Squatters Reform News Today

New York State housing advocates say they are furious about the so-called "good cause eviction bill" in the new state budget. It grants tenant protections to people in New York City but all other municipalities will need to opt in. It also requires renters to know their landlords portfolio to determine eligibility for "good cause" eviction protections and the information can be hard to find. ...

Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this years session, but said easing the states housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed during the short legislative session will send a total of $376 million to address the states housing shortage, including Senate Bill 1530 and Senate Bill 1537, priorities for Gov. Tina Kotek. ...

A new report shows Montana has the nations most rapidly rising homeless population. Advocates for more affordable housing call the situation critical. One Kalispell-based shelter is asking for state funding to expand, and do what it can to help. ...

A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for Johnson v. ...

Georgia lawmakers appear to be taking a major step toward safeguarding property owners against people who occupy homes or apartments illegally, with whats known as the Squatters Reform Act. House Bill 1017 passed unanimously in both the Georgia House and Senate. It would make illegally occupying personal property a criminal matter, rather than a civil case. ...