Increased indoor time in coming winter months can lead to more tenant-on-tenant discrimination and is landlord liability an issue? Winter is almost upon us, which means many people will be indoors more often than not. Unfortunately, that increased indoor time can mean more tenant-on-tenant disputes. While seasoned landlords are no strangers to handling such situations,…
As a state with some of the highest housing costs in the country and an eviction rate that is creeping back up to pre-pandemic levels, cities across California are considering a variety of solutions to address its housing crunch. One possible way to dramatically increase affordable housing, writes CalMatters housing reporter Ben Christopher, is the…
High mortgage interest rates, high home values, and high rents continued to fuel affordability challenges for buyers and renters, Zillow says in a new survey. Low vacancy rates that limit mobility and also put pressure on rental rates are also a challenge. However, the report says, “Many renters’ behaviors, intentions, and preferences have remained relatively stable…