On Thursday, May 6th HOME Line hosted an online webinar about how renters in subsidized buildings can build power through tenant associations and assert their rights to organize and defend against eviction. We were joined by tenant organizers from Madison Apartments in Minneapolis, Michael Kane from the National Alliance of HUD Tenants, and Dorinda Wider, […]
Recording of 6/9/21 COVID-19 webinar: News on special legislative session discussions on “off-ramp” of eviction suspension
On June 9th, HOME Line hosted another COVID-19 webinar—the recording is further below. We reviewed the current status of state and federal eviction suspensions, including updates on court challenges to the federal CDC order. We were joined by Michael Dahl, HOME Line’s Public Policy Director, who shared recent updates on “off-ramp” discussions at the Minnesota Legislature. […]
Public Policy Blog: Becoming a citizen advocate — a HOME Line intern’s reflection on the 2021 Legislative Session
The legislative process can be daunting for the average citizen, at least it certainly was for me when I started working with the Public Policy department at HOME Line. But throughout my observation of this past legislative session, I learned some things that gave me hope, made me angry, and most importantly allowed me to […]
Public Policy Blog: State law needed to correct the power imbalance between tenants and landlords
When a landlord and a tenant enter into a rental agreement, ideally, each party would get an equal and fair shake. Renters have an expectation that their lease should provide equal protections to both parties. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Leases are drafted by landlords (or their attorney), presented by landlords, and primarily […]
Recording of 5/19/21 COVID-19 webinar: Updates on eviction suspension and possible “off-ramp” at the end of MN legislative session
On May 19th, HOME Line hosted another COVID-19 webinar—the recording is further below. We reviewed the current status of state and federal eviction suspensions, including the recent extension of Minnesota’s suspension, and a discussion of court challenges to the federal CDC order. We were joined by Michael Dahl, HOME Line’s Public Policy Director, who shared recent […]
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