It's getting hot in here 🥵...
Rent's too high? Who's got your back? 🫵
Summer is here, & many tenants are already organizing for better conditions as the landlords raise rents every year. You could keep dealing with your landlord who ghosts you, neglects repairs, & endlessly hikes up the rent. But keep in mind that landlords won't change out of the goodness of their hearts. Even if they do fix things, they'll just pass on the costs to you in the form of an Above Guideline Rent Increase (AGI).
So who you gonna call? 👻 Your Tenant Union!
What's to be done? 😈
Since our founding convention in April, the Toronto Tenant Union has seen real wins! We have:
- Launched a rent strike in Davenport to fight off a ridiculous 8% rent increase 🙀
- Won a one-year rent freeze at a downtown apartment complex
- Held a collective protest across several buildings in Etobicoke & forced the landlord to complete long-overdue repairs
- Knocked on hundreds of doors & met so many tenants who want to join the fight for safe, affordable housing.
Will you take action? 📢
Let's get organized. We know we are stronger together.
On Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30 pm, join organizers from the Toronto Tenant Union at our orientation at the Thorncliffe Park Community Hub! We’ll share raccoon snacks 🦝 (don't worry, actual food provided!), get to know each other, & discuss how YOU can get involved in ongoing tenant organizing.
Come learn about what we can do together to build tenant power with our neighbours & force real change in Toronto! (Childcare will be available).
Let's Get That Change Together 💪
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