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Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord

A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Labour Donor Lord Alli in Tenant Eviction Scandal

Labour peer and major donor Lord Waheed Alli faces allegations of evicting long-term tenants from his London properties to dramatically increase rents, sparking outrage over housing ethics.

Mum's Fire Safety Hell in Manchester Flat

Exclusive: A Manchester mother's nightmare ordeal as electrical sparks from an upstairs flat ignite a major fire safety scare, exposing potential landlord negligence and leaving a family in fear.

Adelaide Tenant's Horror Find: Faeces in Rental Property

An Adelaide tenant's dream rental turned into a health hazard nightmare after discovering what appears to be human faeces and urine stains throughout the Gawler East property, exposing a growing crisis in the South Australian rental market.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Mum's £18k eviction threat over disabled son's decking

A mother in Westminster faces a staggering £18,000 bill and potential eviction after the council ordered the removal of decking she built for her disabled son, igniting a fierce debate over tenant rights and disability provisions.

Tenant accused of lying, charged £1200 for lock change

A London rental dispute turns nasty as an estate agent accuses a tenant of fabricating reasons to break her contract, then charges her £1,200 for a full lock replacement. The tenant shares the shocking email exchange.

Kitchen Locked Behind Hidden Door in London Flat Nightmare

A London tenant's dream move turned into a surreal nightmare when she discovered her kitchen was completely inaccessible due to a mysterious hidden door mechanism. The bizarre architectural flaw left her unable to cook or access appliances for days.

Tenant outsmarts letting agent in contract rule dispute

A UK tenant was accused of breaking a strict tenancy rule, but the letting agent overlooked a crucial detail in the contract, leading to a dramatic reversal. Discover how the story unfolded and the important lesson for renters and agents alike.

'UK's Worst Landlord' Sells Gypsy Traveller Camp

Notorious landlord Lawrence Gibbons, dubbed Britain's worst, sparks outrage with plans to sell a woodland Gypsy Traveller camp in Kent. Residents face eviction as the site, plagued by poor conditions, goes on the market.

SF landlord evicts tenants over MAGA and Israel support

A San Francisco landlord faces accusations of political discrimination after allegedly evicting tenants for their conservative MAGA views and support for Israel. The case raises serious questions about tenant rights and political bias in the housing marke

Tenants evicted over 'ridiculous' landlord demand

A group of furious tenants have been ordered to leave their rental property after the landlord cited an unusual and controversial reason for eviction. Residents slam the decision as 'unfair' and 'nonsensical'.

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