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Blackstone spent millions to kill the expansion of rent control in California -- so it could keep charging unfair, wildly inflated rents.
Only rent control reins in corporate landlord greed.
Only rent control reins in corporate landlord greed.
Blackstone settles with Department of Justice in RealPage lawsuit
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Justice announced that it had reached a settlement in its lawsuit against the private equity landlord Blackstone’s LivCor subsidiary.
pestakeholder.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Blackstone spent millions to kill the expansion of rent control in California -- so it could keep charging unfair, wildly inflated rents.
Only rent control reins in corporate landlord greed.
Only rent control reins in corporate landlord greed.
ICYMI: Read our very important op-ed at Commons Dreams.
Rent control is the American Way!
Rent control is the American Way!
Rent Control Is the American Way | Common Dreams
Taking care of each other is a part of the American way. Politicians doing the right thing on the behalf of vulnerable tenants is also a part of the American way.
www.commondreams.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ICYMI: Read our very important op-ed at Commons Dreams.
Rent control is the American Way!
Rent control is the American Way!
A Zillow chief economist is still right about making the construction of affordable housing a top priority.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong -- with disastrous results for the rest of us.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong -- with disastrous results for the rest of us.
Zillow’s Chief Economist is Still Right About the Dire Need for More Affordable Housing
In 2016, Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell said the construction of affordable housing needed to be a top priority. She's still right.
www.housingisahumanright.org
February 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
A Zillow chief economist is still right about making the construction of affordable housing a top priority.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong -- with disastrous results for the rest of us.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong -- with disastrous results for the rest of us.
ICYMI: Read our super important op-ed at the Davis Vanguard.
Rent control save lives!
Rent control save lives!
Op-ed | Politicians Must Pass Rent Control to Save Lives - Davis Vanguard
Politicians must pass rent regulations to protect public health and save lives, as high rents are linked to homelessness and higher mortality rates, and corporate landlords are using predatory…
davisvanguard.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
ICYMI: Read our super important op-ed at the Davis Vanguard.
Rent control save lives!
Rent control save lives!
The newest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page!
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The newest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page!
Billionaire corporate landlords charge outrageous rents so they can live extravagant lifestyles.
Like billionaire Steve Schwarzman, who just finished renovating another one of his lavish mansions.
Like billionaire Steve Schwarzman, who just finished renovating another one of his lavish mansions.
Blackstone CEO’s Wiltshire estate is finally finished, but Trump won’t be visiting
Local planning records show Stephen Schwarzman plans to throw a Halloween party each year in rural England, but authorities note there won’t be a golf course or visit from the US president
www.fnlondon.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Billionaire corporate landlords charge outrageous rents so they can live extravagant lifestyles.
Like billionaire Steve Schwarzman, who just finished renovating another one of his lavish mansions.
Like billionaire Steve Schwarzman, who just finished renovating another one of his lavish mansions.
YIMBYs' pro-gentrification, pro-Big Real Estate, trickle-down housing push has always been flawed -- and harmful.
We've been writing about it for years.
Here's a must-read article.
We've been writing about it for years.
Here's a must-read article.
Finally, a media breakthrough of the pro-Yimby narrative that has dominated press and politics - 48 hills
The Washington Post, of all places, runs a story on a new study debunking the idea that more market-rate housing will bring down prices
48hills.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
YIMBYs' pro-gentrification, pro-Big Real Estate, trickle-down housing push has always been flawed -- and harmful.
We've been writing about it for years.
Here's a must-read article.
We've been writing about it for years.
Here's a must-read article.
Politicians need to back up tenant protections with strong enforcement.
Protections are nothing without government enforcing them.
Protections are nothing without government enforcing them.
No rent gouging fines
New LA rent gouging enforcement tools aren’t used
laist.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Politicians need to back up tenant protections with strong enforcement.
Protections are nothing without government enforcing them.
Protections are nothing without government enforcing them.
The newest edition of The Briefing!
