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Why is rent going up?
According to analysts and advocates of giving incentives to developers (self-described YIMBYs), building more housing should end the housing crisis. Classical supply/demand arguments say that with greater supply, demand falls relatively to it. Lower prices should be the result. And although the research on the renting market is scant, we do have the benefit of…
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Is a tenant union right for me?
A tenant union only comes to life through collective action. This is easier said than done! We’ve turned to some examples set by Omaha Tenants United and Los Angeles Tenants Union. Their efforts can be understood in three parts: collective action, shared purpose, and shared struggle. Collective action If you’ve ever faced serious issues with…
