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06/16/2026

Most Detroit landlords have no legal right to collect rent, housing attorneys say - Detroit Metro Times https://www.metrotimes.com/news/most-detroit-landlords-have-no-legal-right-to-collect-rent-housing-attorneys-say/

06/16/2026

Rent control a tax hike on Mass. homeowners
https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/06/12/craney-rent-control-a-tax-hike-on-mass-homeowners/

06/15/2026

Building More Housing Creates “Moving Chains” of Affordability | The Pew Charitable Trusts https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/video/2026/building-more-housing-creates-moving-chains-of-affordability

“It brought so much joy to my life knowing that Michael had a chance to be a kid again.” That’s T**i, a Washington, D.C., resident whose son, Michael, was placed in foster care while she was living in a shelter. Over a year later, she was able to reunite with him when she found a stable place ...

06/15/2026

It Came From City Hall: Chicago's Affordability Crisis

Chicago's Affordability Crisis won't be solved by new regulations. It need's more housing supply, faster approvals, and more construction.

06/15/2026

Chicago’s Protecting Renters Ordinance would create the rental registry the city needs

I’ve written twice about why Chicago should have a rental registry — first proposing a kludge using existing county databases in 2023, then laying out the full rationale in 2024. Now, Mayor B…

06/13/2026

Most Detroit landlords have no legal right to collect rent, housing attorneys say - Detroit Metro Times https://www.metrotimes.com/news/most-detroit-landlords-have-no-legal-right-to-collect-rent-housing-attorneys-say/

The city says it has stepped up enforcement while streamlining the process for landlords to get Certificates of Compliance. Officials say they have added residential inspectors, are sending reminders before certificates expire, and are referring chronic violators to the Law Department.

06/12/2026

"Putting small housing providers out of business will not help Chicago’s shortage of affordable places to live"
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/05/editorial-landlords-brandon-johnson-tenants-housing-apartments-regulations/

A proposed crackdown on landlords would make Chicago’s housing problems worse.

06/12/2026

Los Angeles Tried to Tax Mansions. Apartment Construction Tanked.
Developers say the levy is making L.A.’s housing shortage worse. The city is considering changes.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/los-angeles-tried-to-tax-mansions-apartment-construction-tanked-1b908564?

Developers say the levy is making L.A.’s housing shortage worse. The city is considering changes.

06/12/2026

It Came From City Hall: Chicago's Affordability Crisis - Kiser Group

Chicago's Affordability Crisis won't be solved by new regulations. It need's more housing supply, faster approvals, and more construction.

06/12/2026

Illinois is one step closer to banning ‘junk fees’ and hidden charges on renters

As costs to rent apartments continue to climb, especially in Chicago, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation banning many hidden charges, such as move-in fees, from leases.