Ohio bill would require landlords to give rent default notice before eviction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio House Democrats have introduced legislation that would require landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults before filing for eviction, a proposal its sponsors say would give struggling renters a fair chance to stay in their homes. House Bill 553, introduced in October by Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), would […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new Ohio proposal would give counties the authority to lower property taxes if they determine the amount collected is more than needed. Every county in the state has a budget commission, made up of the county auditor, treasurer and prosecutor, which is tasked with overseeing…
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last year, Travis County recorded the highest number of eviction filings in its history. Experts predict 2025 could end even worse. Earlier this month, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA), an Austin-based tenant organizing group, presented its data to the city’s Housing and Planning Commission. “I’m not…
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The New York State Assembly Housing Committee held a public hearing in Albany on Tuesday to examine how municipalities outside of New York City can opt into laws that regulate rent, services, leases, and evictions to keep housing attainable. The hearing centered on the Rent Emergency…