House General & Housing committee advances wide-ranging H.772 rewrite on landlord-tenant rules The House General & Housing Committee reviewed a strike-all H.772 draft on Feb. 24 that would change notice rules, cap security deposits, limit rent increases to once per 12 months, regulate application fees and introduce eviction timeline reforms; debate continued on email notice, tenant protections and early partial return of deposits.

The Vermont House General & Housing Committee is shaking up landlord-tenant laws with new rules on notice delivery, security deposits, and rent increases—could this be the change tenants have been waiting for?

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#VT #RentalReform #CitizenPortal #TenantProtections

Bill would require return of pre-lease security deposits and ban nondisclosure lease clauses LB1007 would require landlords to return prepaid rent and security deposits if a tenant declines to sign a rental agreement, and would bar lease clauses that prohibit public discussion of lease terms; supporters said the measures protect vulnerable renters, opponents urged caps and timelines.

A new bill in Nebraska aims to protect vulnerable renters by prohibiting landlords from keeping prepaid rent and banning secretive lease clauses that silence tenants.

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#NE #RentalReform #TenantRights #CitizenPortal #HousingAccountability

If we had more Local Housing Allowance from central GOv
#Hastings rents are too high
We need #rentalreform ✅
That's for starters some of us are using food banks and live hand to mouth it's worse than Robert Tressell times ✅

Breaking Point: A national survey of housing stress, energy hardship and insecurity - Everybody's Home Breaking Point: A national survey of housing stress, energy hardship and insecurity

A report from Everybody’s Home, "Breaking Point: A national survey of housing stress, energy hardship and insecurity," reveals the harrowing human toll of our current housing crisis.

#HousingCrisis #EverybodysHome #SocialHousing #RentalReform #HousingStress #Australia #BreakingPoint #CostOfLiving

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 View more

🌤️ The new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has now been officially published and is available for review at the UK Legislation website.

Take a look here: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/2...

#Landlords #LettingAgents #RentalReform #UKHousing

#rentalreform #housingaffordability #transparency #futuresydney | Future Sydney Premier Minns has personally watered down 2 pieces of Labor’s key rental reform legislation (link below). According to the SMH – blindsiding his own ministers – Minns has re-introduced last-minute "...

Premier #Minns has watered down x2 key pieces of Labor’s #RentalReform legislation (link below) at the behest of undisclosed lobbyists – which the Premier is calling “confidential feedback”.

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#NSW #HousingAffordabilityCrisis #FutureSydney

* Labour ministers preach rent reform but pocket rental cash! 
* 4 cabinet bigwigs, inc. #RachelReeves, exposed as landlords. 
-> Trust them to fix the housing crisis? 

#UKPolitics #LabourHypocrisy #RentalReform

Private renters spend nearly 40% of their income on housing costs - higher than social renters or owner-occupiers. @pbe.co.uk suggests that #RentalReform needs to go further to address rising costs and insecurity. They look to Scottish example as a possible way forward... #affordability #housing

Vermont General Assembly passes comprehensive housing reform bill S.127 Vermont's new housing bill enhances rental programs and creates sustainability initiatives.

Vermont just took a groundbreaking step towards affordable living and sustainability with its new housing reform bill!

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#VT #VermontHousing #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityInitiatives #RentalReform #CommunityDevelopment

#RentalReform #NSWGovernment #StrathfieldElectorate #JasonYatSenLi

📢 Landlord Must-Do’s in 2025

7️⃣ Respond to repairs quickly – “Awaab’s Law” means shorter deadlines.
8️⃣ Check your EPC rating – You may need to upgrade soon.

#RentalReform #UKLandlords

📢 Landlord Must-Do’s in 2025

5️⃣ Plan your rent increases – One per year, index-linked.
6️⃣ Be clear on pet policies – Refusals must be reasonable. Pet insurance may be required.

#RentalReform #UKLandlords

📢 Landlord Must-Do’s in 2025

3️⃣ Meet the Decent Homes Standard – It’s coming to the private sector.
4️⃣ Keep full documentation – Inspections, rent, repairs. Protect yourself.

#RentalReform #UKLandlords

Montana Legislature introduces HB 810 outlining rental agreements and payment terms HB 810 establishes regulations for rental agreements and tenant payment obligations in Montana.

