State assembly holds hearing on rent stabilization outside of New York City The REST Act would help Upstate municipalities implement rent regulation and tenant protections from rent hikes Hearing stream available here NEW YORK – On Tuesday, the New York Assembly Standing Committee on Housing held a hearing on expanding rent stabilization outside of New […] The post Tenants, Local Leaders, and Experts Demand Lawmakers Expand Rent Stabilization Upstate appeared first on Housing Justice for ...| Housing Justice for All
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced the formal close of the LA County Rent Relief Program. The initiative, which opened December 12, 2023, and concluded June 4, 2024, successfully distributed more than $81 million in direct financial assistance to landlords across the County, helping protect housing stability for thousands […]| Consumer & Business
Los Angeles County has reached a major milestone in its ongoing efforts to support households impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Through the LA County Household Relief Grant Program,…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
Legislation empowers localities other than New York City to declare a housing emergency and adopt critical tenant protections under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. Albany, NY – State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha were joined by legislators and housing advocates from Housing Justice for All, For the Many, and United Tenants of Albany […] The post Kavanagh, Shrestha Introduce Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act appeared first on Housing Justice ...| Housing Justice for All
Picking up the pieces after a natural or man-made disaster can be difficult for all consumers. It can be particularly challenging for tenants and landlords. What happens to a lease…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
“Today’s decision is further evidence that the vacancy study process throws up arbitrary barriers to sensible policy choices and is a boon to litigious landlords.” NEW YORK – The trial court in Dutchess County has overturned the Emergency Tenant Protection Act declaration in the City of Poughkeepsie. Following a vacancy study last fall, the city […] The post Poughkeepsie Renters Deserve Rent Stabilization, Despite Court Ruling appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All
