/tags/rentals rentals en-US Copyright Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:23:40 GMT /housing/2025-03-23/oregon-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-rent-stabilization-banning-ai-rent-software Oregon lawmakers are considering banning the use of AI to set rents, and limiting the exceptions to the state’s rent stabilization law. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:23:40 GMT /housing/2025-03-23/oregon-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-rent-stabilization-banning-ai-rent-software Rebecca Hansen-White /2025-02-24/oregon-lawmakers-target-high-screening-fees-deposits-for-renters Before they ever sign a lease, start packing boxes or line up moving day help, Oregonians hoping to move into a new rental home can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on application fees and deposits. Some Democratic Oregon lawmakers want to cut those costs. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:30:47 GMT /2025-02-24/oregon-lawmakers-target-high-screening-fees-deposits-for-renters Julia Shumway /housing/2024-12-02/landlords-are-using-ai-to-raise-rents-and-california-cities-are-leading-the-pushback California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.” Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:43:08 GMT /housing/2024-12-02/landlords-are-using-ai-to-raise-rents-and-california-cities-are-leading-the-pushback Wendy Fry /housing/2024-10-18/we-fact-checked-the-ads-about-proposition-33-californias-rent-control-ballot-measure The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:38:38 GMT /housing/2024-10-18/we-fact-checked-the-ads-about-proposition-33-californias-rent-control-ballot-measure Felicia Mello /housing/2024-09-23/california-voters-split-on-two-housing-ballot-measures A new poll from the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California shows California voters are almost evenly split on two housing-related measures appearing on the ballot this fall. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:39:48 GMT /housing/2024-09-23/california-voters-split-on-two-housing-ballot-measures Megan Myscofski /housing/2024-08-27/oregon-california-join-federal-antitrust-lawsuit-over-rental-pricing-software The lawsuit, joined by eight states and Washington D.C., alleges that RealPage’s software helps landlords keep rental prices high, even in a down market. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:40:42 GMT /housing/2024-08-27/oregon-california-join-federal-antitrust-lawsuit-over-rental-pricing-software Lynne Terry /housing/2024-07-20/oregon-brings-back-rebates-to-add-heat-pumps-in-rental-homes-but-funds-are-limited An additional $4 million will help the state relaunch the program to install energy-efficient heating and cooling devices in rental homes, but funds could run out quickly. Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:02:40 GMT /housing/2024-07-20/oregon-brings-back-rebates-to-add-heat-pumps-in-rental-homes-but-funds-are-limited Monica Samayoa /housing/2024-04-05/these-californians-just-got-protection-from-big-rent-hikes Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases. So will some in existing units, after a state committee on affordable housing imposed a rent cap. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:58:24 GMT /housing/2024-04-05/these-californians-just-got-protection-from-big-rent-hikes Jeanne Kuang /money-and-personal-finances/2024-03-25/the-feds-want-to-study-giving-cash-to-renters-will-californians-be-included HUD wants to see what happens when you give cash directly to renters, instead of traditional vouchers. At least one California housing authority is interested. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:51:47 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2024-03-25/the-feds-want-to-study-giving-cash-to-renters-will-californians-be-included Marisa Kendall /housing/2024-01-04/scathing-state-audit-faults-lax-oversight-of-oregon-pandemic-rent-relief The state housing agency still can’t reliably say how many Oregonians were helped, the report found. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:25:25 GMT /housing/2024-01-04/scathing-state-audit-faults-lax-oversight-of-oregon-pandemic-rent-relief Julia Shumway