And be sure to subscribe -- it's free.
And be sure to subscribe -- it's free.
The Briefing: Rent Control Saves Lives, Dark Money, Exclusive Information Hub
The Briefing explains how rent control protects the public's health and delves into Big Real Estate's dark money.
housingishumanright.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 AM
The newest edition of The Briefing!
And be sure to subscribe -- it's free.
And be sure to subscribe -- it's free.
Thanks to LA Progressive for picking up our op-ed about the long tradition of rent control in America.
Tenants need to be protected through rent control more than ever.
Tenants need to be protected through rent control more than ever.
www.laprogressive.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Thanks to LA Progressive for picking up our op-ed about the long tradition of rent control in America.
Tenants need to be protected through rent control more than ever.
Tenants need to be protected through rent control more than ever.
Thanks to Common Dreams for running our very important op-ed about rent control.
Rent control is the American way!
Rent control is the American way!
Rent Control Is the American Way | Common Dreams
Taking care of each other is a part of the American way. Politicians doing the right thing on the behalf of vulnerable tenants is also a part of the American way.
www.commondreams.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Thanks to Common Dreams for running our very important op-ed about rent control.
Rent control is the American way!
Rent control is the American way!
Thanks to CityWatch LA for publishing our very important article about the multi-pronged approach to address the housing affordability crisis.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Rent Control is One Part of the Answer
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
www.citywatchla.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Thanks to CityWatch LA for publishing our very important article about the multi-pronged approach to address the housing affordability crisis.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Read the newest edition of The Briefing at Substack, where we write about housing news from the activist-tenant perspective.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
The Briefing: Rent Control is Part of the Answer, Worst Landlords, Palm Springs Shadiness
The Briefing takes a look at the '3 Ps,' a worst landlord list in New York, and a shady landlord in Palm Springs.
housingishumanright.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Read the newest edition of The Briefing at Substack, where we write about housing news from the activist-tenant perspective.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Thanks to Davis Vanguard for publishing our very important op-ed about the need for rent control.
Check it out now!
Check it out now!
Op-ed | Politicians Must Pass Rent Control to Save Lives - Davis Vanguard
Politicians must pass rent regulations to protect public health and save lives, as high rents are linked to homelessness and higher mortality rates, and corporate landlords are using predatory…
davisvanguard.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Thanks to Davis Vanguard for publishing our very important op-ed about the need for rent control.
Check it out now!
Check it out now!
Thanks to CityWatch LA for publishing our important article on Big Real Estate's use of campaign cash to kill tenant protections.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Corporate Landlords Delivered Big Cash to Little-Known California Apar
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
www.citywatchla.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Thanks to CityWatch LA for publishing our important article on Big Real Estate's use of campaign cash to kill tenant protections.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Rent control is one part of the answer.
Politicians need to implement the "3 Ps."
Read our article for the details.
Politicians need to implement the "3 Ps."
Read our article for the details.
Rent Control is One Part of the Answer
Rent control is a key component of a multi-pronged approach to address the housing affordability and homelessness crises.
www.housingisahumanright.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Rent control is one part of the answer.
Politicians need to implement the "3 Ps."
Read our article for the details.
Politicians need to implement the "3 Ps."
Read our article for the details.
A must-read about the shady dealings of corporate landlords and the California Apartment Association.
Check it out now!
Check it out now!
Corporate Landlords Delivered Big Cash to Little-Known California Apartment Association Committee in 2025
In 2025, corporate landlords delivered major cash to a little-known California Apartment Association committee to buy political influence.
www.housingisahumanright.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A must-read about the shady dealings of corporate landlords and the California Apartment Association.
Check it out now!
Check it out now!
ICYMI: Read the newest edition of The Briefing.
And subscribe while you're there -- it's free!
And subscribe while you're there -- it's free!
