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Housing Is A Human Right is the housing advocacy division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. We fight for what's right! www.housingisahumanright.org

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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Just so people know, this is not big news. Let us explain... For years, the Redwood City Council refused to help hard-working tenants deal with sky-high rents. So tenants owned their power and went to the ballot. It's no surprise that pols now oppose the tenant-led measure.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Attend @aidshealthcare.bsky.social's important event in Los Angeles this Saturday, August 8, starting at 4:30 pm. Click on the link for details!
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AHF • ‘We the People’ Coalition Merges Faith & Politics to Engage Black Voters -- L.A. Gospel Concert & Panel, Sat., Aug. 8th
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Los Angeles politicians need to build (immediately) more affordable housing. People can't wait! Read our article for the details.
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Will Los Angeles Politicians Fix City Hall’s Bizarro Bureaucracy and Save Lives? (We Have Some Suggestions)
L.A.'s crazy bureaucracy is stopping the construction of affordable housing -- and residents are suffering the bad consequences.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Journalists and Big Real Estate love to say that activists are only pushing rent control to solve the housing affordability crisis. That's totally, and completely, wrong. Read our article for the details.
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Rent Control is One Part of the Answer
Rent control is a key component of a multi-pronged approach to address the housing affordability and homelessness crises.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Here's a lawsuit against a corporate landlord for violating San Diego's ban on rent-gouging software. California legislators must pass SB 295, a state bill that bans rent-gouging software. Clearly it's needed.
multifamilydive.com
UDR named in rent-pricing class-action lawsuit in San Diego
A former tenant alleges that the landlord illegally set rental rates and occupancy levels using RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
ICYMI: Hard-working tenants will be battling billionaire corporate landlords this coming fall in San Pablo, California. Read our story for the details.
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San Pablo Tenants and Activists Will Run Underdog Campaign to Rein In Unfair Rents
In California, San Pablo tenants and activists will battle deep-pocketed corporate landlords to pass rent control measure.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Corporate landlords love their superyachts, too -- which they buy by charging us unfair, sky-high rents. Only rent control will rein them in. Period.
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AI Oligarchs Enjoy Superyachts as Their Data Centers Degrade Communities
Communities fighting data centers refuse to be sites for extraction that help megabillionaires purchase more mansions.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
If this merger goes through, two of the largest corporate landlords in the country will turn into a mega-landlord. Both companies have been caught in serious scandals involving predatory business practices that hurt tenants.
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Equity Residential, AvalonBay announce name of combined firm: Vivmark Residential
The name reflects “a company determined to set a new standard for the experience of home,” said Benjamin Schall, AvalonBay CEO and incoming CEO of Vivmark Residential.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Great victory for rent regulations in New Jersey! Congrats to the Rutgers Law Housing Justice & Tenant Solidarity Clinic. law.rutgers.edu/news/clinic-...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Thank you to Davis Vanguard for picking up our very important op-ed about a rent control battle in San Pablo, California. Moderate- and lower-income tenants are taking on multi-billion-dollar corporate landlords.
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Op-ed | San Pablo Tenants and Activists to Run Underdog Campaign against Corporate Landlords - Davis Vanguard
In San Pablo, California, tenants and advocacy groups have successfully compelled the city council to place a rent stabilization measure on the local ballot. This action follows sustained criticism…
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Read the newest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page!
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The Briefing: Seniors Need Rent Control, Rent Gouging in Philadelphia, Greystar Scandal
This week, The Briefing takes a look at seniors needing rent control in California, a rent-gouging ban in Philadelphia, and the continuing Greystar scandal.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
More Greystar news... the largest corporate landlord in the United States allegedly denied the use of housing vouchers more than a dozen times in Virginia. That's illegal. Greystar also denied vouchers in California and other states.
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Greystar faces 15 alleged civil rights violations
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
ICYMI: Read our article about the underdog campaign that tenants and activists will be fighting against corporate landlords this fall. Big Real Estate will roll out a massive misinformation campaign to confuse and trick voters to stop a pro-rent control ballot measure.
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San Pablo Tenants and Activists to Run Underdog Campaign Against Corporate Landlords
In California, San Pablo tenants and activists will battle deep-pocketed corporate landlords and California Apartment Association to pass rent control measure.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Here's an excellent summary of why we need to ban rent-gouging software used by corporate landlords. The article's findings not only apply to New Jersey, but also to any state in the country.
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New Jersey takes aim at rent-setting algorithms used by landlords
The FAIR Act aims to prevent landlords from using shared rental data and pricing software to coordinate rents and drive up housing costs.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
ICYMI: Here's our take on the recent findings of the L.A. homeless count.
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AHF • Housing is a Human Right Calls on Mayor Bass and L.A. City Council to Stop Failed ‘Inside Safe’ Program as L.A. Homeless Count Rises
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
In San Pablo, California, lower-income tenants and activists will battle multi-billion-dollar corporate landlords to rein in unfair rents. Read our article for the details!
