All articles tagged with #renters rights
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act on September 1, 2026, legalizing portable solar panels that plug into standard 120-volt outlets. The law allows systems up to 1,200 watts without utility approval or permits, specifically targeting renters and apartment residents who cannot install rooftop solar. It takes effect on March 1, 2027.
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued Executive Order 08 to combat abusive landlord practices and protect tenants by establishing public hearings across boroughs, enhancing agency cooperation, and prioritizing enforcement of housing laws to ensure safe, fair, and habitable living conditions.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of NYC appointed Dina Levy as the head of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and announced plans to hold public hearings for renters to voice concerns about poor living conditions, emphasizing his focus on housing issues.
A new law in England significantly enhances renters' rights by allowing more flexible tenancy agreements, restricting no-fault evictions, regulating rent increases, and introducing standards for property conditions, aiming to provide greater security and fairness for tenants while posing challenges for landlords.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has promised to outlaw no-fault evictions in England by the next general election, aiming to end the right of landlords to evict tenants without needing a reason. The Renters (Reform) Bill, currently being debated in Parliament, includes a ban on no-fault evictions. Gove acknowledged the need for court system improvements to enforce the ban and emphasized the government's commitment to increasing the supply of homes, with plans to announce measures to facilitate the conversion of buildings into new homes and offer incentives for building on brownfield land.