Tenants

Harlem tenants voiced frustration over a prolonged elevator outage at an apartment building. During her visit, Lindsay Tuchman spoke with the residents, including one woman who reported being unable to reach her fifth-floor apartment.

Tenants at the Boston Secor Houses rallied in The Bronx, demanding repairs and the restoration of gas service. According to demonstrators, they have been without gas for seven months following a building explosion that occurred in January. That explosion left one person dead and 15 others injured.

A deadly explosion and fire occurred in an apartment building, leaving every tenant without a home. One person died on Wednesday, prompting ongoing efforts as investigators search for answers. The site of the incident is described as nothing but a shell.

Tenants at Brentwood Apartments in Minneapolis are reporting ongoing issues including no hot water and unsanitary conditions such as feces in the building halls. They are speaking out about these problems affecting their living conditions.

Rent controls are gaining support among progressives, but critics argue the policy primarily benefits current tenants and discourages investment. The debate centers on whether the policy can effectively balance tenant protection with maintaining housing market investment.

Tenants at Oakland Station in East Oakland are suing over issues including roaches, broken elevators, and fraud allegations. The lawsuit targets the affordable housing complex initially designed for seniors.

New York City landlords may increase security deposits after tenants move in, sometimes alongside raising rent. The article highlights that these deposits can rise even years after a tenant has occupied an apartment.

A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an SF apartment for nearly two months, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death. Tenants expressed fear during the incident.

Retail sales in Hong Kong increased over 10% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, but ongoing shop closures highlight conflicting perspectives between tenants facing financial struggles and landlords observing an improving market. Tenants attribute their stagnation and losses to economic pressures requiring price cuts, while landlords remain optimistic about the retail leasing market.

Hong Kong retail sales rose over 10% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, but shop closures persist as tenants struggle with stagnant businesses and price-cutting pressures, while landlords report an improving market. Tenants seek rent relief due to financial losses, contrasting with landlords' optimistic assessments.

Heat waves are becoming longer, hotter, and more frequent, causing tenants in Germany to struggle with record temperatures. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that the building law needs to be amended.

Bescom announced that tenants will continue to receive benefits under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The organization confirmed ongoing support for tenants through this initiative.

Mamdani’s rent freeze policy is causing significant issues for most tenants and potentially all, with many Mamdani voters facing an unexpected negative outcome.

Mayor Mamdani uses social media to explain rent freeze policies for stabilized apartments. CeFaan Kim interviewed tenants and landlords for the report.

The housing board voted to freeze New York rents, marking a victory for Mamdani. Tenants supported the decision, while landlords expressed concerns it would deteriorate housing conditions.

New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that Brooklyn landlords concealed rent-stabilized units, leading tenants to pay market rents instead of regulated rates.

Mamdani is increasing water rates, disregarding affordability concerns. The mayor's decision is criticized for not affecting tenants directly, with landlords aware of his opposition to them.

A Rent Guidelines Board meeting in Brooklyn became rowdy as tenants protested proposed rent increases, citing the mayor's campaign promise for a rent freeze.

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board is considering a rent freeze or increase for rent-stabilized tenants. Tenants rallied outside a public hearing demanding a freeze, citing the last freeze in 2020.

Landlords in San Francisco who fail to disclose hidden rental fees to tenants may lose the right to evict them for non-payment. A new law aims to address these undisclosed charges, which can significantly increase rent costs.

The article criticizes Mamdani's plan to target private landlords, labeling it as 'legalized theft' and linking it to socialist principles of property confiscation. It argues the plan will harm tenants and is economically disastrous.

New York City's Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams (Mamdani) pledges an aggressive crackdown on bad landlords and announces plans to transfer property ownership to tenants. The initiative aims to address housing inequities and tenant rights.

New York’s City Council is pushing a plan that allows nonprofits to acquire apartment buildings even if owners oppose the sales, which critics argue will harm tenants. The policy aims to prioritize nonprofit housing but raises concerns about forced sales and tenant displacement.

A landlord who evicted their tenants is now unable to conduct property viewings as the tenants refuse to allow agents access. The situation raises legal questions about whether agents can enter the property without tenant permission.

The Renters' Rights Act requires landlords to provide certain information to their tenants. Landlords must send specific documents to comply with the new law. The exact requirements are not specified in the given text.

Labour's renters reforms have led to a mass exodus of landlords and displacement of tenants. However, progressive factions are advocating for more stringent measures.

Helen Crane, a long-term renter with 10 flats over 16 years, argues that the Renters' Rights Act will financially burden tenants. The article highlights her concerns about the new legislation's impact on renters.

The Renters' Rights Act, set to take effect on 1 May, introduces changes impacting both landlords and tenants. Key provisions aim to balance responsibilities and protections for all parties involved in rental agreements.

An online rental platform, 2Apply, was found by the Australian privacy commissioner to have unnecessarily collected personal data from millions of users, exacerbating vulnerabilities for tenants during the housing crisis. The over-collection of information by RentTech platforms is criticized for increasing the power of real estate agents in competitive markets.

The Australian privacy commissioner found that rental platform 2Apply unnecessarily collected excessive personal data from users, exacerbating tenant vulnerabilities during the housing crisis. The ruling highlights concerns about RentTech platforms' role in amplifying power imbalances in the real estate industry.

Landlords are evicting tenants and increasing rents ahead of new regulations set to take effect on May 1. The rush is driven by fears that the upcoming rules will limit their ability to raise prices or evict renters.

For the first time in nearly a decade, rents did not increase at the start of the year. This marks a significant shift in the housing market trend.