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New South Wales has caught dozens of landlords lying to evict tenants, issuing $50,000 in fines since banning no-grounds evictions last year. Smart software is helping protect renters from dishonest property owners gaming the system.
A homeowner in Bangalore just won a landmark case forcing the city development authority to pay $66,000 for failing to provide promised water, roads, and electricity. This first-of-its-kind ruling could protect thousands of other property buyers left waiting for basic services.
After a nine-year struggle, families whose homes were demolished in 2021 are finally getting justice. Kaduna's new governor is replacing what the previous administration took away.
After a nine-year battle for justice, families who lost their homes in a 2021 demolition just received new land plots from Kaduna State's governor. The compensation fulfills a promise to right the wrongs of a previous administration that gave residents just three days' notice before tearing down over 80 homes.
Nearly half a million renters are getting checks averaging $106 after a major landlord charged them hidden fees. Many eligible people don't even know money is coming their way.
A Bronx landlord who left tenants living with rats, mold, and collapsed ceilings now faces over $2.1 million in court-ordered penalties. The landmark ruling gives New York City new power to protect renters from dangerous conditions.