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We have a right to ask questions. If you claim to represent us, govern us or provide our homes, you should be prepared to answer them.

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When the Sector’s Own Code Meets Reality — Housing Sector
The National Housing Federation has again published its Code of Conduct, setting out the standards of behaviour, culture and accountability it believes should apply across the social housing sector. I...
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August 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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@RepDanGoldman — you received the file.
Sworn statements. Verified evidence.
This isn’t internal governance.
It’s a pattern.

You’ve said truth matters.
Then let it.
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May 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Georgia's House Bill 876 could transform the rental landscape by empowering tenants to make repairs and deduct costs from their rent, challenging the status quo of landlord negligence.

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Georgia lawmakers propose House Bill 876 to enhance tenant repair rights
Bill aims to give tenants rights to repairs and rental offsets in Georgia.
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March 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Coming up on this week’s Housing Sector Podcast: an honest conversation about service charges, accountability, and Social Tenant Access to Information Requests.

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Housing Sector Podcast Preview #63
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February 2, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Annapolis residents are sounding the alarm on shocking living conditions, revealing mold infestations and neglect that could put their health at risk.

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Annapolis residents demand action on severe mold and living conditions crisis
Residents voice urgent concerns about mold infestations and neglect at Captain Circle properties.
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February 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Montgomery County is taking a bold step to hold landlords accountable, proposing a bill to enforce housing laws and improve tenant protections in the face of substandard living conditions.

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Montgomery County Council targets landlord accountability through consumer protection reform
Council members propose bill to enforce existing housing laws and protect tenants.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Philadelphia's City Council is tackling the urgent issues of homelessness and gun violence, pledging accountability for landlords and advocating for community safety.

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Philadelphia Council discusses gun violence and accountability in housing
Councilors address gun violence and homelessness while discussing tenant and landlord accountability.
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April 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Minnesota is taking a groundbreaking step to empower homeowners with the introduction of the Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson!

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Minnesota establishes Office of Common Interest Community Ombudsperson with new funding
Legislation approves funding for the Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson in Minnesota.
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March 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Nevada's Assembly Bill 223 is set to revolutionize tenant rights by allowing rent withholding for unaddressed maintenance issues, sparking intense debate among lawmakers and landlords alike.

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Nevada legislature amends Chapter 118A to clarify tenant rights and remedies
Amendment defines actual damages and tenant remedies for rental agreement violations.
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April 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Shreveport is taking a bold step to tackle substandard housing, with city leaders pushing for a new ordinance to hold landlords accountable and ensure safer living conditions for residents.

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City Council addresses landlord accountability in housing ordinance discussions
Council members discuss enforcement and reporting mechanisms for slumlord violations in housing ordinance.
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March 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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A new bill in Oregon could change the rental game by mandating landlords prove they conducted background checks on prospective tenants, sparking a heated debate about transparency and accountability.

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Representative Hendricks proposes bill for proof of tenant background check fees
Hendricks' bill mandates landlords to provide proof of background check fees to tenants.
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March 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Landlords in Louisiana may soon get an extra 15 days to explain security deposit deductions, but could this delay put renters at risk during their housing transitions?

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Committee advances bill giving landlords 15 more days to provide itemized security-deposit accounting
The Senate Judiciary A Committee reported House Bill 2 92 favorably after authors said the measure would give landlords a 15-day grace period to assemble itemized statements for security-deposit deductions; tenants and housing advocates warned the change could delay access to funds renters need to relocate.
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April 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Residents at Georgia King Village are facing a crisis with water shutoffs lasting up to 14 hours daily, leaving vulnerable tenants without access to a basic necessity.

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Council presses administration over Georgia King Village water shutoffs and landlord accountability
Councilmembers raised repeated tenant complaints at Georgia King Village, including multi‑week water shutoffs and unpermitted plumbing work; the business administrator said engineering will check permit compliance and report back quickly.
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September 11, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Residents in West Warwick are sounding the alarm on a rat infestation that's spiraling out of control, calling for urgent action from local officials.

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Residents urge urgent action on rising rat infestation; council weighs enforcement, mitigation and receivership tools
Multiple residents and a state representative pressed the council to address a growing rodent infestation tied to absentee landlords, riverbank trash and backyard chicken coops; councilors asked staff to explore reporting, contracted mitigation, engagement of experts and legal receivership options.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Residents are demanding stronger tenant protections and swift action against landlord retaliation as they push for critical reforms in Ohio's rental landscape.