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San Pablo Tenants and Activists Will Run Underdog Campaign to Rein In Unfair Rents
In California, San Pablo tenants and activists will battle deep-pocketed corporate landlords to pass rent control measure.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
ICYMI: Read our excellent, weekly column about housing news written from the tenant/activist perspective. And remember to subscribe to our Substack page! housingishumanright.substack.com/p/the-briefi...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Two more lawsuits have been filed in Philadelphia involving the city's ban on rent-gouging software used by corporate landlords to collude and wildly inflate rents. In California, we can ban such software through a state bill called SB 295, which legislators must pass!
925xtu.com
Philadelphia AI Rent-Fixing Ban Faces First Legal Test as Three Lawsuits Target Property Firms
Two years after becoming law, Philadelphia’s ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to set rent is undergoing scrutiny in court. Three lawsuits filed in July allege property management…
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We applaud Freedom BLOC's work in Akron, Ohio, for working to ensure that housing is a a human right. Read the article for details.
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Freedom BLOC working to take Akron housing issues to voters
The community group is collecting petition signatures through Aug. 5 to place two housing-related charter amendments on the November ballot.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Greystar, the largest corporate landlord in the U.S., allegedly refused to accept dozens of housing vouchers in California -- which is illegal. The California Civil Rights Department must swiftly investigate Greystar.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Chicago City Council must do the right thing for tenants -- not just landlords. If not, hard-working Chicagoans will face excessive rents and unfair evictions, which will result in more homelessness.
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Chicago renters’ rights are at stake in dueling City Hall proposals
A potential, first-in-a-generation rewrite of Chicago's renters rights ordinance boils down to two different plans sure to impact the city's 600,000-plus renters.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This kind of story is happening all the time in cities across the United States, particularly when it involves corporate landlords. It shows that politicians must pass strong protections for hard-working tenants. Period.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Santa Barbara City Council must stand up for hard-working tenants and rein in unfair, skyrocketing rents! #AHFcares
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Rent stabilization draft proposal heads back to Santa Barbara City Council
Santa Barbara’s rent stabilization draft ordinance is moving into its next phase after several months of debate.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Read the newest edition of The Briefing, our column that examines housing news from the tenant/activist perspective. #ahfcares
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The Briefing: Another Greystar Scandal, Rent Control Battle, Speeding Up Housing Permitting
This week, The Briefing examines another Greystar scandal, a rent control battle in California, and the need to speed up housing permitting.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
It's great to see a tenant utilizing the rent-gouging software ban in Philadelphia to sue a predatory corporate landlords. In California, we can ban rent-gouging software by passing a state bill called SB 295. Tell you state legislators to vote "yes" on SB 295. #ahfcares
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A corporate landlord in Philly broke the law by using rent-setting software, tenant alleges
Willow Bridge manages 244 apartments in University City and Center City. The lawsuit is believed to be the first since the city's antitrust law took effect.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Thanks to CityWatch LA for picking up our important article about the California Apartment Association hiding the names of its board of directors. It's a must-read!
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Why is the California Apartment Association Hiding Its Board of Direct
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Will the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, two of the largest corporate landlords in the U.S., create higher, unfair rents for the people who live in their apartments? Anti-trust regulators must seriously investigate that possibility.
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AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) and Equity Residential map $71B all-stock merger
AvalonBay and Equity Residential outline a $71B all-stock merger, $175M synergy target, $2.81 dividend, and Q2 2026 FFO growth alongside a $3.7B development pipeline.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Read the newest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page!
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The Briefing: Rent-Gouging Ban, Ripping Off Military Families, Don't Take Big Real Estate Money
This week, The Briefing examines a rent-gouging ban in New Jersey, Big Real Estate ripping off military families, and politicians taking real estate money.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Mobile home park residents in Sanger, California, desperately need rent regulations to stop unfair, excessive rent hikes. Seniors on fixed incomes routinely live in mobile homes, and they must be protected! midvalleytimes.com/article/news...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Here's our take on the increase of homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We applaud New York State Attorney General Letitia James for standing up for tenants and pushing back against a predatory landlord. More elected officials need to do the same!
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Residents respond to settlement in suit over conditions at Kenney Apartments
Tenants for years contended with unsafe living conditions at the property, state Attorney General Letitia James said.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Connecticut lawmakers must do more to rein in the predatory business practices of corporate landlords, such as Alpha Capital. We applaud tenants and activists for standing up to Alpha Capital and demanding that state politicians must take swift action to protect renters.
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Lamont pledges eviction reform as tenants condemn landlord
Gov. Ned Lamont joined a group of tenants and lawmakers in Hartford to call on Alpha Capital to improve conditions at its properties.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The California Apartment Association is hiding the names of its board of directors on its website, trying to avoid scrutiny from the public. It's sneaky, shady, and wrong -- and goes to the fact that you can never trust the CAA.
