tenants rights

New York Effectively Bans Broker Fees, Which Often Cost Renters Thousands

State officials said brokers can no longer charge the fees, which often cost up to 15% percent of an annual lease, giving an unexpected gift to renters.
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Black Renters In The South Are Bearing The Brunt Of America’s Eviction Crisis

The federal government shutdown could spike eviction rates nationwide.
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Did Your Landlord Raise The Rent? Here's What You Can Do About It.

There's often room to negotiate a rental increase.
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New York State Investigates Kushner Firm Over Tenant Harassment Complaints

Residents say the landlord turned their lives into construction hell so they would leave to make way for luxury condo buyers.
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Apartment Complex's Demand That Tenants 'Like' It Backfires

Facing online backlash, the building has retracted the "Facebook addendum" of its rental agreement.
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