Tenants
Tenant advocates in Hamilton are urging Premier Doug Ford's government to scrap its "housing horror show" by scrapping proposals in an omnibus bill they say will fast track evictions and hamper renters' ability to resist them. The bill, introduced as the "Fighting Delays, Building
Personal finance
The Labour-led Renters' Rights Bill is set to become a landmark piece of legislation in Britain, providing enhanced security and protection for millions of renters across the country. According to Labour, the new laws will give better security, rights, and protection to over five million households renting in Britain.
City councils
Liam Calvert, a well-known councillor in Norwich, has been criticized for the state of one of his rental properties, with reports of mould, damp, and roof damage. The property, which is rented out to a couple for £900 a month, has been the subject of complaints from a neighboring resident,
City councils
Philadelphia's housing policies, intended to safeguard tenants, have been found wanting by a recent study. The implied warranty of habitability, which requires landlords to provide habitable and safe living conditions, has been criticized for being ineffective. Researchers have found that even with such laws in place, tenants continue
City councils
Philadelphia's City Council considered three housing bills, collectively known as the Philadelphia Tenants' Bill of Rights package, which aimed to transform tenants' rights. One bill authorized the city to create a fund for tenants to relocate if their buildings are condemned, while the other two bills
City councils
Newcastle City Council is facing challenges in meeting the needs of its council house tenants, with new data revealing a decline in overall resident satisfaction. The fall in satisfaction rates from 50.1% to 48.6% over the past year comes despite improvements in specific measures such as the cleanliness
City councils
A tenant and her children were placed in a house owned by a company linked to a convicted paedophile, Todros Grynhaus, in a move facilitated by Manchester City Council. This revelation comes after Grynhaus was found to be living near a children's playground, renting out properties on holiday
City councils
Derby City Council has successfully prosecuted Steadwall Properties Limited for failing to meet health and safety standards, resulting in the company being fined £21,000. The property on Osmaston Road, above a pharmacy, was deemed unsafe by the Council's Environmental Health team due to significant safety hazards, including
City councils
Birmingham City Council has conducted around 2,000 face-to-face visits with council tenants over a week, aiming to provide support and gather information on tenants' needs. Housing officers have checked in with tenants to identify potential issues, such as energy cost savings, property repairs, and access to local tenant
City councils
The Milton Keynes City Council has launched the "Call Before You Serve" initiative, aiming to prevent homelessness and reduce the financial and emotional cost of legal proceedings by providing early support and mediation to both landlords and tenants facing eviction. The scheme is designed to be completely free,
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
