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Los Angeles tenants gain ownership of all apartment complexes from Boston University

Emilia Wisniewski January 17, 2023
Boston University, who gained ownership of four apartment complexes in Los Angeles last year, agreed to sell the buildings to the Liberty Community Land Trust on Jan. 10, allowing residents to collectively own their homes.
Editorial 12/1

EDITORIAL: Abrupt end to Boston eviction moratorium paves the way for more comprehensive, long-term pandemic-affected housing relief

Editors December 2, 2021
Boston’s housing crisis, combined with the looming threat of Omicron, means that many people will still need city protection from eviction.
East to West: Sept. 20, 2021

East to West: Sept. 20, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 20, 2021

Stay safe! Today on East to West, we cover new cases of the West Nile Virus, students falling victim to scams, vandalism of the 9/11 memorial and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

apartment building at 1110 commonwealth avenue

Student renters charged illegal fees, face tenancy violations

Daily Free Press Staff April 29, 2021
Tenant inexperience and predatory behavior have contributed to a persistent illegal practices.
parking lot at 149 newbury st in boston

New retail, office building designed to replace Newbury parking lot

Taylor Brokesh April 14, 2021
The proposed site at 149 Newbury St. would fill the last open lot on the historic street.
stop asian protest in nubian square

Activists rally against anti-Asian hate in Nubian Square

Sam Trottenberg March 28, 2021
The event was part of a National Day of Action — similar rallies took place in more than 60 cities.
greater boston tenants union protestors outside the institute of contemporary art

Tenants of Fineberg Companies protest outside the Institute of Contemporary Art

Rin Velasco March 22, 2021
The owner of Fineberg Companies is a member of the ICA’s Board of Trustees and a major donor.
A condominium complex in Kenmore Square. A group of Boston tenants has formed the Fineberg Tenants Organization to protect tenants from evictions and to advocate for better living conditions. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tenants organize for better living conditions, eviction protections

Allison Pirog October 13, 2020
The organization has mostly recruited new members through flyering campaigns because it’s easier to practice social distancing when flyering than canvassing. It now has nearly 200 members.
As the Oct. 17 expiration date for the statewide moratorium on evictions grows closer, city leaders take measures to protect Boston’s tenants. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

With state eviction moratorium set to expire, City leadership addresses impact

James Paleologopoulos October 9, 2020
To address the potential impact of the moratorium ending Oct. 17, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the City will take action to curtail evictions while connecting those who are evicted with the resources available to them.
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