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Are YIMBYs winning the housing wars?
Washington Post explores the YIMBY vs. supply skeptic housing debate, questioning whether deregulation and increased housing supply lower prices. ETU spotlights arguments for vouchers, public policy solutions, and income inequality as central to solving the housing affordability crisis.
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Pine Valley tenants condemn rent increases across the city
Advocates at a press conference in Easthampton highlighted significant rent increases by Pine Valley Realty, urging negotiations while tenants face potential eviction and financial distress.
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Easthampton tenants confront landlord over steep rent hikes
After $300–$400 monthly increases, renters deliver 600 letters urging Pine Valley Realty to negotiate; owners say are experiencing skyrocketing costs.
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Northampton tenants continue fight against rent hikes
Members of the West Street Tenants Association are organizing to pressure their wealthy landlord: Smith College.
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Easthampton tenants call on City Council to back solutions to rent increase ‘crisis’
Easthampton tenants urge the City Council to address a rent crisis as increases of 10% to 50% threaten their financial stability and housing security.
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Western Mass tenants are getting organized
Tenants in western Massachusetts, particularly at Smith College, are organizing against steep rent increases, advocating for housing rights amid a persistent housing crisis affecting vulnerable populations.
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Easthampton moves to address rent hikes
As rent control garners state attention, City Council establishes new committee to study issue locally.
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Rallies continue in Easthampton, Mass. as tenants decry rising rents and out-of-state property owners
In Easthampton, tenants protest rising rents from out-of-state owners, exemplified by issues at Pleasant View Apartments, where significant increases are causing turmoil among renters.
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Easthampton tenants speak out against rent increases
Easthampton tenants protest significant rent hikes imposed by Rowin Capital, expressing concerns over rapid increases and lack of fair treatment, especially affecting long-term residents.
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Easthampton tenants rally against absentee landlord over rent hikes, neglect
Easthampton tenants protest against Hurricane Properties LLC over rent hikes and neglect, demanding better communication and stronger tenant protections amidst ongoing frustrations.
