Revisiting the Mortgage Interest Deduction … re-post from Housing Sense blog.

July 7, 2010

Note from Michael Dahl, HOME Line Public Policy Director:  The following is a blog post ripped from the pages of the Housing Sense blog.  If you aren’t already subscribed to this very informative blog, check it out by visiting:  http://housing-sense.blogspot.com/ In March, guest blogger Michael Dahl wrote about the inherent unfairness of the mortgage interest [...]

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The ballots for the 2011 Tenant Bill of Rights poll are coming in!

July 2, 2010

In the past few days, scores of ballots for the 2011 Tenant Bill of Rights have been coming in — over 100 in thus far.  We’ve heard from tenants from Anoka to Zumbroka, Lakeville to Lake City, and Janesville to Jordan.  Advocates from the homeless community, from Community Action Associations, and from the affordable housing [...]

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Online Registration for Tenant – Landlord Law Seminar (targeted to Immigrant and refugee organizations, Community-based organizations, Faith-based organizations)

July 1, 2010

HOME Line is sponsoring a Tenant/Landlord law training in Roseville on Tuesday, August 17th. When? August 17th from Noon – 3:30 pm. (Bring a bag lunch) Who should come? Immigrant and refugee organizations, Community-based organizations, Faith-based organizations Location: Salvation Army Roseville 2445 Prior Ave N Roseville, MN 55113-2714 Cost: $30 To register online or for [...]

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Tell Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation to find funding for the National Housing Trust Fund

July 1, 2010

This week, Congress has found money–and legislative vehicles–for three housing items: $1 billion more for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, $1 billion to make loans to unemployed homeowners so they can make their mortgage payments, and $140 million for yet another extension of the homebuyer tax credit. But Congress still has not funded the National Housing [...]

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The August 10th Primary is just around the corner. Apply for an absentee ballot now, if you need one.

June 29, 2010

On August 10th, the Minnesota Secretary of State will hold primary elections for state offices.  HOME Line is excited to be working to ensure that all Minnesota citizens are able to vote in the upcoming primary. For citizens who are not able to make it to their polling place on August 10th, absentee ballots are [...]

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Federal plan to end homelessness strikes the right themes

June 24, 2010

Anyone who’s listened to me spread the word about ending homelessness has likely heard me tell two stories: When I started this work as an activist over 20 years ago, I volunteered at The 410 homeless shelter — now People Serving People, a shelter for families experiencing homelessness.  My “job” each Wednesday was to mentor [...]

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Vote for stronger tenant protections in 2011.

June 18, 2010

In 2010, we helped pass some amazing new Minnesota Tenant/Landlord laws. We are not done! Tenants across Minnesota deserve better, so we will be back at the State Capitol next year to support stronger tenant protections. We need your help to make sure our elected officials know how important these issues are. One easy way [...]

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Tenant Bill of Rights campaign in the running for two awards.

June 17, 2010

With the successful passage of the Tenant Bill of Rights this May, HOME Line and Legal Services Advocacy Project (LSAP) were recently chosen as one of three finalists for the 2010 Minnesota Nonprofit Award for Advocacy.   Both organizations were also nominated for the 2010 Leaders in Public Policy award. The nonprofit advocacy award, presented annually [...]

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Online registration for Fergus Falls and Rochester Tenant – Landlord Law Seminar.

June 16, 2010

The 3.5 hour training seeks to inform landlords, tenants, service providers, and attorneys about Minnesota’s state laws (Chapter 504b) that pertain to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Seminar highlights include:  Definition of a tenant and rental property, Contractual obligation of leases, Repairs, Retaliation, Privacy,  Changing lease terms, Lease terminations, Evictions, Expungements, Security [...]

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What’s up with the Treadmill-a-Thon?

June 16, 2010

Our video host site for the Treadmill-a-Thon has gone down for maintenance temporarily.  We are trying to find alternate solutions, so check back regularly. As of 7:30 am we’ve raised $17,691 from 381 donors.  Thanks to everyone! We are still accepting donations.  Go to the Treadmill-a-Thon website for more information. //

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