Gothamist

Mamdani names new Rent Guidelines Board majority, testing rent freeze pledge

The Rent Guidelines Board sets annual rent-stabilized increases and the mayor’s new picks could determine whether tenants get a freeze or another hike.
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Community pushback leads to rent rollback in Easthampton

After two Pine Valley Realty tenants received letters informing them of $300 and $350 rent increases for their one-bedroom apartments, they refused to pay. By challenging the eviction, the tenants saw ...
Budget and the Bees

2026 Rent Rules: The Only Places Where Landlords Face Legal Caps on Rent Increases

Tired of massive rent hikes? Discover the 2026 rent rules and the only states and cities where landlords face legal caps on ...
East Bay Times

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

NEW YORK — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a ...
Orange County Register

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — ...