Written by one of the countryrsquo;s foremost urban historians; The Great Rent Wars tells the fascinating but little-known story of the battles between landlords and tenants in the nationrsquo;s largest city from 1917 through 1929. These conflicts were triggered by the post-war housing shortage; which prompted landlords to raise rents; drove tenants to go on rent strikes; and spurred the state legislature; a conservative body dominated by upstate Republicans; to impose rent control in New York; a radical and unprecedented step that transformed landlord-tenant relations. The Great Rent Wars traces the tumultuous history of rent control in New York from its inception to its expiration as it unfolded in New York; Albany; and Washington; D.C. At the heart of this story are such memorable figures as Al Smith; Fiorello H. La Guardia; and Oliver Wendell Holmes; as well as a host of tenants; landlords; judges; and politicians who have long been forgotten. Fogelson also explores the heated debates over landlord-tenant law; housing policy; and other issues that are as controversial today as they were a century ago.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. City of Diamond Bar is great read for anyone who has lived thereBy steven hollandGreat review of the chronological history. Photos are a treasure in their own right - real gems. Good historical perspective on the transformation of a ranch to a city; perhaps not equaled anywhere in California. It is a great read on a Sunday afternoon.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Diamond BarBy E. HaffnerReally; really enjoyed reading this book and many thanks for all that provided the many pictures.