On September 1, a new Texas law prohibiting homeowners’ associations (HOA) from banning renters from using housing vouchers. Many, including
Category: Housing
Adding Insult to Injury
Property owners in Maui have suffered tremendously because of the recent wildfires. Now, Hawaii’s governor proposes adding insult to injury.
A Case of Temporary Sanity in Seattle
In a case of temporary sanity, the Seattle City Council recently voted down a bill that would have enacted a
The Dutch “Solution” to the Housing Crisis
In July, the Dutch Housing Minister has proposed a law that would allow municipalities to force homeowners to sell homes
Mob Rule Rules in California
In 2024, California voters will decide whether to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which prohibits municipalities from imposing rent
An Example of the Elephant in the Room
Last week, I wrote about the elephant in the room regarding the affordable housing crisis for low0income households. The media
The Elephant in the Room
We are often told that a worker making the minimum wage can’t afford the rent for an apartment. As an
Challenging the Fundamental Premises
California legislators are considering a bill that would make the “right” to housing a part of the state’s constitution. Not