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Air-con row between night-shift nurse and HDB landlord ends with $1,536 court award for tenant

A dispute over daytime air-conditioning use escalated into harassment, an early termination of the tenancy and, eventually, the Small Claims Tribunals.
A dispute over daytime air-conditioning use escalated into harassment, an early termination of the tenancy and, eventually, the Small Claims Tribunals.

Supermarket and minimart chain Hao Mart faces fifth High Court lawsuit

Hao Mart has been grappling with widening losses and a shrinking store network. 
Hao Mart has been grappling with widening losses and a shrinking store network. 

New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory

Hundreds of tenants who crowded into a Manhattan museum auditorium cheered and blew whistles at the result.
Hundreds of tenants who crowded into a Manhattan museum auditorium cheered and blew whistles at the result.

Sicily By Car founder under police protection after arson attacks

Russia’s Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families

On May 25, Putin also signed a decree indefinitely extending rental rights for state land for those fighting in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.
On May 25, Putin also signed a decree indefinitely extending rental rights for state land for those fighting in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

People asking for jobs on a street where labourers and migrant workers usually gather for odd jobs, near the border with Hebei province in Beijing in April 2022.
People asking for jobs on a street where labourers and migrant workers usually gather for odd jobs, near the border with Hebei province in Beijing in April 2022.

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Tourists stand on a bridge in Girona, Spain, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Tourists stand on a bridge in Girona, Spain, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

More F&B, greenery to cater to CBD workers as demand for premium offices grows

(Clockwise from left) Artist impressions of The Clifford at Raffles Place, Capital Tower’s Urban Plaza, and City Developments Limited's Union Square.
(Clockwise from left) Artist impressions of The Clifford at Raffles Place, Capital Tower’s Urban Plaza, and City Developments Limited's Union Square.

As Clementi Mall changes hands, residents worry over dwindling diversity

A recent influx of foreign investors and businesses is changing Singapore’s retail landscape, with local businesses concerned that they will be pressured by rising rents.
A recent influx of foreign investors and businesses is changing Singapore’s retail landscape, with local businesses concerned that they will be pressured by rising rents.

Thai home buyers pull back as ‘Generation Rent’ gains ground

The trend suggests that Thais still want a home, but are increasingly changing how they plan to secure one.
The trend suggests that Thais still want a home, but are increasingly changing how they plan to secure one.

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