A bill that would give property owners who are dealing with squatters more right has reached its final hurdles after Gov. Kemp signed the act into law on Wednesday.
New York State housing advocates say they are furious about the so-called "good cause eviction bill" in the new state budget. It grants tenant protections to people in New York City but all other municipalities will need to opt in. It also requires renters to know their landlord s portfolio to determine eligibility for "good cause" eviction protections and the information can be hard to find. .
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year s session, but said easing the state s housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed during the short legislative session will send a total of $376 million to address the state s housing shortage, including Senate Bill 1530 and Senate Bill 1537, priorities for Gov. Tina Kotek. .