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A new program allows residents to improve their homes at reduced rates. Not only does this encourage the upkeep of houses in the area, but is a cost-friendly approach to preserving the neighborhood.

Two residents go before the City's Fair Rent Commission to protest rent rates being requested by their landlord.

The state of housing is going downhill in Asylum Hill, with most units not following housing codes. Code enforcement won't work alone; more home ownership and care for property is needed. Residents suggest higher fines for code violations and…

Residents in Dauntless Lane who previously formed a tenant association have made improvements that they promised. Street lights have been implemented, management has added locks on doors and windows and high chain-link fences have been put up.

A frustrated resident called the AH office with her housing complains that were never heard. Despite AHI's efforts for neighborhood improvement, there remain a number of unaddressed problems. The article urges residents to join groups and expand…

Asylum Hill Inc. sponsors a "rental data bank" that provides monthly information on rating, size, price, parking, and location for apartments available.

A beautification campaign is being promoted by residents and homeowners. This includes special refuse collections, extra street sweeping, housing code enforcement, and building repair efforts.

Residents who face home security problems form a Tenants Association that will serve as a liaison between residents and the building's management. They called public meetings to establish priorities to discuss and even proposed possible…

The 9-story elderly housing opens after a 3-month delay. This high-demand apartment has 20 vacancies left, and requires tenants to be older than 62. It features multiple accessible features and obeys housing codes.

The first annual accountability session discusses housing and tenancy. Specifically, a full-time person has been assigned to implement programs that include strict housing code enforcements, repairs and rehabilitation, and individual assistance to…