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April 24, 2024

Philadelphia man sees 'big win' in squatter lawsuit against Airbnb, though legal battle continues a year later

A year later, the legal battle between Pennsylvania landlord Joseph Foresta and Airbnb continues. He sued the company after a squatter refused to leave his property after his stay.

April 22, 2024

As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

March 21, 2024

US affordable housing shortage sparks resurgence of single-room ‘micro-apartments'

The U.S. is facing a significant shortage of affordable housing. This has resulted in a resurgence of single-room ‘micro-apartments' across the country.

March 14, 2024

Reddit users defend person who locked parents and pregnant sister out of home: 'I tip my hat to you'

A Reddit user changed the locks to their house after they found out that their parents, who rent the in-law apartment, were planning on letting their pregnant older sister move in.

March 1, 2024

Squatters opening strip clubs and drug-fueled party houses shows freeloader tactic evolution: Squatter hunter

Homeowners need to adapt to the evolving tactics of squatters to protect their property from unwanted residents, said Flash Shelton a handyman-turned-squatter hunter.

February 21, 2024

Puerto Rico sees push for tigher regulations on short-term housing rentals, report says

Activists in Puerto Rico are advocating for stricter regulations on short-term rentals due to concerns about displaced renters and rising housing costs.

February 16, 2024

Handyman-turned-squatter hunter says Atlanta squatter crisis ‘terrorist act’ that calls for National Guard

Flash Shelton, a handyman-turned-squatter hunter, said the laws around squatting need to change as unwanted residents continue to wreak havoc in Atlanta-area communities.

February 7, 2024

Rising rent prices push record number of Americans toward housing crisis, prompting legislative action

U.S. lawmakers are taking action to address the housing crisis, proposing measures such as eviction protections, zoning reforms and rent increase caps.

December 8, 2023

Banned! Man asks others on Reddit if he was wrong to object to his son-in-law living at his home

A man on Reddit had a startling change of heart regarding the issue of allowing his daughter, her husband and their child to move in with him. A psychologist and others weighed in.

November 7, 2023

What’s cheaper, Airbnb or a hotel? The shocking answer

Alternatives to traditional hotels like Airbnb once were affordable but now see sky-high costs across the board. Here's how to pay less next time you travel.