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Tenant Lawsuits Offer Rare Glimpse Into an L.A. Landlord’s ‘Cash for Keys’ Operation

Records reveal a laser-like focus on buying out tenants from rent-controlled buildings. Residents say they were misled and threatened with deportation.

Capital & Main · Oct 12

Cleveland man tries to check into his local Wyndham hotel for a staycation. Then he finds out he’s not allowed to stay there

He allegedly didn’t get a refund.

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

You Rent a House for 3 Years Hoping to Buy It — What Happens to Your Money If You Can’t Get the Mortgage?

Imagine spending three years renting a house, believing every payment brings you closer to owning it. You’ve paid extra each month, handed over thousands upfront, and planned your family’s future around staying there.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 12

HMV to close Oxford Street store three years after reopening historic site

The group said landlords have proposed doubling the rent on the site at 363 Oxford Street and is also facing a bill for renovation works.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

HMV to close flagship Oxford Street store due to soaring rent

Entertaiment retailer is searching for a new location in London’s West End

The Independent UK · Oct 12

HMV to close flagship Oxford Street store blaming soaring rent demand

HMV makes closure announcement three years after reopening historic London site

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Jeff Bezos says he gets why socialism is surging—but politicians blaming ‘greedy landlords’ have housing all wrong

A record 43% of Americans now view socialism favorably. The Amazon founder blames government policy for the housing crunch and holds up Austin, where rents have fallen, as proof that building more works.

Fortune · Oct 12

Which European countries are hit the hardest by annual rent inflation and why?

Rent prices have risen significantly across Europe, and in particular in Romania and Croatia in recent periods. Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual rent inflation with a focus on these two countries.

Euronews · Oct 12

7 Clauses to Read Slowly Before You Sign an Indian Rent Agreement

The Lock-In Period and Early Exit PenaltyMost agreements have a lock-in clause, typically six to eleven months, during which neither party can terminate without paying a penalty. The penalty is not standardised. Some landlords write it as two months' rent; others write it as the rent for the entire remaining…

Times Life · Oct 12

How to Register a Rent Agreement in India and Why 11 Months Is the Magic Number

The 11-Month Rule Is Not a Tradition, It Is a Legal WorkaroundUnder the Registration Act, 1908, any lease agreement for immovable property that runs for 12 months or longer must be compulsorily registered with the Sub-Registrar's office. An unregistered lease of 12 months or more is not merely informal, it…

Times Life · Oct 12