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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 01/08/2026
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 17/09/2026
New Yorkers should know whether the apartment they’re looking at is real. That’s why we’re working to require apartment listings to clearly disclose when images and videos have been generated by AI. Finding a home in New York is hard enough without artificially generating more problems.
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Is That Fireplace Real or A.I.?
Listing sites are littered with homes with fake fireplaces, improved views and virtual landscaping, raising false advertising concerns.
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Thanks CAAAV for inviting me to the Chinatown Tenants Union Summer Celebration today. It was great to join tenant leaders, workers, seniors, and especially young people who fought hard for the rent freeze.
Standing for a photo with the large group of tenant leaders, workers, seniors, and young people assembled.Organizers in CAAAV shirts speaking to the crowd. A pinata box that reads "Freeze the Rent" is held up.A sign that reads "Rooted in Power!"
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Ben Chappell @benchappell.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
KC Tenants Union won a rent strike in Kansas City, in case you need good news. They are leading the way.
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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 01/09/2026
A group of Detroit tenants is challenging the way evictions are handled in court, which they hope will improve housing conditions. But landlords warn this approach could destabilize the city’s already fragile rental market. They might both be right. The latest by @amondry.bsky.social:
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Detroit tenant lawsuit seeks to block evictions in unsafe homes
The Detroit Tenants Union is suing to change how evictions are handled in court and force landlords to address unsafe housing.
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In These Times @inthesetimes.com · 19/08/2026
“These are our homes. This is how we protect each other and keep each other safe.” @lilyericksonseltz.bsky.social reports that from Vermont to Texas to Michigan, student renters are building tenant unions and challenging universities and corporate landlords alike.
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Why Tenant Unions Are Spreading Across College Campuses
Faced with aging dorms, private equity landlords and few protections, student renters are banding together.
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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · 19/08/2026
We want to hear from you 🫵 Help the Office of Housing Stability to build an Eviction Prevention Action Plan that will work for you and your neighbors. The draft plan and summary are available now in multiple languages at boston.gov/eviction-plan. Open comment closes September 18.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 19/08/2026
The response to Flock as the visible signifier of oppressive surveillance is….something. Someone should write a book about it.
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Flock Cameras Are Affecting the Housing Market: Homebuyers Are Checking Surveillance Maps, Then Canceling
Flock Safety ALPR cameras are now influencing home-buying decisions, with buyers using DeFlock to map neighborhood surveillance before scheduling showings.
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 10/08/2026
sorry to keep annoying you by plugging our site every day, it's just that people need to use it and leave reviews in order for it to be able to help people
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 10/08/2026
Moving somewhere new is incredibly stressful. Let's help each other mitigate some of that stress. Anonymously rate and review your landlord on www.rentagainstthemachine.com to let others know about your experiences, good or bad. Together, we can help each other find good places to live.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 09/08/2026
These are examples of exactly the kinds of issues we want people to be able to warn each other about when searching for a new place to live.
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Cascadia(PNW) @cascadiarevolting.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Landlord, Michael E Heijer accidentally CCed the entire Seattle city council, asking fellow landlords to testify against rental junk fee banning. Said renters who testified in favor of banning junk fees were the “unemployed left trying to stick it to the man.” Still think this isn’t a class war?
Thanks Wes;
I wrote a similar one and sent it, but didn't cc anyone as I am not sure how they treat that.
I met with Lake Union Partners yesterday and they had a group of developers speaking in front of the Seattle City Council complaining about this item. They were a handful of people who spoke against it, and then the unemployed left of course had a whole bunch of people trying to "stick it to the man" as they want other people pay for their living accommodations.
Very sad.
So, Jack, Nevin et al please keep writing more emails to them so they know that we don't like this at all and keep some pressure on them
Thanks and have a great weekend all.
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Owner, GranCorp Holdings LLC
(206) 399-4170 | www.grancorp.com
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 09/08/2026
We are putting together some quality of life improvements for the site, including updating the review form to use a rich text editor so that you can format your reviews how you'd like with as much emphasis as you need. Coming soon!
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 08/08/2026
Is your landlord a real g, or a real jerk? Let us know at www.rentagainstthemachine.com. Together, we can help each other find places to live that *don't* suck.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 31/07/2026
Let's help each other stay informed and find good places to live. RATM allows registered users to anonymously rate and review their landlord.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 07/08/2026
Stowe, Vermont votes to cap the quantity of short-term rentals like Airbnb
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After years of debate, Stowe caps short-term rentals - VTDigger
There are currently about 1,450 short-term rentals in Stowe, according to town data, but roughly 600 are considered commercial or are inactive.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 07/08/2026
Researching to find a new home can be a real pain. Let's help each other find places to live that *don't* suck.
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The House of Pod @kavehmd.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
RFK Jr is the twilight zone gremlin tearing apart our public health care infrastructure and I’m grateful to the folks at @somemorenews.bsky.social to be given a space to vent about it.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 07/08/2026
More and more landlords, both corporate and private, have decided to convert their properties to short-term rentals, limiting the amount of available housing for members of their communities. coverlyn.com/blog/why-lan...
