackdown Has Glaring Exception

Mayor Mamdani created Rental Ripoff Hearings protecting private tenants while excluding complaints against NYCHA, which houses about half a million residents.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days 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
3 days 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.
#tenant-rights
fromSFGATE
3 days 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
3 days 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

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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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
1 day ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
3 days 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
3 days 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.
#renters-rights
fromGothamist
4 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
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 days 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
4 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.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 days 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
4 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.
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.
#eviction
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

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

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
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.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days 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.
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.
New York City
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days 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.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks 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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
6 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.
#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'

NYC real estate
fromGothamist
4 days 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
4 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
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Parkdale apartment building tenants go on rent strike after landlord seeks retroactive increase | CBC News

Tenants at a Toronto apartment building initiated a rent strike to oppose a 5.4 per cent retroactive rent increase that exceeds Ontario's 2.5 per cent maximum allowable increase for 2025.
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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 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.
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.
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.
fromwww.amny.com
6 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
fromCurbed
2 weeks 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
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.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
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.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Eviction notice

Ancient, slow civilizations composed of dark matter engineered cosmic expansion to politely force luminous life to leave their regions.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Mamdani wants to take buildings from bad NYC landlords. This bill could make it happen.

New legislation would allow New York City to seize apartment buildings from negligent landlords with severe code violations and unpaid taxes, transferring them to responsible owners.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 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.
#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

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.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

New York judges add new obstacle for low-income tenants with housing vouchers

A New York appeals court struck down a 2019 law banning source of income discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders, ruling the required housing inspections violate landlords' Fourth Amendment rights.
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 City, NY Patch
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

City Council eyes return of controversial property-seizure program

New York City is reviving a controversial property seizure program for tax-delinquent buildings with dangerous conditions, redesigned to address previous concerns about disproportionate impact on homeowners of color.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

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

An analysis from the policy group New York Housing Conference shows owners of government-subsidized, or "affordable," housing filed more than a third of city's roughly 120,000 eviction lawsuits in 2024 - often as a way to pressure tenants into paying back rent or to compel the city to intervene with aid.
NYC real estate
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Opinion | In a housing crisis, New Yorkers deserve clear Co-op application rules amNewYork

Co-op purchase processes need clear, enforceable timelines and transparency to protect buyers, sellers, buildings, and prevent unequal treatment in a housing crisis.
New York City
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

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
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.
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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