Tenant News
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Our Homes, Our Future
Recent attacks on democratic institutions and the rollback of consumer protections have weakened enforcement of housing and civil rights laws, leaving tenants increasingly exposed to unchecked corporate profiteering. In response, organizers across the country are calling for rent control as a proven way to curb soaring rents and stabilize communities.
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Community pushback leads to rent rollback in Easthampton
Settlement trims steep increases at Pine Valley complex and opens door to collective talks
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Two Pine Valley Tenants Win Their Eviction Cases
Two tenants who received no-fault eviction notices from their landlord have won their cases without having to go to trial.
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Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force
The council voted to move a resolution in support of creating the Easthampton Housing Crisis Task Force to the rules subcommittee.
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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.
