In Chicago, tenants now get the first shot to buy their building.
But let’s be real: a right without the power to exercise that right is not meaningful.
Real tenant power means access to financing and real public investment.
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5,000 homes sitting empty.
Rents over $2,000.
This isn’t a housing shortage. It’s a system that allows hoarding. Vacant homes during a housing crisis shouldn’t be normal. They should be taxed.
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The Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of President Trump’s executive order on #birthrightcitizenship.
Read this KYR page to get information on who would be impacted by the EO, what the SCOTUS case will decide, and what you can do to fight back.
💥 Join the fight: defendbirthright.com
When profits fall short, landlords don’t take the hit—
they pass it on:
➡️ Rent increases
➡️ Junk fees
➡️ Deferred maintenance
Tenants are the shock absorbers of a failing system.
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A San Francisco church leader sits at the top of an affordable housing empire in the Fillmore—but his tenants report neglect, safety issues, and unanswered concerns.
As millions in public housing funds flow in, tenants are asking: where is the accountability?
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Trump’s HUD is lying & trying to kick thousands of families to the curb.
Undocumented family members already receive no federal assistance — their households pay more rent! — yet the proposal would still push families out. Tell them NO.
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Karen Bass is rolling out new affordable housing investments across Los Angeles.
40K+ homes are in the pipeline. That’s a step forward, but with so many still at risk of displacement, we need faster delivery and real affordability. www.thecentersquare.com/california/a...
New research from California Policy Lab shows housing affordability is driving people to lower-cost states, where homeownership is more attainable.
These are our neighbors, family and friends. We need real solutions to keep people in community. www.sacbee.com/news/busines...
Santa Clara County is moving forward with 91 new affordable homes in San Jose, including units for veterans & permanent supportive housing.
This is a step in the right direction. Let’s see more affordable projects like this to truly address the housing crisis. sfyimby.com/2026/04/affo...
San Diego County just launched a new dashboard tracking affordable housing–from projects in the pipeline to completed units, aimed at connecting people to homes.
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Good news! $3M in federal funding is headed to South Los Angeles, supporting affordable housing, transit upgrades, & climate relief.
This is a great step, but with so many at risk of displacement across LA we need sustained investment to meet the scale of the crisis.
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California’s affordability crisis is forcing people into impossible choices.
Housing costs are pushing more people into RVs just to survive, as landlords/vanlords seek out more profits.
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Organizers with disabilities are stepping up against escalating immigration enforcement—building solidarity, sharing resources, and supporting impacted communities.
Disability justice reminds us: care and safety must be for everyone.
truthout.org/articles/dis...
200 Oakland tenants displaced after a fire are now fighting for relocation payments that they’re legally owed. Disaster should not mean displacement.
hoodline.com/2026/03/upto...
An 82-unit SRO in SF was brought back from the brink.
It’s a reminder: Affordable housing isn’t just about building more. It’s about not losing what we already have.
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Affordable housing is being built on land once used for gas stations, dry cleaners, and junkyards.
Cleanup + investment = new homes and healthier communities.
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California isn’t just expensive—it’s globally unaffordable.
We need bold action to:
✔ Build more affordable housing
✔ Protect renters
✔ Make housing accessible
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Cities across CA are being warned: plan for affordable housing or face consequences.
But building alone isn’t enough. Without tenant protections, renters still face displacement.
We need housing that’s affordable, stable, and just.
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LA County is giving renters more time before eviction, increasing the unpaid rent window from 1 month to 2.
This change helps families weather short-term hardships without losing their homes. Tenant protections matter now more than ever.
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Trump’s HUD is attacking renters—slashing protections, targeting immigrant families, and putting millions at risk of eviction.
Tenants deserve stability, not bureaucracy and discrimination. Housing is a right, not a privilege. truthout.org/articles/tru...
Fresno is taking a critical step by examining how corporate landlords shape the housing market.
Unchecked corporate ownership drives up rents and disconnects homes from residents. Tenants deserve a system that works for families, not profit. www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-n...
Renters paid tens of millions in junk fees to corporate landlord @InvitationHome for things like “smart home” tech & air filters.
Now the FTC is returning $47M+ to tenants, a major win. Stronger protections are needed to stop corporate landlords from exploiting tenants. thehill.com/homenews/577...
A win for tenants in Santa Monica!
Landlords who refused to provide legally required relocation assistance to displaced tenants were ordered to pay $50K+ in benefits plus penalties.
Strong enforcement of tenant protections matters.
patch.com/california/s...
Tenant organizers in Los Angeles are hosting letter-writing parties to stop a proposed #HUD rule that could evict immigrant families from public housing.
Housing justice means keeping families together.
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Real housing solutions are possible.
Jubilo Village just broke ground in Culver City:
• 95 affordable homes
• 43 units of permanent housing
• On-site services for families exiting homelessness
We need more investments like this across CA. hoodline.com/2026/03/culv...
Another year with zero affordable homes in Coronado. 37 new homes built in 2025, all market rate. Meanwhile the city still needs 100s of low-income units to meet state housing goals. Housing policy must center affordability, not just luxury development.
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“They’re not cutting transfer taxes on new development. They’re just straight up cutting transfer taxes.” -Shanti Singh of @tenantstogether. San Francisco shouldn’t be giving tax breaks to corporate landlords and office investors. missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-l...
🚨 ACTION ALERT: Stable homes build strong communities. The administration wants to scapegoat immigrant families for the housing crisis they created. We won't let them. Flood HUD with comments. Every voice counts. #KeepFamiliesTogether #HomesForAll
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When corporations buy up housing, rents go up and affordability goes down. The solution? Public investment and affordable housing that puts people before profit.
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Housing instability, poverty, and economic inequality are deeply connected. As Mayor Karen Bass convenes leaders to make Los Angeles more affordable, the path forward must center tenants: rent control, eviction prevention, and more truly affordable housing.
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