Heather K Way in the Media

The Washington Post January 8, 2025

Landlords are accused of colluding to raise rents. See where.

Professor Heather Way describes a "mismatch" between low-income renters' housing needs and the expensive new buildings opening in Austin.

Houston Chronicle December 17, 2024

Harris county loses while landlords cash in on a legal loophole, charts show

Professor Heather Way weighs in on a legal loophole allowing Harris County landlords to unjustly benefit from large tax cuts.

Houston Chronicle December 17, 2024

A tax loophole for landlords costs Harris County millions and is sparking law suits. Who can stop it?

Professor Heather Way provides insight into tax exemptions for housing projects and how local taxing entities could challenge that status if a project delivers no meaningful public benefit.

Houston Chronicle December 17, 2024

Secret tax cuts for landlords strip $600M from Harris County tax rolls in a ‘get-rich-quick scheme’

Professor Heather Way describes Harris County tax exemptions as a 'get-rich-quick scheme,' emphasizing the lack of political accountability for these projects.

Houston Chronicle December 12, 2024

Looking for a $1 million tax break? For a fee, these tiny Texas agencies are willing to help

A 2020 report on tax breaks provided to public facility corporations for apartment developments that was compiled by the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic led by Professor Heather Way is referenced in an article about a Texas property tax loophole.

Dallas Morning News November 15, 2024

One in five Dallas neighborhoods are in the early stages of gentrification

Professor Heather Way contributed to a report compiled by the non-profit organization Builders of Hope that is referenced in a story about gentrification in the Dallas area.

Houston Chronicle November 12, 2024

Here’s who profited as a Texas agency exploited an affordable housing loophole

A 2020 report authored by Professor Heather Way was referenced in an article about the exploitation of an affordable housing loophole.

Houston Chronicle September 24, 2024

Invitation Homes, landlord to 2,000+ homes in Houston area, agrees to $48M settlement from FTC

Professor Heather Way and the Housing Policy Clinic's January 2024 report, "Combatting Junk Fees in Texas Rental Housing," was referenced in an article about corporate landlord Invitation Homes' settlement for participating in unlawful practices including hidden fees.

KXAN April 24, 2024

Junk fees growing in Texas apartments, according to recent study

Clinical Professor Heather Way comments on the growing issue of junk fees in Texas apartments, discussing the alarming effects it is having on housing affordability.

San Antonio Express News April 23, 2024

Report: Rising number of ‘junk fees’ burden Texas renters

Clinical Professor Heather Way explains that Texas tenants often don't discover hidden fees until it's too late; Way suggests that renters ask landlords directly about any mandatory fees in writing.

San Antonio Express-News April 23, 2024

Report: Rising number of ‘junk fees’ burden Texas renters

Clinical Professor Heather Way sheds light on the lack of transparency from landlords when it comes to hidden junk fees in rental housing. A January 2024 report by Way and three students in the Housing Policy Clinic also was referenced.

ProPublica April 23, 2024

New Legislation Would Expand Access to Disaster Relief, Provide Help With Titles for Large Number of Black Landowners

Clinical Professor Heather Way comments on a new legislative package that aims to provide support and funding for heirs’ property owners.