Housing Is A Human Right
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Housing Is A Human Right is the housing advocacy division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. We fight for what's right! https://www.housingisahumanright.org/
Anti-rent control arguments are outdated and wrong.
Only rent control urgently protects tenants against predatory landlords.
Rent control works!
Only rent control urgently protects tenants against predatory landlords.
Rent control works!
Rent stabilization’s record of success in the US contradicts R.I. critics’ concerns - The Boston Globe
It can be an effective approach to the challenges Providence renters face, as it has been in other cities, writes professor of urban planning.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Anti-rent control arguments are outdated and wrong.
Only rent control urgently protects tenants against predatory landlords.
Rent control works!
Only rent control urgently protects tenants against predatory landlords.
Rent control works!
Corporate landlords have also financed anti-rent control campaigns in California and throughout the country.
Only rent control will rein in the predatory business practices of Big Real Estate.
Only rent control will rein in the predatory business practices of Big Real Estate.
Atlanta Is Challenging Big Corporate Landlords Without Waiting on Trump
The metro area has some of America’s highest rates of institutional home ownership, and local governments are pushing back
www.bloomberg.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Corporate landlords have also financed anti-rent control campaigns in California and throughout the country.
Only rent control will rein in the predatory business practices of Big Real Estate.
Only rent control will rein in the predatory business practices of Big Real Estate.
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The Briefing: More Affordable Housing, the American Way, Extravagant Billionaires
This week, The Briefing examines the longtime need for affordable housing, the American Way, and extravagant billionaires.
housingishumanright.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Read the newest edition of The Briefing!
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We applaud the San Leandro City Council for adopting a rent stabilization ordinance earlier this month.
Only rent regulations will urgently protect tenants against predatory landlords.
Only rent regulations will urgently protect tenants against predatory landlords.
San Leandro and Hayward rent stabilization updates | Tri City Voice
San Leandro and Hayward rent stabilization updates: Community members speak for and against proposed changes
tricityvoice.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We applaud the San Leandro City Council for adopting a rent stabilization ordinance earlier this month.
Only rent regulations will urgently protect tenants against predatory landlords.
Only rent regulations will urgently protect tenants against predatory landlords.
We applaud tenants and activists in Columbia, Missouri, for taking on Big Real Estate!
It's another example of why we need rent control and other tenant protections to stop predatory business practices.
It's another example of why we need rent control and other tenant protections to stop predatory business practices.
Columbia mobile home residents launch tenants union, demand negotiations with corporate owner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents from three Columbia mobile home parks publicly launched a tenants union Sunday, calling on their corporate landlord to negotiate over rising costs, safety concerns, and…
abc17news.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
We applaud tenants and activists in Columbia, Missouri, for taking on Big Real Estate!
It's another example of why we need rent control and other tenant protections to stop predatory business practices.
It's another example of why we need rent control and other tenant protections to stop predatory business practices.
Thanks to David Vanguard for publishing an excellent analysis of one of our recent articles.
Check it out!
Check it out!
A Warning Ignored: How a 2016 Housing Forecast Came to Haunt the Present Crisis - Davis Vanguard
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell warned in 2016 that the imbalance between demand for low- and middle-income housing and the overwhelming share of new luxury apartment construction would deepen…
davisvanguard.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Thanks to David Vanguard for publishing an excellent analysis of one of our recent articles.
Check it out!
Check it out!
ICYMI: Thanks to CityWatch LA for running our important article about the need to build more affordable housing -- first and foremost.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Zillow’s Chief Economist is Still Right About the Dire Need for More A
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
www.citywatchla.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
ICYMI: Thanks to CityWatch LA for running our important article about the need to build more affordable housing -- first and foremost.
It's a must-read!
It's a must-read!
Californians are dealing with little to no pay increases, but still have to pay exorbitant rents.
In addition to paying high rents, people need better wages to save for the future, to pay for medications, to pay for food, etc.
Affordable housing is crucial for one's well-being.
In addition to paying high rents, people need better wages to save for the future, to pay for medications, to pay for food, etc.
Affordable housing is crucial for one's well-being.
California rent hikes often outpace pay raises
A 9-metro median 5.4%-a-year wage gain outpaced California’s 4.8% rent hikes in 2019-24.
www.ocregister.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Californians are dealing with little to no pay increases, but still have to pay exorbitant rents.
In addition to paying high rents, people need better wages to save for the future, to pay for medications, to pay for food, etc.
Affordable housing is crucial for one's well-being.
In addition to paying high rents, people need better wages to save for the future, to pay for medications, to pay for food, etc.
Affordable housing is crucial for one's well-being.
ICYMI: A Zillow chief economist is still right about the dire need to build more affordable housing.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong, which has hurt the rest of us.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong, which has hurt the rest of us.
Zillow Chief Economist is Still Right about Building More Affordable Housing
Nearly 10 years ago, on July 28, 2016, Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell released a “Zillow analysis” about the kinds of apartments…
housinghumanrt.medium.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
ICYMI: A Zillow chief economist is still right about the dire need to build more affordable housing.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong, which has hurt the rest of us.
Big Real Estate and YIMBYs got it all wrong, which has hurt the rest of us.
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!