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Why is the California Apartment Association Hiding Its Board of Directors From the Public?
The California Apartment Association is hiding the names of its board of directors on its website, trying to avoid scrutiny from the public.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
State politicians in Massachusetts and other states must repeal their bans on rent regulations. Rent regulations is the only tool that stops predatory landlords from charging unfair, excessive rents.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, our parent organization, operates in 50 countries around the world, serving men, women, and children. AHF has just expanded its important work in war-torn Ukraine. Read for more details.
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AHF • AHF Expands to Kyiv With Its Second HIV Clinic in Ukraine
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than…
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks to LA Progressive for picking up our story about what new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham must do to effectively address homelessness. Read it now!
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You Can’t End Homelessness Without Lowering the Rent
Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping will fall short unless Britain protects tenants, preserves affordable housing and confronts soaring rents.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has promised to end long-term homelessness. His commitment is welcomed, and here are our suggestions for a multi-pronged approach.
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To Address Homelessness, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Must Also Tackle Skyrocketing Rents
Andy Burnham, the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, must carry out a multi-pronged approach to fix homelessness.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We applaud New Jersey for passing a ban on rent-gouging software! In California, tell your state legislators to vote "yes" on SB 295, which bans rent-gouging software in our state.
newjerseymonitor.com
Gov. Sherrill signs bill restricting landlords' use of rent-setting software • New Jersey Monitor
The new law aims to curb landlords’ use of rent-setting practices that critics say amount to unlawful collusion.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
In England, the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, is making homelessness a top priority -- and seeks to address root causes to change things around. We applaud the prime minister's commitment, and urge him to also address skyrocketing rents, which fuels homelessness.
theguardian.com
Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England in first speech as prime minister
Additional £340m over three years allocated to get people off the streets ‘at the earliest opportunity’
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Tell your elected officials that they must not take campaign contributions from corporate landlords and their lobbying groups. Big Real Estate puts profits over people --and the people suffer the consequences.
laprogressive.com
Same Money, New Zip Code
More than $2.3 million in outside spending is flooding the contest to succeed María Elena Durazo—and voters deserve to know who is paying for the message.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Thanks to CityWatch LA for picking up our very important article about the need for a quicker permitting process for housing in California. Check it out!
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California Desperately Needs to Speed Up Permitting to Address the Hou
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Excellent analysis on how SB 79 doesn't create the affordable housing that's needed in West Hollywood, California. The same may be true in your city. Trickle-down housing doesn't work!
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Why More Housing Won’t Mean More Affordable Housing in West Hollywood | WEHOonline
West Hollywood’s own numbers show why SB 79 will add housing, but not affordable housing in West Hollywood. | WEHOonline
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Big Real Estate is ripping off military families. Military housing needs to be subject to rent regulations and strong tenant protections! It's the only way to rein in Big Real Estate's greed.
pogo.org
How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the System
As military families struggle to find affordable and safe housing, a real estate behemoth lines its pockets.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Read our very important article about the need to speed up permitting for lower-income housing in California. And remember to subscribe to our Substack publication -- it's free!
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California Must Speed Up Permitting to Build More Lower-Income Housing
California legislators must approve state bill AB 1997 to more quickly build much-needed lower-income housing.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
ICYMI: Read our article on Substack about Greystar's newest scandal. Greystar is the largest landlord in the United States and continually mistreats and rips off tenants. housingishumanright.substack.com/p/mega-landl...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thanks to Davis Vanguard for publishing our very important op-ed about the need for quicker permitting in California for lower-income housing. Tell your state legislators to vote "yes" on AB 1997!
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Op-ed | California Must Speed Up Permitting to Build More Lower-Income Housing - Davis Vanguard
California legislators are considering Assembly Bill 1997, a measure designed to accelerate the development of very-low-, low-, and moderate-income housing by reducing the permitting timeline for loca...
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Greystar has now been involved in three major scandals in which tenants have been victims. It's time for a deeper investigation into the business practices of the largest landlord in the U.S.
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Corporate Landlord Greystar at the Center of Yet Another Disturbing Scandal
Greystar, the largest landlord in the United States, refused Section 8 housing vouchers in states where that's illegal.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
ICYMI: Read our very important article at Substack about the need to more quickly build lower-income housing in California. Tell your state legislators to vote "yes" on AB 1997.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Politicians must stop predatory landlords from charging hidden fees, which jack up rents and fuel the housing affordability crisis. Read our article at Substack for more details.
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Predatory Landlords Charging Hidden Fees is a Growing Problem for Renters
Predatory landlords, especially corporate landlords, are charging hidden fees that sneakily increase a tenant's monthly rent.
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Housing Is A Human Right @housinghumanright.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Congratulations to tenants and activists in San Pablo, California! Vote "yes" on the pro-tenant measure in November.
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