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NYC Rent Board Proposes Up to 7.75% Hike for Stabilized Apartments

The preliminary vote sets nonbinding rent increase ranges for one- and two-year leases, with a final decision expected in June as tenant protests and landlord concerns intensify.

Canada and Toronto Launch $2.55 Billion Housing Initiative to Tackle Rental Shortages

Berlin Extends Housing Protection to Prevent Tenant Displacement

Germany Faces Deepening Housing Crisis as Construction Slumps

Île-de-France Study Identifies Potential to Convert Vacant Offices into 150,000 Homes

Berlin SPD Pushes for Stronger Federal Action on Housing Costs

Berlin Faces Widespread Overcharging in Rental Market, Data Shows

Debate Over Extending Germany's Rent Control Intensifies

German Rent Prices Surge as Housing Shortage Worsens

German States Push for Extension of Rent Control Measures to 2029

German Cities See Sharp Rent Increases Over Nine Years

Berlin’s Mayor Pushes for Tougher Rent Controls and Housing Expansion

Adena Ishii Elected as Berkeley’s First Asian American Mayor in Historic Upset

Barcelona's Bold Move to Ban Tourist Flats Faces Legal Challenges

NYC Council Passes Bill Ending Tenant-Paid Broker Fees

German Government Extends Rent Control Until 2028 Amid Criticism

Mexico City Approves Historic Rent Control Law

Barcelona to Significantly Increase Tourist Tax for Short-Term Cruise Visitors