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Rent hike of up to 4.5% approved for rent-stabilized apartments in NYC

Rent hike of up to 4.5% approved for rent-stabilized apartments in NYC

NYC Rent Guidelines Committee Approves Rent Increase The New York City Rent Guidelines Committee has decided to raise rents by as much as 4.5% for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments across the city. During a close vote of 5-4 on Monday night, the board agreed on a 3% increase for one-year leases commencing after October […]

Fans can rent a house from the “Twilight” films

Fans can rent a house from the "Twilight" films

A Surprising Venture into Short-Term Rentals It’s interesting how some opportunities find you when you least expect them. Amber and Dean Neufeld didn’t initially set out to create a business around short-term rentals. But after purchasing a quaint home in St. Helens, Oregon, they found themselves with a property that was part of film history, […]

Worry about deportation is severely hurting businesses in Los Angeles, leading unions to call for a pause on rent increases.

Worry about deportation is severely hurting businesses in Los Angeles, leading unions to call for a pause on rent increases.

Los Angeles Unions Push for Rent Moratorium Amid Deportation Fears In Los Angeles, several unions are urging the City Council to implement a rental moratorium. This request comes as businesses in the area struggle due to heightened deportation efforts that are causing local disruptions. Community organizations claim that the actions of immigration and customs enforcement […]

Jersey City Council has prohibited the use of AI for determining rent.

Jersey City Enacts Ban on AI-Driven Rent Setting Jersey City landlords will have to revert to more traditional methods for setting rent. On Wednesday, the Jersey City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that bars the use of AI-powered rental pricing software. This legislation, introduced by Councilman James Solomon, is a first for New Jersey. According […]

Rent Board’s rules on lease increases won’t help tenants, according to landlords.

Recently, the Rent Guidelines Committee moved closer to harming the housing market by proposing rent increases that fall below what landlords need to cover their costs. Most members, appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, have tentatively approved rent hikes of 1.75% to 4.75% for two-year leases, and 4.75% to 7.75% for one-year leases. The board is […]

A retiree couldn’t make ends meet with $1,428 a month in Social Security, so she relocated to France for more affordable rent and a lively community: ‘Life here is simply better’ – Business Insider

Finding Home in France: Celestine Cooley’s Journey At 34, Celestine Cooley embarked on her first adventure to France. That trip, spanning from Paris to Cannes, left a deep impression on her, igniting a passion for the culture and lifestyle. “The moment we stepped off the train at Gare du Nord, I felt that France was […]