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Jacksonville Area Legal Aid has launched an online portal called the Jacksonville/Duval Rental Registry to help tenants research property history. The tool allows users to search for reported code violations and eviction filings associated with specific rental properties.

City officials and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have launched a new website, jaxstablehousing.org, to provide transparency for renters. The tool allows users to search for property-specific code enforcement records and eviction history to help inform their housing decisions.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have partnered to launch a new database that provides residents with access to code enforcement history and eviction data. The initiative aims to empower renters with information while providing a centralized list of local resources for legal and rental assistance.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have launched a new database to help renters identify potential habitability issues in rental units. The tool provides access to public records regarding code violations and evictions, though it does not function as a formal city-mandated rental license or registration program.

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid has launched a new online registry that allows tenants to search for past code enforcement violations and eviction histories at rental properties. While the tool provides significant transparency, officials note that it does not require landlords to register their properties due to state-level legal limitations.

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid has debuted a new online tool that allows renters to check for past code violations and eviction histories at rental properties. The registry is part of a broader effort to improve housing transparency in a city with high rates of eviction filings.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have launched an online portal called jaxstablehousing.org to provide transparency for renters. The tool allows tenants to search for property-specific information, including histories of code enforcement violations and eviction filings.

The National Association of Home Builders is tracking the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which proposes significant reforms to federal environmental permitting processes. If passed, the bill could reduce development delays by modifying National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act requirements.

A new report highlights that approximately one-third of U.S. states passed significant housing reforms in 2026, often building upon the momentum of the federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. These state-level changes focus on zoning amendments, permit process reforms, and building code updates to address housing shortages.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now in the implementation phase, introducing 12 new programs and significant regulatory changes. Notably, Section 405 of the act aims to make the HUD Housing Choice Voucher program more attractive to landlords by streamlining administrative processes.

A significant new ordinance in Philadelphia, the Safe Healthy Homes Act, took effect on November 1, 2026. The law introduces strict protections against tenant retaliation and mandates new compliance obligations for property managers and owners.

Rental property owners seeking compensation for losses during the 2020-2021 federal eviction moratorium are facing a narrowing window for legal action. With the six-year statute of limitations now active, landlords are being advised to evaluate their eligibility for ongoing class action efforts.

A federal judge has allowed renters to proceed with discovery against landlords in an antitrust class action targeting Yardi's rent-setting software. This decision keeps the pressure on multifamily operators using algorithmic pricing tools.

Effective October 1, 2026, Florida Statute §817.537 classifies the use of fraudulent information or forged documents to secure a rental property as a third-degree felony. This legislation provides landlords with a legal pathway to treat such fraud as a non-curable lease violation, allowing for immediate termination of the rental agreement.

Despite rumors regarding the end of Section 8, federal funding remains in place through at least December 11, 2026. While the Emergency Housing Voucher program is sunsetting, standard Housing Choice Voucher contracts remain unaffected.