Tenants to rally in Albany as lawmakers mull rent safeguards
Tena…; are planning a major rally at the state Capitol to encourage lawmakers to strengthen across the state. Organizers of Tuesday's event say they expect thousands of people to attend. The rally... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Crossgates suing food court tenants for $250K in unpaid rent, fees
The owner of Crossgates was already suing big names such as The Gap for unpaid rent. Now Pyramid Management Group is targeting food court tenants at the largest mall in the Albany region......»»
Legislators race to fix mistake in rent law
In the final hours of the legislative session in Albany, lawmakers are racing to pass a key update to the freshly minted rent-regulation law.The amendment would fix a provision of the new rules that... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Albany rent reform must protect tenants and owners
With a looming June 15 deadline, it’s now time to look closely at som.....»»
Owners ask Albany: Do it our way
As lawmakers in Albany look to overhaul regulations for rent stabilized homes in New York City, CHIP’s leadership unveiled their .....»»
Landlords rally ahead of first rent-regulation hearing
As activists and tenants chanted "Housing is a human right—fight, fight, fight," outside City Hall Thursday morning, landlords who say they have to pay, pay, pay to maintain their buildings held a... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Heastie: Albany lawmakers ‘laser-focused’ on rent regulations
T-Mobile US Inc. said it reached an agreement to stream live Viacom Inc. channels like MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon as well as offer on-demand shows on its coming wireless TV service. Viacom... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New tenants being sought for former Trans World headquarters, warehouse in Albany
The site includes a 141,500-square-foot warehouse and 39,800 feet of office space......»»
Concordia Place tenants complaining about mice, mold and mildew get action after Rainbow/PUSH visit, rent strike
Chicago's Concordia Place Apartments got the.....»»
Deal reached to lower Florida business rent tax
Florida businesses would get a second massive benefit as lawmakers move toward requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians, under a deal announced Monday by House and Senate leaders......»»
Sheehan pushes to enact state"s first "good cause" eviction law in Albany
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan wants to create the first "good cause" eviction law in New York. Here's what it could mean for the city's tenants and landlords......»»
L.A. to start accepting rent relief applications March 30 from landlords and tenants
Los Angeles landlords and tenants can start applyin.....»»
Study shows how small landlords, tenants in Albany impacted by pandemic
A Harvard University study shows the impact the pandemic has had on mom-and-pop landlords in two upstate New York cities and the increased burden on tenants......»»
Need help paying rent? California is accepting rental relief applications
California on Monday opened applications for a rent relief program that aims to help those most affected by the pandemic. Funds from the program could wipe away rent debt accumulated by low-income tenants through .....»»
Progressive Democrats want to cancel rent and mortgage payments for the length of the pandemic
The bill led by Rep. Ilhan Omar includes full payment forgiveness without any accumulation of debt, as well as relief funds for landlords and tenants. Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D.....»»
Capitol Report: Biden to rally Senate Democrats as $1.9 trillion relief bill moves forward
President Joe Biden will meet with Senate Democrats on Tuesday, as his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package begins moving through the chamber and lawmakers eye a mid-March deadline for passage......»»
US stocks fall as investors mull how stimulus will impact inflation
US lawmakers will debate on Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan act this week, though some investors are nervous the stim.....»»
The GameStop hearing combines everything lawmakers love: grilling tech execs and pointing fingers at Wall Street greed
The hearing on GameStop's unlikely stock rally will likely allow Congresspeople an excuse to push for stronger consumer protections. .....»»
Study: Rent debt concentrated among minority tenants
TOWN SQUARE | A new report found that 53 percent of Black renters have unpaid housing bills, compared with 38 percent of Hispanic renters, 27 percent of Asian renters and 21 percent of White renters......»»
Tilray stock extends rally as Democrat lawmakers promise to push marijuana reforms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday also said he urged attorney general nominee Merrick Garland to respect states' r.....»»
Depleted savings, ruined credit: What happens when all the rent comes due?
Millions of Americans, especially low-income tenants, are accu.....»»