Les Knicks remportent le titre NBA après une longue attente, battant les Spurs de Victor Wembanyama à San Antonio. C'est leur troisième titre historique, le premier depuis 1973.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing, requiring them to find private accommodation within three months or face deportation. The policy, which would apply retrospectively, also targets EU citizens and aims to end "progressive indoctrination" in schools.
The Supreme Court ruled that co-owners of a property are considered co-landlords under the Bombay Rents Act, allowing them to initiate eviction proceedings for genuine personal need. This clarifies that exclusive ownership or formal partition is not required.
Tenants in India paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct 2% TDS on gross rent. This applies to individuals/HUFs not requiring tax audits. TDS is deducted in the last month of tenancy/financial year and deposited via Form 26QC (or Form 141 after April 2026), with Form 16C (or Form 132) issued to landlords. Non-compliance incurs interest and penalties.
Actor Troy Coward seeks compensation from WA Police for damages and health issues after a forensic investigation into a murder at his East Perth investment property in 2012-2013 left the unit severely damaged and allegedly caused health problems.
A cross-party bill in France aims to ban disposable tableware in school cafeterias, extending current plastic prohibitions. The proposal seeks to correct an 'aberration' in existing legislation, particularly as the ban on plastic containers faces legal challenges.
A cross-party bill to be debated in France's National Assembly on June 4th aims to completely ban plastic tableware in school canteens, nurseries, and maternity wards, extending current restrictions beyond food containers.
A study by the Institute for Housing and Environment (IWU) reveals that approximately 6.6 million German tenant households, or one in three, are struggling with housing costs, spending over 40% of their net income. The German Tenants' Association calls for stricter rent controls and more social housing.
Germany's proposed "Mietrecht II" law tightens regulations for landlords, including stricter rules on furnished apartment pricing, enhanced eviction protection for tenants, and caps on index rent increases. The reforms aim to address housing market pressures but face criticism from landlord associations.
A study by the Institute for Housing and Environment (IWU) for the German Tenants' Association reveals that around 6.6 million tenant households in Germany are struggling with housing costs, spending over 40% of their net income. The report highlights particular strain on low-income earners and those who have recently moved, with calls for government intervention to curb rising rents and increase social housing.
Germany's new rent law reform proposes stricter regulations for landlords, including mandatory disclosure of furnishing surcharges, limitations on index rent increases, and enhanced tenant protection against evictions. The proposed changes aim to increase tenant rights and regulate the housing market more tightly.
Hong Kong lawmakers are urging authorities to provide more timely and flexible urgent accommodation for residents displaced by new regulations targeting subdivided flats. While the Housing Bureau plans to reserve 180 transitional flats, concerns exist about the week-long review process for applicants.
A new bill in England will allow social housing landlords to evict domestic abuse perpetrators, protecting victims. It also extends the right-to-buy tenancy requirement from 3 to 10 years and aims to fix the decline in social housing.
Tenants in a Sydney social housing complex are complaining about illegal squatters taking over empty units and common areas, leaving syringes and urinating in stairwells. The housing provider, St George Community Housing, is working with police to manage the issue, while the NSW Housing Minister acknowledges the complexity.
Illegal squatters are occupying empty units and common areas in a privately run social housing complex in Redfern, Sydney, leading to tenant complaints about safety and hygiene. The housing minister acknowledged the difficulty in managing the situation.
Indian tenancy laws mandate a legal process for eviction, prohibiting landlords from forceful removal. Key steps include a written rental agreement, serving a formal eviction notice (15 days for monthly, 6 months for yearly tenancies), and adhering to specific grounds like non-payment of rent or lease expiry. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, aims to modernize these regulations.
Les San Antonio Spurs, menés par Victor Wembanyama, ont perdu le match 3 des playoffs NBA contre l'Oklahoma City Thunder (108-123). Les Spurs sont désormais menés 2-1 dans la série, malgré une entame de match prometteuse.
Félix Bingui, surnommé "Le Chat" et chef présumé du clan Yoda, est jugé à Marseille avec 19 complices pour leur implication dans un réseau de stupéfiants. Ce point de deal est au cœur d'une guerre entre le clan Yoda et la DZ Mafia.
South Korea will ease real estate transaction rules for homes with existing tenants in designated areas, allowing buyers to defer their mandatory residency until the lease ends. This measure, effective from May 29, aims to address equity concerns and practical difficulties for buyers.
Rents in Tehran have surged 30-40% year-on-year, outpacing wage growth and straining tenants. Despite government caps and loans, affordability remains a major issue, exacerbated by economic instability and the lingering threat of conflict.
The UK Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces new rules for landlords and tenants, including the requirement for landlords to provide an Information Sheet to tenants by May 31, 2026
The rising number of private renters in Britain have for too long put up with chronically insecure tenancy agreements and poor conditionsThe defining trend in British housing in recent decades has been towards private renting. The sector in England nearly doubled in size between 2004 and 2013. By 2023 almost two-fifths of households were either renting privately or socially. Meanwhile, the dream of home ownership has steadily eroded: 39% of 25- to 34-year-olds owned their home in 2023, 20 percentage points lower than the peak (59%) in 2000. Many younger adults now rent from a private landlord as the default, and expect to do so for the rest of their lives.Which is why the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act is important. Until last week, landlords could evict a tenant for requesting a reasonable repair, or challenging a rent hike. A poll in 2023 for the charity Shelter found that tenants who complained to their landlord or local authority were 159% more likely to be served a no-fault eviction notice than those who did not. The fear was that complaints could cost tenants their homes. It was customary for landlords to pre-emptively evict tenants if they wanted to raise rents. Continue reading...
England suffered four defeats in dismal Six NationsBill Sweeney says improvement not ‘one simple answer’Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff are to remain in charge of England’s men’s team despite the squad’s worst Five or Six Nations for 50 years. The Rugby Football Union has opted to back Borthwick and his lieutenants through to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia having completed what it described as “a detailed and robust review” of England’s latest campaign.Despite having lost four Five or Six Nations games in the same season for the first time since 1976, the RFU has chosen to keep faith with the Borthwick regime in the belief that things can only get better. The union has decided that sacking the head coach is not the optimal solution, having previously dispensed with Eddie Jones’s services nine months prior to the 2023 World Cup. Continue reading...
Des incidents liés à l’éjection violente de bouchons ont fait 27 victimes, dont certaines avec des séquelles irréversibles, poussant les autorités américaines à alerter les consommateurs.
