Rent
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Lawsuits Mount Over Software Used by Landlords to Set Rents
Antitrust cases contend that use of RealPage’s algorithm, which lets property owners share private data, amounts to collusion.
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News
White House Pushes Rent Cap, Reigniting Debate on Housing Policy
A proposal to make landlords’ tax breaks contingent on rent limits has drawn industry pushback, progressive applause and some alternative approaches.
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What’s the Best City for Renters?
A recent study ranked U.S. cities for renters based on cost of living and housing, the local economy, and quality of life.
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What’s the Best City for New College Graduates?
A recent study ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on median rents, job opportunities and social metrics.
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Newyork
It Could Soon Cost More to Take a Shower. Here’s Why.
The city has approved rent increases for tenants and has raised the rent for its own water board. In response, the board is charging property owners more for water.
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Newyork
Rent Increases for 1 Million N.Y.C. Apartments Are Likely to Be Approved
The Latest A New York City panel is expected to approve rent increases for almost one million stabilized apartments on Monday evening. The carefully watched annual vote will highlight the city’s affordability crisis, a core struggle in New York and ...
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Newyork
New York City Might Finally Curb Broker Fees for Renters
A majority of the City Council supports a bill that would transfer the cost of most broker fees from renters to landlords.
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Newyork
New Yorkers Who Need Help With Rent Can (Finally) Join a List for Help
A waiting list for federal housing vouchers that has been closed for nearly 15 years is reopening, providing a lifeline for families struggling to afford the city’s high rent.
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News
More N.Y.C. Rentals Are Available. But Can You Afford One?
Inventory has grown over the past year, though prices continue to rise as well — just not as fast.
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Newyork
Millions of New Yorkers Wait to Hear How Much Their Rent Will Go Up
The Rent Guidelines Board will cast a preliminary vote on the level of rent increases that tenants in New York City’s one million stabilized apartments will face.