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fromPlanetizen
3 days ago

What Zohran Mamdani's Primary Win Means for the Tenant Movement

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor marked a significant victory for tenant organizing, demonstrating the potential impact of bold housing demands at the polls.
NYC politics
#affordable-housing
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

What do local housing advocates and experts think of Josh Kraft's housing plan?

Josh Kraft proposes optional rent control to incentivize landlords for creating affordable housing in Boston amidst a housing crisis.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Renters Rally In Sacramento In Support of Statewide Rent Control Bill

California's AB 1157 bill aims to reduce maximum rent increases from 10% to 5% to alleviate housing issues.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Rent Hikes and AI: How Colorado Is Trying To Save Renters Money

Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

What do local housing advocates and experts think of Josh Kraft's housing plan?

Josh Kraft proposes optional rent control to incentivize landlords for creating affordable housing in Boston amidst a housing crisis.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Renters Rally In Sacramento In Support of Statewide Rent Control Bill

California's AB 1157 bill aims to reduce maximum rent increases from 10% to 5% to alleviate housing issues.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Rent Hikes and AI: How Colorado Is Trying To Save Renters Money

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago

Alameda briefs: American Bar Association honors City Attorney's Office

The Alameda City Attorney's Office has been awarded the 2025 American Bar Association's (ABA) Hodson Award for outstanding performance and extraordinary service in public-sector law.
Public health
#real-estate
#housing-market
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fears new rent controls will lead to landlords hoarding properties

Government's rent control policies may deter landlords from renting properties, delaying market stabilization.
Reforms to rental zones will take years to impact housing supply and rental prices.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fears new rent controls will lead to landlords hoarding properties

Government's rent control policies may deter landlords from renting properties, delaying market stabilization.
Reforms to rental zones will take years to impact housing supply and rental prices.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Rent Guidelines Board Trims Possible Rent Hike in Vote Redo

New York City Rent Guidelines Board reduced proposed rent increase range for two-year leases, reflecting tenant advocacy amidst economic pressures.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC's housing market

The Rent Guidelines Board's new rent hike caps threaten the stability of New York's housing market, risking financial ruin for landlords and fewer rental options for tenants.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
2 months ago

NYC Tenants Face Hefty Rent Hikes After RGB Votes on Preliminary Recommendations

New Yorkers protested rent increases, demanding a freeze as the Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on stabilized apartments.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Rent Guidelines Board Trims Possible Rent Hike in Vote Redo

New York City Rent Guidelines Board reduced proposed rent increase range for two-year leases, reflecting tenant advocacy amidst economic pressures.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC's housing market

The Rent Guidelines Board's new rent hike caps threaten the stability of New York's housing market, risking financial ruin for landlords and fewer rental options for tenants.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
2 months ago

NYC Tenants Face Hefty Rent Hikes After RGB Votes on Preliminary Recommendations

New Yorkers protested rent increases, demanding a freeze as the Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on stabilized apartments.
#housing-insecurity
#housing-crisis
SF politics
fromabc7news.com
4 months ago

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

Concord City Council voted to raise the rent cap from 3% to 5%, amidst heated discussions between tenants and property owners.
NYC real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Overhaul of Rent Pressure Zone rules 'will only lead to more homelessness and evictions,' say critics

Government's new housing proposals face backlash for potentially increasing eviction risks for renters.
SF politics
fromabc7news.com
4 months ago

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

Concord City Council voted to raise the rent cap from 3% to 5%, amidst heated discussions between tenants and property owners.
NYC real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Overhaul of Rent Pressure Zone rules 'will only lead to more homelessness and evictions,' say critics

Government's new housing proposals face backlash for potentially increasing eviction risks for renters.
#housing-policy
Renovation
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

LA City Council passes temporary ban on substantial remodel evictions

Los Angeles tenants temporarily protected from eviction during major renovations through a city council vote.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Concord's strict tenant protections spark controversy ahead of first annual review

Concord's tenant protection regulations face scrutiny as councilmember Pablo Benavente navigates tensions between landlord interests and tenant safety.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Washington State Lawmakers Vote to Limit Rent Increases

Washington State has enacted a law limiting annual rent increases to 10% or inflation plus 7%, addressing rising housing costs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Progressive Manhattan lawmakers again push 'rent control for the rich'

A proposed bill to limit rent for wealthy co-op owners raises concerns over contract rights and potential negative impacts on New York's business climate.
Renovation
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

LA City Council passes temporary ban on substantial remodel evictions

Los Angeles tenants temporarily protected from eviction during major renovations through a city council vote.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Concord's strict tenant protections spark controversy ahead of first annual review

Concord's tenant protection regulations face scrutiny as councilmember Pablo Benavente navigates tensions between landlord interests and tenant safety.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Washington State Lawmakers Vote to Limit Rent Increases

Washington State has enacted a law limiting annual rent increases to 10% or inflation plus 7%, addressing rising housing costs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Progressive Manhattan lawmakers again push 'rent control for the rich'

A proposed bill to limit rent for wealthy co-op owners raises concerns over contract rights and potential negative impacts on New York's business climate.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Jose changing mobile home park rules after RV residents targeted with illegal rent hikes

"This month, the city changed the ordinance to make it explicitly clear - any rent increase would be the same for mobile homes and RVs."
Mobile UX
fromBrownstoner
4 weeks ago

Mamdani Declares Victory; Voters Want Housing and Safety

Mamdani's campaign mobilized an impressive 46,000 volunteers to knock on 1.2 million doors, empowering young voters and demonstrating grassroots political engagement.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Tenants rally for rent freeze ahead of Rent Guidelines Board's Bronx public hearing | amNewYork

A diverse group rallied in the Bronx advocating for a rent freeze ahead of the Rent Guidelines Board hearing.
#tenant-rights
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Exclusive | 'Demon in human skin' tenant uses every legal loophole to stay in $100-a-month Queens apartment: sources

NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jersey City just banned landlords from using AI to sent rent - a first for the Garden State

Jersey City bans AI-driven rent-setting software, marking a significant legislative shift in rent regulation.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

California's proposed bill to lower rent increase caps has stalled but advocacy for tenant protection continues.
fromwww.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk
3 months ago

Greens win council seat with landslide

"A landlord can choose to increase the rent 30% to 40% in some cases, that's come up a lot. That experience of not feeling you have control of your home, especially if you're a renter."
UK politics
#city-council
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? March 28, 2025

The NYC housing landscape faces critical challenges with discussions on rent regulations and federal funding cuts for housing assistance.
#housing
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rent Pressure Zones needed for two more years before new controls ready, says chair of housing body

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rent Pressure Zones needed for two more years before new controls ready, says chair of housing body

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Stiles unveils plan for Toronto as Crombie asks NDP voters to decamp to Liberals | CBC News

"Doug Ford has spent the last seven years treating Toronto like his personal political playground—settling scores, meddling in municipal affairs and making life worse for the people who actually live here."
Toronto
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