Tag: #housing

Los Angeles Tightens Rent-Control Rules, Capping Annual Increases at 4%

L.A. rewrites its rent-stabilization formula for the first time in 40 years, limiting annual hikes to 1%–4% and ending key surcharges.

#losangeles, #rentcontrol, #housing, #tenants, #inflation

South Korea Hits Inflation Target, but Rate Cuts Look Unlikely as Won and Housing Risks Loom

Inflation eased to 2.1% in 2025, near the Bank of Korea’s target, but a weak won, high household debt and rising home prices keep policymakers cautious.

#southkorea, #inflation, #interestrates, #bankofkorea, #housing

DOJ Sues Michigan Landlord for Sexual Harassment Allegations

DOJ sues Michigan landlord William Aaron Asper for allegedly harassing female tenants, reinforcing Fair Housing Act enforcement.

#DOJ, #michigan, #sexualharassment, #housing, #fairhousingact

U.S. Housing Crisis Deepens as Homelessness Escalates

The U.S. faces a growing affordable housing crisis, with homelessness up 18% and a 7.1M home deficit. New initiatives and challenges emerge.

#housing, #homelessness, #affordablehousing, #unitedstates

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Missouri Housing Authority Director for Alleged Sexual Harassment

The DOJ sues Bloomfield's Housing Authority director for violating the Fair Housing Act with alleged sexual harassment.

#doj, #housing, #sexualharassment, #fairhousingact

The Growing Affordable Housing Crisis: 7.1 Million Unit Shortage

In 2025, the US faces a 7.1 million affordable housing shortage for low-income renters, spotlighting the need for federal intervention.

#housing, #affordablehousing, #lowincome, #us, #economy

U.S. Faces Economic Challenges Amid Rising Unemployment and Housing Shortfall

Rising unemployment and housing shortfall pose threats to U.S. economic growth, highlighting interconnected market challenges.

#economy, #housing, #labor, #unemployment

Widespread Protests Erupt in Indonesia Over Lawmaker Allowances and Young Driver's Death

Indonesia faces unrest as protests against lawmaker allowances and police conduct spread, fueled by economic grievances and a tragic death.

#indonesia, #protests, #economy, #housing, #police

California Enacts Major Reforms to Environmental Quality Act

Gov. Newsom signs laws to expedite housing projects by streamlining CEQA processes, aiming to tackle California's housing crisis.

#california, #ceqa, #housing, #newsom, #environment

Zohran Mamdani's Surprising Win: A Progressive Wave in NYC Politics

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the NYC mayoral primary marks a shift towards progressive policies, challenging traditional Democratic views.

#politics, #nyc, #election, #progressive, #housing

California Enacts CEQA Reforms to Expedite Housing Development

California's new CEQA reforms aim to fast-track housing projects by streamlining environmental reviews, addressing the state's housing crisis.

#california, #housing, #legislation, #environmentalreform

Rising Rents and Hidden Homelessness in Youngstown: Mayor Calls for Action

Youngstown faces rising rents from out-of-state landlords, leading to hidden homelessness. Mayor Brown advocates for renter protections.

#youngstown, #housing, #homelessness, #renters, #poverty

DOJ Sues Pennsylvania Over Housing Discrimination Against Disabled Individuals

The DOJ sues Pennsylvania over claims of discriminatory building codes affecting disabled individuals' housing rights.

#doj, #pennsylvania, #discrimination, #housing, #disabilities

U.S. Faces Worsening Housing Affordability Crisis Amid Rising Costs

Rising home prices, high mortgage rates, and tariffs fuel U.S. housing crisis, increasing economic disparities.

#housing, #economy, #us, #tariffs, #homeownership

State-Level Policy Innovations Aim to Combat Housing Crisis in the U.S.

U.S. states introduce pivotal reforms to tackle housing shortages: laws in Colorado, rent caps in Washington, and tax initiatives in Arizona lead the way.

#housing, #policy, #affordability, #reform, #us