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NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day 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
2 days ago
New York City

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

fromCity Limits
4 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
2 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.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 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.
#housing
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.
#tenant-rights
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
New York City

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

New York City
fromSFGATE
2 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
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.
#real-estate
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day 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.
#mortgage-rates
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
#affordable-housing
fromKqed
2 days 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
2 days 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
1 day 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.
#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.
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

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

A woman was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her roommate over unpaid rent and attempting to conceal the crime.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Housing market demand holds, but home sales face friction

Housing demand remains steady year over year, but pricing gaps and rising mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers and sellers.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Real estate

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Housing market demand holds, but home sales face friction

Housing demand remains steady year over year, but pricing gaps and rising mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Housing market softens while relying on smaller pool of serious buyers'

Home buyer demand in the UK has softened due to rising mortgage rates and global uncertainty, with a cautious approach from potential purchasers.
New York City
fromPBS News
2 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
#housing-crisis
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.
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.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New student beds built by private developers on state land will have no dedicated rent controls

42,000 new student accommodation beds will be built by 2035, with 10,000 from the Rent-a-Room scheme.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
2 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.
#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.
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
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Mortgage lenders ramp up homebuilder divisions

Ginsburg stated that treating builder business as a core pillar rather than a side channel reflects a broader industry shift. He believes a healthy balance of builders should be around 15% to 20% of the overall retail book of business.
Real estate
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
#renters-rights
#eviction
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

'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.
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.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 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.
New York City
fromThe Oaklandside
2 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.
fromGothamist
3 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 real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 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.
fromBrownstoner
3 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
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.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Rightmove faces a class action for allegedly charging excessive fees to estate agents, claiming a dominant market position and unsustainable practices.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 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.
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
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 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.
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
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
6 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
fromwww.amny.com
5 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
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.
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.
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.
NYC real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Housing market rent incentives hit a 12-year record as lower demand and higher supply drive apartment concessions

Rental market concessions reach highest levels in over a decade as landlords compete for tenants through incentives like free rent and waived deposits.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Keire Murphy: Rental reforms offer some hope for tenants like me, but the overriding feeling is confusion

Security of tenure is the single best way to shift power away from landlords amid Residential Tenancies Bill changes and rising eviction and landlord-exit concerns.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility

HUD and DHS will audit federally assisted housing, verify tenant eligibility, require corrective action within 30 days, and seek recovery for ineligible or deceased tenants.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

A simple reason it's getting harder to build rental housing

The cost rose a lot following the pandemic. And some of that was supply chain issues that really increased the costs, and then they didn't quite come back down. And now tariffs are also impacting some products. These costs are part of the reason the amount of new rental housing stock is shrinking.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

NYC rental listings shrink as housing debate intensifies

New York City rental inventory declined 6 percent year-over-year in February while median asking rent rose over 8 percent to $3,950, reflecting ongoing housing shortage and market tightness.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Crexi adds residential rental data as rent algorithms face limits

Crexi partners with Dwellsy to integrate residential rent data into its platform, intensifying competition with CoStar while capitalizing on demand for accurate rental data amid regulatory scrutiny of algorithmic rent-setting practices.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Landlord rented out garden building to family

Rajinder Singh Pander, of Windsor, Berkshire, had been served an enforcement notice by Hounslow Council requiring him to demolish the unsafe building - but he ignored the order and continued to rent out the property on Worthing Road, Heston, west London. A young family, including a child, lived there for two years in "cramped and substandard living conditions, giving rise to serious concerns about their health and wellbeing", according to Hounslow Council.
UK news
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.
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.
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
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Here's what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability requires land-use reform and builders must shift focus to market segments where they can control outcomes, as traditional solutions like lower rates, off-site construction, subsidies, and value engineering are individually insufficient.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Dollars for bedrooms: Milking subsidy for maximum value

Landlords optimize rental voucher revenue by reconfiguring apartment layouts to add bedrooms, using skylights and relocating living spaces to meet window requirements and maximize CityFHEPS voucher payments.
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower

Rental vacancy increased to 7.2% from COVID lows, rent inflation cooled to 2.5%, and wage growth at 3.7% remains above the Fed's preferred 3% threshold for meeting inflation targets.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The rental market has entered its infrastructure era

Control of the rental workflow—speed, pricing, screening, and professional experience—will determine success in the next housing transition.
#rent-now-pay-later
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
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.
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.
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.
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