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Category: housing

City Gov, Homelessness, housing, RacismLeave a comment

Dear Friends and Neighbors

May 17, 2021May 30, 2021 dsamadison

By Brian BB Benford I hope that you are all well and finding joy.  As I type this note, I join countless housing activists and advocates in mourning what has become of Madison.  At its Tuesday, May 4th meeting, the … Continue reading Dear Friends and Neighbors

housing, tenants rights1 Comment

The Landlord Doesn’t Always Win

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 dsamadison

The landlord-tenant relationship is wildly unequal. But as this renter’s story shows, that doesn’t mean tenants can’t fight back. Continue reading The Landlord Doesn’t Always Win

COVID-19, housing, Local, Wall of ShameLeave a comment

Yorktown Estates/Resident Services, Inc.

April 15, 2020 mdf

“My partner told them our income was reduced by half and they emailed us about a proposed payment plan that still required the full rent before the next month’s was due.” Resident Services, Inc. Contact Form Yorktown Estates Phone: 608-233-9533 … Continue reading Yorktown Estates/Resident Services, Inc.

COVID-19, housing, Local, Wall of Shame2 Comments

Colonial Property Management

April 15, 2020 mdf

“No notices about easing rent or late fees. No easing sublet requirements (which put the onus on the renter and holds them responsible for rent and damages from subletter).” Colonial Property Management Randall Park Rentals Phone: (608) 251-2715 Fax: (608) 251-4443 Email: … Continue reading Colonial Property Management

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Extended Stay America

April 11, 2020April 13, 2020 mdf

“I currently live at the extended stay America. I was supposed to move into my apartment in April 1st, but that fell through. Now that my money is tied up into an apartment and am waiting for a refund I … Continue reading Extended Stay America

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Oak Park Terrace

April 11, 2020April 13, 2020 mdf

“Haven’t paid April rent. They taped a bill for rent to my door and stickered my truck to be towed for “expired plates.” This behavior is not uncharacteristic of them. In the past, they have gone through the park on … Continue reading Oak Park Terrace

February 2020, Homelessness, housing, LocalLeave a comment

Homelessness: Austerity leads to Blindness

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 mattwedekind

By Mary E. Croy Eight bills and not even a band aid in sight. As homelessness continues to soar in Wisconsin, the Republican led legislature refuses to take action. There have been eight bills proposed, and only one is even … Continue reading Homelessness: Austerity leads to Blindness

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