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City Rescue Mission to open new shelter location downtown
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The City Rescue Mission of Lansing will officially open a new shelter location in downtown Lansing Tuesday, Aug. 26, the organization announced Monday…
City enforcement is up; red-tags are down; work remains
After two Freedom of Information Act requests by City Pulse for a list of red-tagged properties from the city of Lansing were denied, the Schor administration reversed itself and sent the list last week…
Ingham County awards nearly $2.5M in housing and homeless grants to support services
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Ingham County Housing Trust Fund has announced that nine nonprofits and local government-run programs will receive $2.48 million in Housing & Homeless Millage grant awards to help residents currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness…
After 80 days without, mobile home park will receive water
Residents of Kristana Estates Mobile Home Park received good news this morning following a court hearing where a Clinton County Circuit Court judge ordered water to be delivered to the park—following 80 days of not having any.
2 months after shutoff, court orders Michigan mobile home park to provide water
A court ordered the owner of a Lansing-area mobile home park to continue providing water to tenants who faced shutoffs after being given only days to move out of their houses.
Lansing City Council Candidates Address Housing Crisis at Community Forum
Lansing city council candidates addressed housing affordability concerns at a community forum organized by “The Rent Is Too Damn High” group, discussing potential solutions to the housing crisis.
Michigan bills would require landlords to do repairs within 48 hours or renters can withhold rent
Renters in Michigan would be permitted to withhold rent or have the cost of repairs deducted from their rent if landlords don’t make timely safety-related repairs under bills being considered by the Michigan Senate.
Sycamore Townhomes residents ask receiver for more time and money ahead of Saturday eviction
Residents of Sycamore Townhomes are asking for more time and financial assistance ahead of their scheduled eviction on May 31. Local advocacy group Lansing Rent is Too Damn High says around 60 people still live in the complex.
Sycamore Townhomes residents face eviction in a housing shortage
Khadja Erickson, director of the newly formed Mid-Michigan Tenant Resource Center, said neglected maintenance and threats of eviction were major problems, “based on the folks seeking help.” She also said homelessness skyrocketed during the COVID-19 lockdown and remains dire.
RITDH Updates
Final report on 2023-2024 legislature
Now that the dust has settled, I’m back in your inbox with a final report on the 2023-24 legislature: Our wins and losses, the balance of power in the legislature, and what it all means. Tenant Source of Income protections signed into law Tenants with housing...
Lame Duck Updates: Some Wins, and a Whole Lot of Mess
It’s another edition of “the good, the bad, and the ugly” from the Michigan legislature Lame Duck session. Before I get into the details, let me cut to the chase with the essential call to action. Call To Action: Call Senate Leader Winnie Brinks (517-373-1801). Ask...
Call to action for the Lame Duck legislature
I’m writing today with an update on the Lame Duck legislative period here in Lansing. It’s been a roller coaster, it’s been a rumor mill, and it’s certainly been a swampy mess. This email contains good news, bad news, and a call to action.This week, hundreds of...
No matter what happens on election day…
If you’re like me, you’re probably biting your nails today and wishing you could fast-forward through this week to learn the results of tomorrow’s election. Certainly, the presidential election has huge stakes and the result will shape the next four years of lives. I...
Our letter to Governor Whitmer
This morning, fifteen tenant organizations and allies sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House and Senate leadership, demanding they pass and sign essential tenant protections before their session expires this December. We also notified them of our plan to...
Come Demonstrate on November 13
The time has come for another show of strength from Michigan renters, unhoused people, and all of our allies!Come to Lansing on Wednesday, November 13 at 11:00am!We will be demonstrating at the Capitol complex to remind our Representatives, our Senators, and our...
Announcing the Housing Homestretch campaign
I’m writing to you today with simmering anger over the continued lack of action by our state legislators in Lansing. Thanks to our organizing and that of our allies, this legislative session has seen more renters’ rights bills introduced than any other in recent...
June 24 2024 Political Updates
Hello renters and allies!The Rent Is Too Damn High coalition is making our voices heard in the halls of power, but there’s a lot more work to do. Here are some recent political updates.Ingham County close to recommending affordable housing millageIngham County...
Building MI Communities Conference Picket Announcement
Hello fellow renters, On May 14, the Lansing Center will be hosting the biggest housing industry conference of the year. It’s called the “Building Michigan Communities Conference.” State housing officials, developers, builders, and nonprofits will be gathering to...
We’ve pushed housing onto the governor’s agenda
Now we organize to win the solutions renters deserve At Wednesday’s State of the State address, Governor Whitmer unveiled her housing agenda for the next year, stating “The rent is too damn high and we don’t have enough damn housing.” The. Rent. Is. Too. Damn. High....
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