Last year, we introduced the Tenant Power Act - a legislative path to addressing the housing crisis at the national and local levels. We are excited to announce that the bill will be introduced in the New York legislature later this month. Our team is ramping up efforts to build support and get the bill passed, so we can create the conditions for mass tenant power. We encourage you to join us for the launch - more updates soon!
Tenant Power Act Campaign Launch
The Action Lab launches the Tenant Power Act campaign as the bill prepares to be introduced in the New York legislature. The effort aims to address the housing crisis and build the conditions for mass tenant power
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