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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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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.
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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.
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Absentee landlords’ squeeze play on rent hurts Easthampton tenants
Another moderately priced apartment complex in our region just got slapped with 35% to 40% rent increases.
