We are a volunteer group that wants to build tenant power in Meadville. Our belief is that renters are stronger united. We want to organize renters to make rental housing better for everyone.
We believe every renter has a right to:
A safe and healthy home
Affordable rent
A rental agreement that grants them long-term security and stability
Functioning heat, plumbing, cooking and bathroom facilities
We need to organize to protect ourselves.
Whenever problems arise with our home, it’s tempting to take shortcuts—to try to work out a deal with our landlord, or to simply push ahead and hope things turn out okay.
But if we really want to safe places to live, there are no shortcuts. We need an organization that represents all tenants in Meadville, where renters are the majority (64% of the city are renters). Some of us are living in crappy places and have to deal with neglectful landlords who ignore complaints and don't keep their properties safe and healthy. We believe the only way to change the situation is to work together. The problems we face as renters are too big to tackle alone.
Our goal is to build a local organization that will fight for tentants' rights.
If we want to improve our situation, we need to recognize that renters and landlords have different interests. We’re trying to find a decent place to live while they’re trying to make as much money as possible—sometimes by raising rent, charging fees, or avoiding repairs. The good news is that we can change the situation if we work together!
We all deserve quality housing. The only way to get it is to work together.
Reach out to us. Tell us your story. We want to hear from you!