For months, a New Haven teenager has been in the middle of two tenant-landlord disputes. His story points to the rise of tenant unions in CT.
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Tenants on rent strike in Putnam after report finds more lead
The tenants have instituted a rent strike outside of the court system and are asking their landlord for better conditions.
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In a first for CT, a landlord has agreed to formally negotiate with a tenant union
A New Haven tenant union signed paperwork to begin negotiations with their landlord, marking a big step for the tenants union movement.
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CT tenants union formalizes, aims for more political influence
The tenants group has elected officers and adopted a constitution, opening them up to hold more organized power at the state legislature.
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Fighting back: How some CT tenants are organizing to improve their housing
At least five tenants unions have formed in Connecticut to help renters address issues like maintenance problems, rent raises and evictions.