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Here you’ll find media coverage and updates about the Easthampton Tenants Union’s efforts across the city. These stories reflect the collective work of tenants advocating for fair and stable housing.
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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.
