Tenants Say They Are Being Seen as Profit and Not People

‘Profit over people’: Delaware tenants are pushing for rent control

The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.

Michigan bills would require landlords to do repairs within 48 hours or renters can withhold rent

Getty ImagesRenters in Michigan would be permitted to withhold rent or have the cost of repairs deducted from their rent if landlords don’t make timely safety-related repairs under bills being considered by the Michigan Senate. Lansing, where the State Capitol Building is located, is the backdrop to more than 700 red-tagged homes, meaning they have been deemed by the city as uninhabitable, Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) told lawmakers on the Sen…

Proposed RENT Ordinance aims to rein in unfair rental practices

The Albuquerque City Council is set to consider sweeping new rules that would overhaul the rental process citywide, aiming to protect tenants from hidden fees, housing instability and unresponsive landlords.

Tenants say they are being seen as profit and not people

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) is getting ready to vote on June 30 on a possible rent increase for the 2.4 million rent-stabilized tenants in the city.   Frustrated tenants in Brooklyn made it loud and clear Monday night that they cannot afford to pay one more penny on rent.   More Local News According to the NY State Tenant Block, just in Brooklyn, more than 700,000 rent-stabilized residents would benefit from a rent …

Explainer: What are Rent Pressure Zones and what do new changes mean?

It has been flagged for some time since the new Government took office that changes will be introduced to the Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) system, which has been in place since 2016.

New rental regulations will allow landlords increase rents if previous tenant leaves voluntarily

Rents for existing tenants in the entire country will also be brought under the current Rent Pressure Zone system.