Senate committee hears testimony on bill to bar appliance surcharges; owner warns of housing loss The Senate Housing Committee heard invited testimony on S.6718-B, which would eliminate monthly surcharges landlords may charge tenants who install appliances. A property owner warned the committee that squeezing small landlords risks creating more vacant "warehouse" apartments. The committee reported the bill to the floor.

A New York Senate committee is debating a bill that could eliminate monthly surcharges for tenant-installed appliances, but landlords warn it might lead to a rise in vacant apartments.

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The Government Didn’t Pay My Rent. Now What? Housing Choice Voucher holders rely on their local housing authority to pay the bulk of their rent. What happens if it isn’t paid?

Landlords are pulling out of Section 8 as HUD delays payments. Tenants aren’t at fault, but many still face eviction. Read the full article: bit.ly/3Yz7XAv

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Housing Committee debates Social Security number restrictions for tenant background checks Committee members express concerns over implications of banning Social Security numbers for landlords

Vermont's proposed legislation could put landlords in a tight spot by restricting essential tenant background checks—what does this mean for housing security?

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