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Unpicking the Government’s Bill to Ban Upwards Only Rent Reviews

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The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the...more

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UK Real Estate: An end to upwards-only rent reviews?

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On 10 July 2025, the UK Government published its “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, saying it aimed to let local people “take the reins in driving growth”. But tucked away in a 338 page Bill dealing...more

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July DC TOPA Reform and Maryland Tenant Bill of Rights Alert

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Happy Independence Week to our readers. 249 years after our great country declared its independence, will some multifamily owners and investors soon be free from TOPA? ...more

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Interim Statement on ‘54 Act Reform

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Summary - The Law Commission has issued an interim statement on the reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). Its initial consultation addressed the “contracting-out” model, types of tenancy and duration of...more

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Overriding Interest Summer 2025

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THE LAW COMMISSION CONSULTATION PAPER: BUSINESS TENANCIES AND THE RIGHT TO RENEW - On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper considering whether a tenant’s right to renew a business...more

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Multifamily June 2025 Alert

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As spring begins to give way to summer, legislative activity shows no signs of cooling off. Our May TOPA Alert generated many questions and comments and a further update on the pending TOPA reform legislation is included...more

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Colorado’s HB25-1004: Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Vetoed by Governor Polis

In May 2025, the Colorado legislature approved House Bill 25-1004 (“HB25-1004”), titled “No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords,” a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of certain algorithmic...more

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TOPA Reform Alert

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As reported in our April 2025 Alert on March 3, 2025, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act (B26-0164), which includes proposed...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act

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Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act Into Law - On Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the POWER Act into law, expanding protections for City workers by increasing penalties for employer retaliation, extending sick leave to...more

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Purpose Built Student Accommodation and the Renters’ Rights Bill: Where Are We Now?

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As the Renters’ Rights Bill (the "Bill") makes its way through the Committee Stage of the House of Lords, its implications for student accommodation have emerged as one of the more technically difficult areas to address....more

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RealPage Opens New Front in Algorithmic Pricing Challenges with Suit Challenging Berkeley Ordinance

In the latest front of the legal battle over the use of algorithmic pricing, RealPage, Inc. (“RealPage”) has challenged an ordinance passed by the City of Berkeley banning the use of revenue management software products like...more

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Vacancy Tax on Commercial Property Proposed in California

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A recent bill introduced in the California State Senate would impose a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies. Authored by California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, SB 789 is intended to discourage...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Council to Consider Tenant Protections Bills

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Mayor Parker Announces Continued Support for SEPTA Fare Subsidies -Mayor Cherelle Parker announced plans to maintain funding for SEPTA fare subsidy programs that provide City employees and low-income residents with free rides...more

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Multifamily April Alert

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This month’s Alert updates recent housing legislation, including proposed amendments to the DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), the launch of the DC RentRegistry portal, and updates to Montgomery County's rent...more

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Can Common Interest Communities Ban Religious Displays On Doors And Doorframes?

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The Nevada legislature is currently considering a bill, SB 201, that would restrict, with certain exceptions, an association or unit’s owner who rents or leases his or her unit from prohibiting a unit’s owner or occupant of a...more

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March 2025 Multifamily Alert, Including Important Legislative and Administrative Developments

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With very active legislative sessions in the DMV region, we're providing these updates on proposed legislation and several ongoing efforts impacting the multifamily industry. ...more

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Short-Term Rental Proposal is Latest Threat to Airbnb/Vrbo Business Model

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In many states, the tide appears to be turning against short-term rentals. With restrictions on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, on the rise, businesses operating short-term rental properties are running out of...more

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The Potential of Rent Control in Rhode Island

In 2023, Providence had the largest year over year residential rent increase compared to every other major U.S. city. Rising rental rates are not isolated to the Ocean State. Median residential rent prices increased in cities...more

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Unleashing AB 2216: Will Fido Have a Leg Up on Landlords?

The California State Legislature is considering Assembly Bill (AB) 2216, a measure introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, that would force landlords to permit pets in residential rental properties. Specifically, the...more

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Longer Leases, Lower Ground Rents and Leasehold Liberation: Residential Reforms in the King’s Speech Explained

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The King’s speech announced a new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill ‘to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and tackling the exploitation of millions of...more

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“Residents First” Proposal Introduced to Cleveland City Council

This month, a proposal dubbed the “Residents First Legislative Package” (the “Proposal”) was introduced to Cleveland City Council. The Proposal is aimed at combatting vacant and dilapidated buildings in the City of Cleveland...more

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Good Cause Eviction Bill That Would Impact Hotels Being Pushed Through New York Legislature

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The New York Senate on Jan. 4, 2023, introduced the Good Cause Eviction Bill, S-305 (Bill), which effectively is written as a statewide rent control measure that impacts all housing not already subject to state rent control...more

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Recent Bills Introduced in New Jersey Address COVID-19 Real Estate Evictions and Lawsuits

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New legislation in New Jersey has been introduced that, if enacted, will impact tenants, landlords, and planned real estate developments (most commonly condominiums) in the State; one that seeks to strike a balance between...more

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New York Legislation Would Prohibit Eviction Without Good Cause

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Twenty-four members of the New York State Senate on Jan. 27, 2021, introduced S-3082, and 43 members of the New York State Assembly on Feb. 19, 2021, introduced A-5573 (collectively, the bills), which would preclude the...more

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Bill Relating to Source of Income Moves Through Iowa Legislature

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On Wednesday, February 17, SF252, a bill relating to how landlords treat sources of income in their tenant and applicant decisions, passed the Senate. The bill now moves on to the House....more

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