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Limited discovery granted in NYC rent-freeze case as Oct. 1 start nears
local23 days ago

Limited discovery granted in NYC rent-freeze case as Oct. 1 start nears

A Manhattan judge approved limited discovery for landlords challenging NYC's rent freeze, allowing them to seek written communications between Mayor Mamdani's office and the Rent Guidelines Board as the Oct. 1 implementation date approaches; the court has not ruled on blocking the freeze or the broader challenge. The RGB voted 7-1 to freeze rents for one- and two-year leases, the first two-year freeze in its history, and the discovery covers Jan. 1–June 25 communications while excluding internal City Hall and board emails. City Hall defended the RGB's actions.

via Gothamist|
#landlords#local#mayor-mamdani
Green Party deputy leader tied to rental properties despite anti-landlord stance
politics1 month ago

Green Party deputy leader tied to rental properties despite anti-landlord stance

Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali is linked to two buy-to-let properties in Leeds via his company MA Holdings, which he solely directs. The properties were bought in 2022 and 2025 and Ali says he acted to help vulnerable family members, not for profit. The purchases predate the Greens’ policy to phase out private landlordism and increase council housing, a stance Ali supports alongside the party’s push for stricter rent controls and other regulatory measures.

via BBC|
#buy-to-let#green-party#landlords
Chicago Revises Renters Protections with Small-Landlord Exemptions
politics1 month ago

Chicago Revises Renters Protections with Small-Landlord Exemptions

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration released a revised Protecting Renters Ordinance that would exempt owner-occupied buildings with six units or fewer from just‑cause eviction and relocation-assistance requirements, in exchange for longer notice before nonrenewals (90–180 days). Relocation payments are reduced (about $4,000 for certain no‑fault evictions and $7,500 in other cases), and a first‑year grace period shields landlords from relocation payments. Other protections—like capping security deposits and banning move-in fees—remain, while utility-billing notices and social-media retaliation rules are clarified; the plan seeks final committee approval in mid-September and a full City Council vote soon after.

via blockclubchicago.org|
#chicago#housing#landlords
Mold, Misinformation, and the Fight for Tenant Health
healthcare2 months ago

Mold, Misinformation, and the Fight for Tenant Health

An investigative essay tracing a mold outbreak in a Brooklyn rental to show how MAHA-influenced wellness culture converts mold illness into a political issue. It contrasts the author’s personal symptoms and online detox narratives with landlord neglect and broader housing failures, arguing that mold is best addressed through tenant organizing and housing policy rather than profit-driven detox schemes.

via Home ❧ Current Affairs|
#healthcare#landlords#lyme-disease
Mamdani’s NYC rent freeze sparks lawsuits and landlord pushback
politics3 months ago

Mamdani’s NYC rent freeze sparks lawsuits and landlord pushback

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze, approved by the Rent Guidelines Board, is already facing legal threats from landlords who say it ignores rising operating costs and violates due process, potentially triggering lawsuits that could upend who bears the cost. Critics call the move a political sham, while supporters say it protects tenants; the policy covers about 1 million stabilized units for leases starting Oct. 2026 through Sept. 2027, with a future vote on continuation into 2028. If lawsuits succeed, landlords warn they may sell properties or defer maintenance, harming tenants.

via New York Post|
#landlords#mamdani#new-york-city
NYC Rent Board Resignation Casts Shadow Over Rent Freeze Vote
local3 months ago

NYC Rent Board Resignation Casts Shadow Over Rent Freeze Vote

A pro‑landlord member of New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board resigns in protest ahead of a vote that is expected to approve a rent freeze under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Christina Smyth says the board ignored rising landlord costs and crossed a “legal line,” though the move is unlikely to derail the vote since a five‑member quorum is all that’s required and Mamdani has appointed six of the nine members. The board’s composition includes tenants, landlords and housing experts, with recent changes leaving one seat open and two former Adams appointees remaining.

via Gothamist|
#landlords#local#nyc
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Member Resigns, Blasts Preordained Freeze Tied to Mamdani
politics3 months ago

NYC Rent Guidelines Board Member Resigns, Blasts Preordained Freeze Tied to Mamdani

Christina Smyth, a landlord representative on NYC’s Rent Guidelines Board, quit just before a vote on Mayor Mamdani’s four-year rent-freeze for stabilized apartments, saying the board has become a theater and is pursuing a preordained outcome rather than fact-finding. Mamdani had pitched the freeze; Smyth argued that rising operating costs justify increases and noted landlord incomes have risen, leaving the panel with fewer landlords but not derailing the vote, which officials say will proceed with a quorum and could face legal challenges if it passes. Smyth also urged Gov. Hochul to restore the vacancy bonus.

via New York Daily News|
#landlords#mamdani#note-extra-tag-trimmed-to-five
California mandates in-unit stoves and refrigerators in apartments
local-government9 months ago

California mandates in-unit stoves and refrigerators in apartments

Starting January 1, 2023, California law requires landlords to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator, ending a regional trend where tenants often had to buy their own appliances, which has been seen as a barrier for low-income renters. The law aims to improve living standards and reduce costs for tenants, though it faces opposition from realtor groups concerned about increased legal disputes and reduced rental availability. Enforcement will be managed locally, with tenants able to file complaints if landlords fail to comply.

via CalMatters|
#appliances#california#housing-law
NYC Council Ends Broker Fees for Tenants, Shifts Cost to Landlords
real-estate1 year ago

NYC Council Ends Broker Fees for Tenants, Shifts Cost to Landlords

The New York City council has passed the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act (Fare), which eliminates broker fees for tenants, shifting the cost to landlords. This move aims to reduce the high upfront costs of renting in the city, where the median rent is $3,500. The bill, passed with a veto-proof majority, will take effect 180 days after becoming law. While Mayor Eric Adams has expressed concerns about the impact on small property owners, the legislation is seen as a step towards fairness in rental expenses.

via The Guardian US|
#broker-fees#housing-policy#landlords
"Supreme Court Upholds New York Rent Stabilization Laws"
legal-real-estate2 years ago

"Supreme Court Upholds New York Rent Stabilization Laws"

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear challenges to New York's rent stabilization laws, which cap rent increases on about 1 million apartments citywide, brought by landlords who argued the regulations prevented them from evicting tenants after their leases expired. The court's decision not to take up the case leaves the possibility of future challenges open. Landlord groups are urging state lawmakers to revise regulations that limit rent increases on vacant apartments and apartment renovations, while lawmakers are open to reviewing rules capping increases related to individual apartment improvements. Gov. Kathy Hochul stated that the regulations are crucial tools to fight inequality and preserve affordability.

via Gothamist|
#landlords#legal-real-estate#new-york