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Why More Landlords Are Switching to Short-Term Rentals
Some landlords are converting long-term rentals into short-term rentals to up revenue and flexibility. Here's and what to know before making the switch.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 07/08/2026
Stowe, Vermont votes to cap the quantity of short-term rentals like Airbnb
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After years of debate, Stowe caps short-term rentals - VTDigger
There are currently about 1,450 short-term rentals in Stowe, according to town data, but roughly 600 are considered commercial or are inactive.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 07/08/2026
Hi! Thanks for the suggestions
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 04/08/2026
this law is grotesque, but we can help each other stay informed
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 04/08/2026
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 07/08/2026
Researching to find a new home can be a real pain. Let's help each other find places to live that *don't* suck.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 04/08/2026
Removing the "good cause" requirement leaves the door wide open for landlords to evict tenants for ostensibly any reason, putting marginalized renters even more at risk of discrimination.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 04/08/2026
New Hampshire has passed a no-fault eviction law, making it easier for landlords to evict tenants and harder for those tenants to defend themselves in court.
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Written in Granite: New Hampshire passes no-fault eviction law
Granite Staters, are you paying attention? I’ll admit this one caught me by surprise, and it now appears to affect someone I know and care deeply about.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 04/08/2026
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 04/08/2026
we're working on a few new features for the site and I'm really excited
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 02/08/2026
we got our first review since announcing beta testing, let's fucking goooooooo 🎉
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Listen I'm Scary OK @katiemcvay.cryptoanarchy.network · 01/08/2026
power has no new ideas. we can imagine a new world but, to do so, we need to ground our politics in solidarity with the unhoused
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jamie loftus @jamieloftus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
join us on patreon here: www.patreon.com/c/wetheunhou...
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We the Unhoused — creating a podcast
Get more from We the Unhoused on Patreon. creating a podcast. Support We the Unhoused and get exclusive access to their work.
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jamie loftus @jamieloftus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
today is we the unhoused’s last episode at iheart, but the show’s vital work is moving to patreon and could really use your support— here’s theo’s statement ❤️
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 27/07/2026
there's a lot of value to good reviews, too! most renters have at least one bad experience, whether it be unmaintained property, expensive rent hikes, unresponsive landlords, etc. it's a lot harder to find an affordable place with no issues & a good landlord let's help each other find those places
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Skellyton 🦇 @infinitefinite.blog · 01/08/2026
please consider following the bsky account we made for RATM to help spread the word
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 01/08/2026
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Here's an excellent summary of why we need to ban rent-gouging software used by corporate landlords. The article's findings not only apply to New Jersey, but also to any state in the country.
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New Jersey takes aim at rent-setting algorithms used by landlords
The FAIR Act aims to prevent landlords from using shared rental data and pricing software to coordinate rents and drive up housing costs.
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Activate Virginia @activateva.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
"Price said the policy could ultimately save tenants and landlords money by helping them avoid court proceedings and related fees."
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Late on rent? New Virginia law gives tenants more time and protection from eviction  • Virginia Mercury
Under previous Virginia law, tenants had five days to pay overdue rent before landlords could begin eviction proceedings.  A new law, House Bill 15, by Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, extends that gra...
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I Travel Like Sound Dog @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 27/07/2026
Landlords complaining about people using the properties the landlords rent to them is bananas.
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Maurice Mo Brown @mobreezy213.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Every New Yorker deserves a safe, stable, affordable place to live. That's worth fighting for every legislative session.
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With progressive momentum on their side, tenant advocates see hope for the REST Act next session
On the heels of the primaries, is there more of an appetite upstate for rent stabilization?
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 23/07/2026
Our administration is leading the largest and loudest tenant protection efforts in recent history here in New York. From cracking down on negligent landlords to recognizing tenant unions to tackling deceptive fees and housing scams, we're doing everything in our power to keep New Yorkers safe in their home.
New Yorkers experiencing immediate housing issues are encouraged to call 311.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 31/07/2026
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Alliance for Housing Justice @aforhj.org · 30/07/2026
"One in five older adults is a renter...most of them are severely cost-burdened." Don't you think we deserve better than this? shelterforce.org/2026/07/30/for-old…
Preview card for an article from Shelterforce (shelterforce.org), by Frances Nguyen. The publication’s logo is shown. Headline: “For Older Renters, the Housing Crisis Comes with Higher Stakes”. The text is shown over the article’s featured photograph : "Members of Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) hold a press conference for a right to counsel ordinance. Photo courtesy of SAJE
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 30/07/2026
No AI tools were used to create our site. Rent Against The Machine was created by people, for people.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 30/07/2026
No AI tools were used to create our site. Rent Against The Machine was created by people, for people.
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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
people "have money", in that they have income. but the number of people seriously burdened by their rent is the highest it's ever been. the cost of living is so much worse than it was a decade or two ago. I know multiple people making the most money they've ever made who are barely hanging on.
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Rent Against the Machine @rentagainstthemachine.com · 29/07/2026
Looking for a new place to live can be a nightmare. Help us help each other to make that process a little less scary. Anonymously rate and review your landlord on www.rentagainstthemachine.com
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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Boston remains the 3rd most expensive rental market in the United States for a one-bedroom apartment, with a median monthly rent of $2,900. Only New York City ($4,560) and San Francisco ($4,180) are more expensive.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 29/07/2026
In some U.S. markets, renters can get four-bedroom apartments for $1,500 a month. In other cities, that isn't even enough to pay for a studio apartment, according to a national RentCafe study.
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Here’s what $1,500 in rent can get you in Philly, Miami, Boston, and other cities across the country
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
My first apartment in 1994 was $350/month. Adjusting for inflation, that apartment should now rent for $744/month. It actually rents for $1500. Greed and inflation are hurting the kids, not their Starbucks lattes.
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