A proposed federal policy to impose a two-year cap on rental assistance is drawing sharp criticism from housing advocates, landlords, and researchers—who warn it could destabilize affordable housing for millions of Americans. Policy Under Review The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is exploring a controversial shift that would cap participation in Section 8…

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The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) recently approved increases of 2.75% for one-year leases and 5.25% for two-year leases on the city’s rent-stabilized apartments, effective this fall. While tenants’ advocates have been quick to decry these hikes as burdensome, the reality for small multifamily property owners — many of whom are mom-and-pop landlords…

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