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How to Get Renters Insurance in 4 Easy Steps

According to a recent report by SafeHome.org, about 55% of renters have insurance. However, a survey from the report finds that 16% of renters who don’t have a policy say they are likely to buy one in ... read more

Federal policy change targets insurance for apartments

The Biden administration is working to draw down the cost of insurance for some property owners as soaring premiums fueled by climate change squeeze communities across the country. The move comes in ... read more

Landlords pass on insurance costs to renters

The costs of rising insurance is not sparing rental properties, and landlords say they too are struggling with the hikes and demands by insurers. They are passing on those costs to tenants. read more

How does renter’s insurance work?

Renter’s insurance provides important financial protection if your personal belongings are damaged, destroyed, stolen, you’re held liable for someone’s injury or property damage, or you’re forced to ... read more

Rent board’s 4% hike will “plunge” buildings into distress: landlords

The Rent Guidelines Board in an annual report called for a 4 percent rent hike for one-year leases in rent-stabilized buildings. read more

Landlord Had Her Car Towed Because They Claimed She Entered Her Details Wrong In Their New App. – ‘My VIN number is on there!’

The post Landlord Had Her Car Towed Because They Claimed She Entered Her Details Wrong In Their New App. – ‘My VIN number is on there!’ first on TwistedSifter. read more

Leasehold scandal: 'Why are leaseholders footing the bill for landlords' secret commissions?'

A slew of reports into inflated charges and NDAs highlight how leaseholders like myself are being ripped off with depressing regularity ... read more

Can private landlords help ease the shelter crisis in Mass.? A new program is trying to find out.

A new program in Boston aims to help people get out of homeless shelters and into permanent housing by helping cover most of the rent. read more

Tenants and landlords can agree on this

Groups representing small property owners and landlords of more modestly-priced buildings are also against the carve outs ... of color who disproportionately rely on Medicaid for health insurance ... read more

Cost of Maintaining NYC Rent-Stabilized Buildings Up 3.9% Annually: Rent Board

To keep net profits constant for landlords, rents would need to increase between 2.5 percent and 4 percent for one-year leases. read more