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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.

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.

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 ...