{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Private Equity Stakeholder Project"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":284,"relation":"eq"},"page":15,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=private-equity-stakeholder-project&page=15","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"pestake-000260","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/pestake-000260","title":"philadelphia_appendix-b-d1763b657926c26d.pdf","publisher":{"name":"Private Equity Stakeholder Project","organization":"private-equity-stakeholder-project"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://pestakeholder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Philadelphia_Appendix-B.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed"],"summary":{"text":"The document is an appendix listing private equity ownership of healthcare providers in Philadelphia. It categorizes companies by service type—such as physical therapy, behavioral health, and dental care—and identifies the associated private equity firms and the count of their local facilities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Physical therapy is a significant area of private equity investment in Philadelphia, with Ivy Rehab (owned by Waud Capital Partners) operating 145 locations and ATI Physical Therapy (owned by Advent International) operating 62 locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Behavioral health services show diverse private equity ownership, with Lifestance Health (TPG, Summit Partners, Silversmith Capital Partners) having 30 locations and Sevita (Centerbridge Partners, Vistria Group) having 19 locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The dental care sector includes several private equity-backed providers, such as Dental Care Alliance (Harvest Partners) with 25 locations, ProSmile (TriSpan) with 18, and Aspen Dental (Ares Management, Leonard Green & Partners) with 15.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Home health and hospice services are widely distributed among private equity firms, with AccentCare (Advent International) and Senior Helpers (Waud Capital Partners) each operating 10 locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document identifies former private equity ownership of hospitals, specifically Crozer Health (formerly Leonard Green & Partners until 2021) and Hahnemann University Hospital (formerly Philadelphia Academic Health System until 2019).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Other specialized healthcare services under private equity ownership include US Digestive Health (Amulet Capital Partners, Ashlar Capital) with 42 gastroenterology locations and Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (Linden Capital, Audax Private Equity, Frazier Healthcare Partners) with 43 orthopedics locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000260#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Pennsylvania","New Jersey"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":[]},{"id":"pestake-000278","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/pestake-000278","title":"TOOLS FOR TACKLING CORPORATE LANDLORDS","publisher":{"name":"Private Equity Stakeholder Project","organization":"private-equity-stakeholder-project"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://pestakeholder.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/State-Preemption-Report_v4.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report argues that state preemption—where state law supersedes local ordinances—is frequently used to block municipal efforts to regulate corporate landlords, particularly private equity firms. It highlights that while 'home-rule' states offer more local autonomy than 'Dillon's rule' states, state governments can still override local housing policies. Using examples from California, Florida, and Illinois, the document demonstrates how preemption limits rent control, eviction protections, and inclusionary zoning, often influenced by corporate lobbying. The authors conclude that housing advocates must focus on state-level legislative changes and coalition building to abrogate these preemptions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Private equity firms are identified as a significant threat to housing stability because they prioritize high returns—typically at least 15%—within short timeframes of 3-5 years, leading them to maximize revenue by deferring maintenance and increasing tenant fees.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"State preemption is often driven by corporate lobbying and campaign contributions, allowing institutional investors to operate in residential environments with minimal tenant protections.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A 2020 Urban Institute report found that 33 states have passed preemption laws blocking local affordable housing policies, most commonly targeting rent regulations and inclusionary zoning.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In California, the state's suspension of preemption for certain eviction protections during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed over 30 cities and counties to implement local rent freezes and utility shutoff bans, though many were later rolled back due to laws like the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Florida's legal framework severely limits municipal rent regulation, requiring a 'housing emergency so grave as to constitute a serious menace to the general public' to justify such measures, a process described as too burdensome to be practical.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The private equity firm Blackstone has been linked to predatory practices in Florida and other states, including initiating evictions and subsequently listing properties at rents 9% to 38% higher.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Illinois' Rent Control Preemption Act of 1997 has created a 'chilling effect' on city officials, including those in Chicago, preventing the adoption of rent stabilization laws even during the pandemic.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000278#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["affordable housing"],"geography_discussed":["California","Florida","Illinois","Atlanta","Richmond","Jacksonville","Philadelphia","Los Angeles","Miami","Chicago"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","legal analysis"]},{"id":"pestake-000283","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/pestake-000283","title":"PRIVATE EQUITY IN HOUSING: FAQ","publisher":{"name":"Private Equity Stakeholder Project","organization":"private-equity-stakeholder-project"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://pestakeholder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/UPDATED-Private-Equity-FAQ-handout_March-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed"],"summary":{"text":"The document explains that private equity firms pool investor money to buy companies or real estate, aiming to increase profitability for eventual sale. In the housing sector, this often involves raising rents and fees while neglecting maintenance. The text notes that pension funds provide one third of private equity investments, attracted by potential returns of 15-20%. In the US, private equity firms are estimated to own at least 1.6 million housing units, though ownership is often obscured by shell companies. The document highlights the role of tenant mobilization and government intervention, citing a 2024 settlement where Progress Residential paid $4M in restitution in Minnesota.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000283#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Private equity firms in the housing market typically increase revenue by raising rents and charging high fees, while simultaneously reducing expenses by ignoring repairs and maintenance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000283#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pension funds are significant investors in private equity, providing one third of the investments, driven by the potential for returns of 15-20% compared to the 7-10% typical of other investment types.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000283#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Estimates from June 2022 by Americans for Financial Reform indicate that private equity firms own at least 1.6 million housing units in the United States, comprising over 1 million apartment units, 240,000 single family homes, and 275,000 manufactured housing lots.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000283#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In 2024, the Minnesota Attorney General secured a settlement with Progress Residential, a private equity landlord, requiring $4M in debt forgiveness and restitution for former tenants and the transfer of some properties to affordable housing entities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000283#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Minnesota"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":[]},{"id":"pestake-000287","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/pestake-000287","title":"HOW TO FIND OUT WHO OWNS YOUR BUILDING","publisher":{"name":"Private Equity Stakeholder Project","organization":"private-equity-stakeholder-project"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://pestakeholder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Who-Owns-Your-Property-FAQ-sheet_v2.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights"],"summary":{"text":"The document outlines a three-part process for identifying property owners: using county tax assessor portals for registered owner names and sale data; utilizing Google and social media to link landlords to addresses; and searching Secretary of State databases or OpenCorporates to identify registered agents and incorporation details for LLCs used to shield assets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000287#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"County tax assessor property records portals can provide the name of the registered owner or LLC, the owner's address, the last sale price, the last sale date, the estimated tax value, the number of units, and permitting history.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000287#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Landlords often use limited liability corporations (LLCs) to protect assets from legal liability, frequently creating a separate LLC for each property so that they are treated as separate legal entities in the event of a lawsuit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000287#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To uncover the people behind an LLC, users can search the Secretary of State's database or OpenCorporates to find the state of incorporation, LLC status, and the registered agent, though the agent may simply be a lawyer or a corporate service company.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000287#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":[]}]}