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Four attorneys who own property in the Hungerford Street neighborhood are appealing a zone change, contending that it does not align with public welfare and fails to address the broader needs of the community.

Sixteen tenants who have not paid their rent are facing eviction. The landlord believes that NECAP has failed to live up to their agreement (checks from the State Welfare Dept. were returned to the state or held by a bondsman until the strike was…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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