Legislation
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Housing advocates, tenants decry rent hikes in Easthampton
Easthampton tenants and advocates rallied against rent hikes from out-of-state property owners, urging City Council support for an ordinance to limit rent increases.
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Tenants Organize, Easthampton Acts!
Easthampton’s City Council passed a resolution supporting rent control repeal after tenants organized against a significant rent increase, highlighting housing instability and predatory practices.
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After rents spiked under new owners, Pleasant View Apartment tenants back bill that aims to control such increases
Pleasant View Apartment tenants are supporting a bill aimed at controlling significant rent increases after experiencing hikes of 35% to 40% under new ownership.