The Briefing: Corporate Cash, Santa Barbara Rent Freeze, YIMBYs Oppose Inclusionary Zoning
The Briefing takes a look at corporate cash, a rent freeze in Santa Barbara, and YIMBYs opposing inclusionary zoning.
housingishumanright.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
ICYMI: Read the newest edition of The Briefing.
And subscribe while you're there -- it's free!
And subscribe while you're there -- it's free!
Once again, a predatory landlord is pulling shady moves at a mobile home park -- this time, it's happening in California.
Mobile home parks need strong tenant protections, including rent control.
Mobile home parks need strong tenant protections, including rent control.
Residents allege illegal rent notice practices at Palm Springs mobile home park
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Homeowners at a Palm Springs mobile home park claim management violated local rent control laws by failing to properly notify residents of a 2026 rent increase.…
kesq.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Once again, a predatory landlord is pulling shady moves at a mobile home park -- this time, it's happening in California.
Mobile home parks need strong tenant protections, including rent control.
Mobile home parks need strong tenant protections, including rent control.
New York City has come up with a "100 Worst Landlords" list, holding those landlords publicly accountable.
It's something other cities across the country should do.
It's something other cities across the country should do.
NYC Public Advocate Unveils Annual Worst Landlord Watchlist: Top Two Have Most Violations In History
Press Release, January 21st, 2026
advocate.nyc.gov
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
New York City has come up with a "100 Worst Landlords" list, holding those landlords publicly accountable.
It's something other cities across the country should do.
It's something other cities across the country should do.
Sky-high rents = higher mortality rates.
Politicians must quickly pass rent control to save the lives of the poor and middle and working class.
Politicians must quickly pass rent control to save the lives of the poor and middle and working class.
Unaffordable Rents Linked to More Deaths, Says Eviction Lab
Eviction Lab finds that unaffordable rents are linked to higher mortality rates, underlining the urgent need for rent control.
www.housingisahumanright.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Sky-high rents = higher mortality rates.
Politicians must quickly pass rent control to save the lives of the poor and middle and working class.
Politicians must quickly pass rent control to save the lives of the poor and middle and working class.
Experts at Open Markets Institute say tenants must be protected by rent regulations.
It's the only tool that will effectively rein in predatory landlords.
It's the only tool that will effectively rein in predatory landlords.
Rent-Stabilization Laws Are Essential for Protecting Tenants, Say Experts
A white paper published in the Harvard Business Review says rent-stabilization laws will help fix the housing affordability crisis.
www.housingisahumanright.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Experts at Open Markets Institute say tenants must be protected by rent regulations.
It's the only tool that will effectively rein in predatory landlords.
It's the only tool that will effectively rein in predatory landlords.
Read the latest edition of The Briefing at our Substack page.
And remember to subscribe -- it's free!
And remember to subscribe -- it's free!
The Briefing: Corporate Cash, Santa Barbara Rent Freeze, YIMBYs Oppose Inclusionary Zoning
The Briefing takes a look at corporate cash, a rent freeze in Santa Barbara, and YIMBYs opposing inclusionary zoning.
housingishumanright.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Read the latest edition of The Briefing at our Substack page.
And remember to subscribe -- it's free!
And remember to subscribe -- it's free!
We need a global, people-power movement to stand up to Big Real Estate and pass housing policies that help the poor and middle and working class, who are drowning under sky-high rents.
Protect tenants. Preserve existing affordable housing. Produce new affordable and homeless housing. #3ps
Protect tenants. Preserve existing affordable housing. Produce new affordable and homeless housing. #3ps
Kasoa tenants protest unjustified rent hikes
enants at Kasoa within the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region have expressed anger over what they describe as unfair and unjustified rent increases by landlords, despite signs of…
www.ghanaweb.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We need a global, people-power movement to stand up to Big Real Estate and pass housing policies that help the poor and middle and working class, who are drowning under sky-high rents.
Protect tenants. Preserve existing affordable housing. Produce new affordable and homeless housing. #3ps
Protect tenants. Preserve existing affordable housing. Produce new affordable and homeless housing. #3ps