City councils
Residents of Trentham have spoken out about the problems they are facing due to the construction of a 227-home estate by Barratt Developments. The residents have complained about early morning deliveries, noise from articulated vehicles, and dust pollution. The council had initially refused permission for the development due to traffic
City councils
A major development project is set to transform the south bank of Leeds city centre, with proposals submitted by Caddick Developments aiming to create a green and sustainable neighbourhood, incorporating a new linear park and large central open space. The development, designed by architects SimpsonHaugh, would deliver new high-quality homes,
City councils
A growing concern in St. Petersburg is the rising cost of rent and homeownership, forcing some city employees who are required to reside in the city to seek employment elsewhere. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, hundreds of city employees fall under the category of being cost-burdened,
City councils
Derby City Councillors are set to approve a formal collaboration with key partners to deliver a major road scheme, including a new A50 junction and link road, off the A50, which will serve Infinity Park Derby and the Wragley Way housing development. The project is part of a larger scheme
City councils
Iowa City's Neighborhood Services Division is gearing up to recommend a new zoning code to increase housing density after receiving a $33,000 grant. This initiative is part of the city's larger effort to add affordable housing options, with over $5.4 million invested in the
City councils
The Winchester City Council has received 27 objections to the amended plans for a residential development in Bishop's Waltham, despite efforts to address previous concerns. The proposal, submitted by Beechcroft, includes the conversion of the Abbey Mill building and the construction of a 66-bed care home, 38 assisted
Tenants
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with 560-568 Audubon Realty LLC, Hayco Corp, and its owners to preserve affordable housing and secure refunds for rent-stabilized tenants who were overcharged. The investigation found that the landlord had been violating rent-stabilization laws, including illegally raising rents, using unproven apartment
Tenants
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with a landlord and real estate management company to preserve affordable housing and secure refunds for rent-stabilized tenants who were overcharged. The investigation, initiated in May 2019, found that the landlord had illegally raised rents, used unproven apartment improvements as
Landlord-tenant relations
Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) has been granted an order by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to evict Khuan Minh Mac and Lien Kieu Mac from their rental unit at 365 Gerrard St E, Toronto. The order also requires the tenants to pay $35,000 in damages, as well
Landlord-tenant relations
A lawsuit was filed against two landlords in DC, one for allegedly using harassment and poor living conditions to push longtime residents out and the other for ignoring dangerous conditions for over six years. The suits are part of an ongoing effort to address neglect and displacement in affordable-housing properties.
City councils
The Wolverhampton City Council is currently inviting bids for a new contract, CWC21101 - Young Families Housing Support & Social Inclusion / Emergency & Homelessness Prevention, to provide comprehensive support services to young families and prevent homelessness. The contract, which has an estimated value of £0 to £206,000, is divided
City councils
Derby City Council's housing arm, Derby Homes, has submitted plans to build 36 new bungalows next to the Akaal Primary School in Sunny Hill, Derby. The proposed development, which includes six detached bungalows and 30 semi-detached, aims to provide social housing for the elderly. A new road is
