security deposits
Coverage of security deposits in the Nexus archive.
- Philly lawmakers are pushing to reduce wait times for renters fighting unfair landlords, retaliatory evictions
Philadelphia lawmakers are advancing legislation to reduce wait times for resolving landlord-tenant disputes by increasing stipends for Fair Housing Commission commissioners. The bill raises hearing payments from $85 to $100 and the annual cap from $8,500 to $14,000 to address rising case volumes linked to new renter protections. The commission, which handles cases involving unfair rental practices and retaliatory evictions, aims to expedite resolutions to protect tenant rights.
- I pay $4,000 in rent. If I stay put, how long will it take me to afford a $750,000 home?
The article discusses a person paying $4,000 in monthly rent and questioning how long it would take to afford a $750,000 home. Additional costs like movers, security deposits, and furniture are highlighted as factors when moving apartments.