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In this fierce and moving account, journalist Vicky Spratt traces decades of bad policy decisions to show how and why the British dream of homeownership has withered and the safety net of social housing has broken. Through the lives of those in the renting trap, she illuminates the ways this crisis is devastating our health, communities and political landscape. But, as the COVID epidemic showed, there are also real, radical steps we can take to give everyone the chance of a good home.

In this gripping tale, a mysterious young widow named Helen Graham arrives at the long-abandoned Wildfell Hall with her young son, seeking refuge from a haunting past. Living under an assumed name, she quickly becomes the target of local gossip and slander. Determined to uncover the truth, Gilbert Markham, a local man, finds himself drawn to Helen, only to discover the dark secrets she harbors. Through her poignant diary entries, Helen reveals the harrowing journey of her husbands descent into alcoholism and moral decay, a world she desperately fled. This powerful narrative of betrayal, ...

The Economic Struggle of Low-Income Tenants is a senior thesis project that provides opportunities for high school students and local tenants in Woodside, NY, to share their personal experiences with high rent and economic stress. By spreading awareness around the world, people can observe what is happening within our community. Our mission is to advocate for residential expansion and affordable housing within diverse neighborhoods, ensuring that one’s background can be heard across communities and their governing leaders.

Rent drives millions into debt, despair, and onto the streets. The social cost of rent is too damn high. Written for anyone fed up with the permanent housing crisis, complicit politicians, and real estate greed, Abolish Rent dissects our housing system from the perspective of those it immiserates. Through unsparing analysis and striking stories of resistance, it shows us how tenants can, through organizing and collective action, harness our power and win the housing we deserve.

A mysterious young widow arrives at Wildfell Hall, an Elizabethan mansion which has been empty for many years, with her young son. She lives there under an assumed name, Helen Graham, and very soon finds herself the victim of local slander. Refusing to believe anything scandalous about her, Gilbert Markham discovers her dark secrets. In her diary Helen writes about her husband's physical and moral decline through alcohol and the world of debauchery and cruelty from which she has fled. This passionate novel of betrayal is set within a moral framework tempered by Anne's optimistic belief in ...

How To Beat Your Landlord: A Tenant’s Guide to Fighting Evictions, Tenant Rights, and How to Best Protect Your Family from Unethical Landlords is a comprehensive guide which provides tenants with practical methods and strategies that will allow them to get the upper hand during disputes with landlords and estate agents. This book is for tenants in the UK and USA.

When Helen Graham arrives at the secluded Wildfell Hall with her young son Arthur, the quiet countryside is soon abuzz with gossip and intrigue. The mysterious Mr. Lawrence, who bears an uncanny resemblance to her child, becomes a frequent visitor, further fueling the local rumors. Despite the whispers surrounding her unconventional means of support and her enigmatic past, gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham finds himself irresistibly drawn to Helen. It is only when he stumbles upon her diary that the truth of her self-imposed exile is revealed. As the diary unfolds, it unveils shocking scenes of...

From the outside, being a landlord may look like an easy job. Once a month you greet your tenants, collect rent from them, and leave. Being a landlord is not as simple as it seems. Just like tenants have their share of responsibilities, so do you as their landlord and property manager. For first-time landlords, all of this can be very overwhelming.

The Tenant Association is a new four-episode investigative podcast series from LA Public Press. It’s about neighbors in an apartment complex in Chinatown, who got a rent increase that was basically an eviction notice… and organized against their landlord instead. They’ve become a political force to be reckoned with, and changed what we think is possible for renters in LA. The tenants of Hillside Villa have been fighting for six years, and they’re not done. This is the story of the Hillside Villa Tenant Association, hosted by LAPP reporter Phoenix Tso.

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« Et main-tenant… ? » entre dans sa troisième année et poursuit sa mission : tendre la main à la nouvelle génération. Parce que certaines expériences, certains témoignages éclairent le présent et laissent entrevoir des avenirs possibles. Ce podcast explore ce lien fragile et précieux entre les âges. Construire un Pont des Âges, voilà son ambition. L’avenir est rempli d’inconnues. Mais le présent est riche de traces du passé, d’indices, de récits, de choix, de valeurs vécues. Les ignorer serait se priver d’une boussole. Et main-tenant… ? Inventorions ce que nous ...

A podcast series featuring the arts and tenants of the 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace in DTK. A collaboration between Midtown Radio, City of Kitchener, and Arts Build Ontario.

Struggling to understand your DHCR rent history? Suspect illegal overcharges on your New York City apartment? We The Tenants is your essential NYC tenant rights podcast, uncovering the hidden truths behind rent stabilization, landlord fraud, and your legal protections. Each episode breaks down key topics like challenging rent increases, filing complaints with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), and reclaiming overpaid rent. We also discuss new tools & resources tenants can use to stand up for themselves. Whether you’re battling a shady landlord or just want to know your ...