Tenant News
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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.
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Easthampton tenants demand stricter rules for corporate landlords amid rising rents
Easthampton tenants are calling on city officials, as well as Beacon Hill, to put tighter restrictions on corporate landlords from out of state.
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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.
