Rochelle Street looks like an ordinary row house at first glance. Backed against a hillside in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of ...

The township council passed an ordinance in July that will take effect January 1. It requires landlords to have all rental properties inspected annually at a cost of $100 per unit. In addition, the ...

A sampling of the stories NPR staff believe made some of the deepest ripples this year — reminders of what rigorous, compassionate journalism can do, and why the work remains as urgent as ever.

Think “my land, my rules”? Not always. Local codes, HOA bylaws, and state laws mean fines for surprises like tall grass, DIY ...

We can upkeep homes without punishing low-income residents. Here are some lessons for change, and cities already doing that ...

We saw Gov. Gavin Newsom sign four bills in 2025 that affect HOAs. One took effect July 1, and the other three kick in on Jan ...