Increasingly, housing activists are calling for housing equity. This might seem like a call for justice, but the activists use
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Friday Roundup 12-17-21
New York City is considering a law that would prohibit landlords from considering most criminal convictions while screening prospective tenants.
The Solution to the Housing Shortage
The methods for dealing with a supply shortage are well-known. Prices can be increased to curtail demand. Retailers can move
When Bribery doesn’t Work, Try Compulsion
A Senate committee in Florida recently held a hearing about the state’s lack of low-income housing. They are concerned because
Friday Roundup 12-10-21
City council members in Boulder are pushing for more housing. At a recent meeting, they demonstrated that they are a
Compromise in St. Paul
On November 2, voters in St. Paul approved a referendum to enact the nation’s most stringent rent control law. The
Friday Roundup 12-3-21
NBC news reports that in early 2020 the Trump administration gave $100 million to a federal agency for the purpose
“Just Cause” is Unjust
The city council in Ithaca, New York is considering a “good cause” (often called “just cause”) eviction ordinance. The bill