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Bill 14 aims to stop bad-faith evictions, streamline rental disputes, and ban rent increases when a child joins a household. Key changes include standardized eviction notices and faster dispute resolutions. Read more: https://loom.ly/NU4XWws #TenancyLaw #BCLaw #ClarkWoodsLLP #RentersRights #LandlordRights

From rent stabilization to eviction procedures, learn how to advocate for fair treatment and navigate housing challenges effectively. Dive into our latest blog post to uncover your rights as a tenant in NYC. https://lnkd.in/eXPZ23qx #TenantRights #NYC #Empowerment

🏠 ⭐ Following the very recent announcement that the Renters Reform Bill is to be delayed, indefinitely, my very knowledgeable colleague Alice Harris has prepared the below article. Should you have any queries in respect of this delay or how to terminate a tenancy generally, please do contact Alice. ⭐🏠 #nextlevellaw #legalupdate #nofaultevictions #delayed #rentersreform #housinglaw #propertylitigation #birkettsllp https://lnkd.in/euaKTCv4

Could a similar system of rental assistance and dispute resolution be effective for landlords and tenants in Texas? "The program, hailed as a national model for keeping people in their homes, connects [Philadelphia] landlords and tenants to mediation and financial support before an eviction is filed in court." #RentalAssistance #Eviction #Mediation https://lnkd.in/gV-6rbbq

Some of the proposed amendments include: 🔸 Increasing the time a landlord must occupy a rental unit after ending a tenancy for personal occupancy to 12 months from six months. 🔸 Restricting rent increases. If a tenant adds a child under age 19 to their household, landlords can’t increase rent above the annual allowable rent increase even where there’s a term in the tenancy agreement stating rent will increase with new occupants. 🔸 Increasing the time a tenant has to dispute a notice to end tenancy to 30 days from the previous 15 days.

"Exciting developments in the housing sector! Last week, the Renters Reform Bill completed its journey through the House of Commons. However, amidst the media buzz, there's some confusion regarding the timeline for abolishing 'no fault' evictions. Let's clarify: legal experts emphasize that any delay only impacts existing tenancies. This underscores the importance of staying informed about your rights as a renter. Knowledge empowers! 💼 #RentersReform #HousingSector #LegalInsights #TenantsRights #StayInformed"

Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously voted today in favor of providing free attorneys to low-income renters facing eviction in unincorporated areas. The details: The policy — which still needs a final vote before it is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025 — would be the first of its kind in Southern California. It comes at a time when lapsed pandemic renter protections have caused a spike in eviction filings leading to thousands losing housing. The fine print: The program will only serve renters in unincorporated parts of L.A. County such as East L.A., City Terrace and South L.A. neighborhoods like Florence-Graham. Tenants will also need to have a household income of 80% or less of the area’s median income. Under current guidelines, that comes out to $77,700 for an individual or $110,950 for a family of four. Read more… To find out what landlords think of the plan, and how tenants are faring in court: https://ow.ly/uEL550SCITN

Since 1969, NYC rent stabilization laws have governed 6+ unit rental buildings built before 1974. Recently, rent-stabilized landlords' trade associations challenged the 2019 amendment in New York federal court. They argued: * 2019 law's restrictions on reclaiming apartments from tenants violate Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid ruling (2021). * Rent-increase limits are a "regulatory" taking of property, based on a 1988 dissent by Justices Scalia and Day O'Connor. The NY district court and 2nd Circuit rejected these arguments, but they're now before the Supreme Court, seeking to proceed. The landlords cite the 8th Circuit's Cedar Point-based ruling on a Covid-19 eviction moratorium. Whether the Supreme Court will hear the case is uncertain but a ruling could impact NYC's housing market, potentially altering rent stabilization laws and property rights. What do you expect to see Read here: https://lnkd.in/eVdncccH

Can you STILL afford it? When it comes to staying on in a Rental property and paying a higher rent or Letting a property for the first time, should tenants old and new go through extra checks to safeguard not only the landlords but also themselves from getting into financial strife? Answers on a postcard (or in the comments section) Have a good night Mark #lettings #rentals #affordability #references #tenants #landlords #stresstesting #londonlettings #londonrentals #advice #heretohelp

📌📝Here is a guide for knowing your tenant rights. Parents if you have first time renters give this to them and make sure they read it thoroughly and understand. As a property manager I see a lot of first-time renters really not understanding how it works and putting themselves in bad situations that could have been prevented. Not to mention on the flipside, I see a lot of private homeowners, who don’t abide by these laws as well.💡 https://lnkd.in/gPwM2Gkp