Montana's House Bill 810 is stirring up heated debates as it promises to reshape rental agreements and redefine tenant rights—will it bring much-needed clarity or leave renters at risk?

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#MT #CitizenPortal #MontanaHousing #HousingAffordability #RentalReform #TenantRights

Georgia lawmakers propose House Bill 876 to enhance tenant repair rights Bill aims to give tenants rights to repairs and rental offsets in Georgia.

Georgia's House Bill 876 could transform the rental landscape by empowering tenants to make repairs and deduct costs from their rent, challenging the status quo of landlord negligence.

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#GA #GeorgiaTenants #HousingAccountability #CitizenPortal #RentalReform #TenantRights

Denver Foundation supports HB 1249 to reform security deposit practices for renters Naomi Amaha advocates for equitable security deposit legislation to protect renters in Colorado.

Colorado's proposed House Bill 1249 aims to transform security deposit practices, promising fairer treatment for renters while igniting a fierce debate between tenant advocates and landlords.

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#CO #CitizenPortal #HousingEquity #TenantProtections #RentalReform

Montana House Bill 311 aims to refund rental application fees for denied applicants Bill 311 addresses high application fees burdening renters in Montana's competitive housing market.

Montana's new House Bill 311 could change the game for renters by ensuring application fees are refunded to those denied a rental, tackling financial barriers in a tight housing market.

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#MT #CitizenPortal #EconomicFairness #RentalReform #MontanaRenters #HousingAccessibility

The Rental Reform Bill is set to bring major changes to renting in the UK. But how much do we really know so far?

Here’s what’s confirmed and what it could mean: champ.ly/VuqumQ1K

#RentalReform #UKHousing #PropertyMarket #RentingUK #Landlords #Tenants #HousingPolicy #RealEstate

The Rental Reform Bill is making headlines, but key details are still unfolding. What’s confirmed so far, and what does it mean for tenants and landlords?

Here’s what we know: tinyurl.com/4mn7vept

#RentalReform #UKHousing #PropertyMarket #RentingUK #Landlords #Tenants #HousingPolicy #RealEstate

Renters are drowning in unfair fees & unjust evictions. It’s time for rental reform that protects tenants from exploitation. Housing is a right, not a luxury! #TenantRights #RentalReform #HousingForAll

General Assembly proposes cap on security deposits for tenants Lawmakers move to limit landlords to one month's rent as security deposit effective 2025

Connecticut is on the verge of a rental revolution as lawmakers propose capping security deposits at just one month's rent, aiming to ease the financial strain on tenants!

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#CT #HousingAffordability #RentalReform #CitizenPortal

Montana Legislature passes HB 311 requiring refund of rental application fees House Bill 311 mandates landlords refund application fees if no rental agreement is signed.

Montana lawmakers are taking a bold step to protect renters by introducing House Bill 311, which could revolutionize the rental application process by mandating refunds for application fees.

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#MT #HousingAffordability #RentalReform #MontanaTenants #CitizenPortal #TenantRights

Idaho lawmakers propose bill limiting landlords to charge only two application fees at once New Idaho bill aims to protect renters from excessive application fees during housing search.

Idaho lawmakers are taking a bold step to ease the burden on renters by proposing a bill that limits landlords to charging only two application fees at a time, aiming to tackle the housing affordability crisis head-on.

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#ID #TenantProtection #HousingAffordability #RentalReform

NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 22 January 2025 Welcome to Medianet’s daily media alert featuring a curated list of today's most newsworthy press releases handpicked by our editorial team. Today's highlights Positive signs in new home construction ...

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#HousingCrisis #RentalReform #RoadSafety #ChildHealth #WomensHealth #pressrelease #pressreleasedistribution #australia #australianews #media #journalists

For those saying the Labor govt are doing nothing, that's not quite true. Yes, they could do more, and prioritise differently, but they are bringing in some good legislation. Now they just need to read the room on #RaiseTheRate, #RentalReform, #EnvironmentalProtection and the #GazaGenocide! #auspol

Making a House a Home, Rental Reform Across the UK: In Conversation with Professor Kim McKee Under One Roof · Episode

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! Join me for an episode of #UnderOneRoof with “Making a House a Home: Rental Reform Across the UK” as I chat with Prof Kim McKee about the meaning of home and how rental reforms can empower tenants.

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#Housing #RentalReform #Podcast