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April 2023 Hotline Update: Call Volume still up over 2022 numbers

May 8, 2023 by Mike Vraa 2 Comments

We’re 1/3 of the way through 2023, and the tenant hotline continues on its record pace.  This month, we’ll focus on total calls, which means new calls plus follow-up calls.  So far, in 2023, we’ve taken 12,165 total calls compared to 10,170 calls at this point in 2022—a 16% increase in total call volume over […]

Filed Under: Newsletter, Tenant Hotline

Help Oppose Cuts and Increase Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention

May 8, 2023 by Michael Dahl Leave a Comment

Oppose cuts. Increase investments in affordable housing and homelessness. In its hoUSed Campaign advocacy toolkit:  “Oppose Dramatic Cuts to Federal Investments in Affordable Housing,” the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) urges Congress to oppose cuts to federal investments in affordable housing and homelessness and instead provide the highest level of funding possible to serve more […]

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Recording of May 2023 Tenant/Landlord Webinar: Security Deposits

April 26, 2023 by Rachael Sterling Leave a Comment

On May 10th, 2023, HOME Line hosted a webinar on Minnesota tenant/landlord law. This webinar covered the rules around Security Deposits. We were joined by HOME Line Attorney Pattye Hechter, who discussed what a security deposit can be used for, when it has to be returned, and what can be done if it isn’t. HOME […]

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Contact your legislators about the importance of passing a Strong Tenants’ Rights Omnibus Bill

April 13, 2023 by Michael Dahl 1 Comment

We need YOU to contact your legislators about the importance of passing the strongest Tenants’ Rights Omnibus bill possible! Tenants’ rights haven’t been updated in years and often fail to offer necessary protections for renters in Minnesota today. Renters make up almost 30% of the state’s population, making this a pressing issue. The Tenants’ Rights […]

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Calls 14% Higher in First Quarter 2023

April 13, 2023 by Mike Vraa Leave a Comment

The first quarter of 2023 is over and we have, once again, record call volume on the tenant hotline. 2022 was, by far, the busiest year for calls in HOME Line’s history.  2023 is shaping up to be even more massive, with 5,467 calls in the first quarter, a 14% increase over last year’s record […]

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