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Tenants at the Linden Building, represented by Vecino Unidos, raise a banner declaring a "Displacement Revolution" to highlight their resistance against eviction. The group is demanding repairs for their apartments as part of their advocacy efforts.

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The state legislature passed "An Act Concerning Rights and Obligations of Landlords and Tenants," which aims to codify existing rights established through court cases. The bill, sponsored by Representative Richard Tulisano, did not include the…

The_People_s_Forum_Does_Anyon.pdf
A student who visited Hartford discusses the poor living conditions he witnessed while following up on tenant complaints.

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Interview with Steve Thornton on his role in activism and organizing in housing related issues in Hartford area.

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Interview with Raphael (Rafie) L. Podolsky on his role in activism and organizing in housing related issues in Hartford area.

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Interview with Lorenzo Jones on his role in activism and organizing in housing related issues.

Pastor_Aj_Johnson_231106.mp3
Interview with Pastor AJ Johnson on his role in activism and organizing in housing related issues in Hartford area.

Julius Fabrini writes about the harassment tenants face by their landlords as it was one of the primordial issues at the Rental Endangered Neighbors Together (RENT) on August 26. Tenants have called in to complain about the issues that they have been…

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The Black Housing League whoch consists of 15 families from the North End, invites all Greater Hartford tenants to join them in a rent strike in June.The strike is to ensure that Hartford inspects all issues to ensure they are following housing…

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This is the redlining map used to justify unfair lending practices in Hartford from 1950-1955. Due to redlining many tenants of color were barred from purchasing homes in suburban areas of town due to the way mortgages were set up. This lack of…
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