Tenants

New Rent Cap Law Offers Hope to Washington Tenants Facing Rising Costs

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LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Recent legislation in Washington State aiming to control rent increases has provided relief to tenants in manufactured home communities, sparking discussions about housing stability and affordability. Engrossed House Bill 1217, which came into effect on May 7, limits annual rent increases to either 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, and caps increases under manufactured/mobiles homes at 5%. Nancy DeWester, who resides at Martha Lake Mobile Manor, expressed gratitude for the new law that stands to protect residents from steep rent hikes. Having moved to her home 15 years ago, DeWester … Read more

Fort Worth Tenants Take Legal Action Against Apartment Complex After Devastating Fire

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Fort Worth, Texas – Tenants displaced from The Cooper apartment complex have filed a lawsuit following a devastating six-alarm fire that occurred weeks ago. The fire has left many residents in turmoil, unable to access their homes and belongings. For over a month, affected residents have staged protests outside the Fort Worth complex, demanding access to retrieve personal items from their apartments. These tenants are frustrated and seek accountability from the property management, claiming they have been left in the dark about their living situation and potential next steps. The situation escalated dramatically when the … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Virginia Landlord Ordered to Pay $750,000 for Racial Discrimination Against Lakefront Tenants

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Penhook, VA — In a profound case underscoring pervasive issues of racial discrimination, a Franklin County landlord faced severe legal repercussions after evicting two families from her lakefront property upon discovering one family member’s racial identity. The families, who endured significant emotional distress from their abrupt eviction, were awarded a substantial sum by a jury in a discrimination lawsuit. The lawsuit originated from an incident at the Lazy Cove Campground at Smith Mountain Lake in April 2020. Angela and Damien Smith, along with their young son, sought a lakeside retreat, renting a camper close to … Read more

Denver Jury Awards $13.5 Million to Tenants in Historic Habitability Lawsuit Against Apartment Complex

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Denver, CO – A Denver jury this week awarded approximately $13.5 million to former residents of a troubled apartment complex after concluding that the complex’s owners and managers had violated Colorado’s housing laws. This decision concluded a class action lawsuit brought against the Mint Urban Infinity apartment complex, located near Louisiana Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, and involved more than 2,000 tenants who lived there during the relevant period from October 22, 2018, to June 28, 2022. According to the verdict, the tenants will receive a 31.42% reduction in rent per unit per month for the … Read more