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Cuomo says he wants the state to give New York City the power to set its regulations — something he could have done as ...
A new study suggests a proposed two-year time limit on federal housing subsidies could affect as many as 1.4 million ...
Lawmakers from Southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District will hold town hall meetings over the coming weeks in Long Beach, Longview... Read Story ...
No ruling has been made regarding a lawsuit against the city of Tacoma, Wash. , for its voter-approved tenants’ rights law ...
Latest news and updates as Trump announces the U.S. will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine and meets with NATO's secretary ...
While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham's is among the most ...
A landmark study commissioned jointly by the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association ...
House Bill 1250, sponsored by Rep. Liz Hanbidge, D-Blue Bell, passed the House on a 144-59 vote, with 42 Republicans voting in favor. Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Reading, has also introduced a package of ...
The new law caps rent increases in a year at 7%-plus-inflation or 10% total. But what will it change about the process of renting in WA?
For the rest of this year, Washington landlords are limited to rent hikes of 10% or less under a landmark new state law. House Bill 1217, signed into law this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, restricts ...
National Divide Grows Over Rent Control as More States Enact or Block New Laws St. Paul exempts post-2004 rentals from rent control, while Minneapolis halted a proposed ordinance last fall.
On May 7, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 (HB 1217) into law, establishing statewide residential rent control measures, effective immediately. The legislation limits ...