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Residents urge stronger tenant protections and clearer handling of nuisance property process
Multiple speakers described tenant retaliation, long-standing nuisance notices, gaps in rental registration and requested mold and anti-retaliation ordinances; commissioners agreed to review draft ordinances and follow up on nuisance-property processes and foreclosure listings.
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August 22, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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A tenant's fight for justice over chronic basement flooding and mold concerns has put Wausau's Public Health and Safety Committee in the spotlight.

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Tenant at 615 Elm seeks rent abatement amid long-running basement flooding; committee moves to closed session
At a City of Wausau hearing, tenant Heather Fletcher said chronic basement flooding, mold concerns and delayed repairs at 615 Elm prompted a request to abate five months of rent; landlord and city inspector said remediation was done and inspectors found violations corrected. The committee moved to closed session to deliberate.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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California has sued five cities that are at least two and a half years late in submitting compliant housing plans, seeking penalties and court orders requiring action within 120 days.

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California Sues 5 Cities for Missing Deadlines for New Housing
San Francisco Chronicle | July 16. 2026
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August 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Major changes to rental inspection rules are on the horizon, aiming to hold landlords accountable and ensure safer living conditions for tenants.

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Council advances sweeping rental inspection and property-maintenance updates on first reading
On first reading council advanced a broad update to property-maintenance and rental inspection rules that would require more robust landlord registration, annual certificates for larger buildings, lead-clearance steps and stronger enforcement tools including temporary-certificate limits and potential revocation for repeat bad actors.
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July 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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San Mateo City Council has greenlit a controversial six-story housing project, citing state laws that limit local denial despite community concerns over safety and parking.

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San Mateo council upholds planning commission to allow 6‑story, 181‑unit project on North San Mateo Drive
The City Council denied an appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of a six‑story, 181‑unit residential building at 715–723 North San Mateo Drive, finding the project met objective standards under state housing law. The vote was 4–0 after public testimony split on parking, safety and neighborhood impacts.
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July 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Residents are demanding accountability from Bangor City Council on homelessness policies and ethics amid mounting concerns over costly housing projects.

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Residents press Bangor council on homelessness, housing costs and ethics
At the July 13 Bangor City Council meeting residents urged action on homelessness and questioned the oversight and costs of proposed housing projects, while several callers urged review of the city ethics board’s procedures and potential conflicts.
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July 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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The San Diego City Council has sparked controversy by approving a 123-lot housing development in Emerald Hills, igniting passionate debates over parkland preservation and community equity.

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Council affirms Emerald Hills approval, denies appeal after heated debate over parkland and footnote 7
After hours of testimony about park equity, fire safety and land-use process, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 on July 7 to deny an appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the Emerald Hills subdivision, allowing a 123‑lot development that includes 13 deed‑restricted homes and on‑site infrastructure upgrades.
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July 11, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Residents of Liberty Square are standing up against eviction threats and deplorable living conditions, demanding accountability and transparency from Miami-Dade officials.

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Liberty Square residents tell Miami-Dade housing committee of evictions, mold and management concerns
Several Liberty Square and public-housing residents urged Miami-Dade County housing officials to investigate living conditions, alleged lease coercion and retaliation during public comment at the county’s housing committee meeting. Commissioners and staff agreed to follow up and hold community meetings.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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A Sarasota County family faces a crucial deadline to address their dangerously dilapidated home, or risk losing it altogether.

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City Court Gives Neary Family 120 Days to Address Unsafe Property Condition
City court orders Neary family to rectify property violations by January 6, 2026.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Connecticut is on the brink of a housing crisis, with lawmakers pushing for accountability measures that could finally expose absentee landlords hiding behind LLCs.

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Lawmakers hear testimony urging owner-registration and tougher penalties to hold absentee landlords accountable
Witnesses, including a task‑force member and officials from Rocky Hill, urged the Planning & Development Committee to pass SB 274 (and related SB 272) to require owner registration and increase penalties so municipalities can reach owners hidden behind LLCs and act more quickly on repeated building and fire‑code violations.
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March 4, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Connecticut's new Senate Bill 9 could revolutionize real estate transactions by mandating $500 credits for sellers who fail to disclose vital property condition reports.

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Connecticut Legislature mandates $500 credits for failure to disclose home condition reports
New law requires sellers to credit buyers if condition reports are not provided at closing.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM