Dig: Abolish Rent w/ Leonardo Vilchis and Tracy Rosenthal
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Empowered Tenants: The Fight for Housing Rights in Chinatown
This chapter explores the Hillside Via apartments case study in Chinatown, where tenants rallied against a steep rent hike following the expiration of a rent covenant. It highlights their campaign for the city to employ eminent domain to protect housing rights, reflecting on broader themes of tenant displacement and community resilience.
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