Major overhaul in apartment ownership law: flats could be split or merged, with faster action on unpaid common-area fees

Chelsea NYCHA redevelopment greenlit after court lifts pause

Demolition and redevelopment at the current site of Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses will move forward after a state appellate court ruling lifted a pause on the Related Companies and Essence Development-led project. The New York City Housing Authority, which partnered with private developers for the 2 billion overhaul of the sites in Chelsea, is prepared to begin re-engaging residents who remain in their units at the Fulton 11 and Chelsea Addition buildings with the goal of relocating them to make the buildings fully vacant for demolition and construction of new homes for the residents, according to an agency statement “This []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Mayor Proposes Creating Tenant Bill Of Rights, Other Protections For Renters – Block Club Chicago

The proposal would update the city’s landlord-tenant ordinance by standardizing fees and deposits, strengthening tenant rights and creating a Tenant Bill of Rights. It would also create a Bureau of Rental Housing Services within the Department of Housing to process rental complaints, investigate violations and coordinate enforcement.

There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?

The proposals were signed off by cabinet this week.

New data reveals expansion of Israeli settlement jurisdiction in West Bank

In several cases, jurisdiction areas were also divided or reorganized, allowing separate settlements to be established under distinct municipal administrations.