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Sep 6 • 7 tweets • 4 min read

🧵 After a long holiday weekend we're jumping right into things in Shelterforce Weekly. We finish up our 'Homes or Cash Cows' series and explore a possible solution to those high rent hikes. 📈 Individual stories are below and our full newsletter is here: conta.cc/3ARTkLR

@POTUS

First up, 200+ tenant unions, community organizations, and legal advocates call on @POTUS and @FHFA to restrict large rent increases. bit.ly/3cFERuy

@PplsAction #HomesGuarantee

Next, we jump to our 'Homes or Cash Cows' series and ask: Instead of forcing a landlord to make repairs, what if you could also stop them from acquiring and renting more properties? bit.ly/3Q5UqJv

Next, we look at efforts across the U.S. that aim to level out the housing market playing field. Hint: some are making competing with private equity easier. 💰💰 bit.ly/3cCdZvh

Can we get developers to work differently? Developer Charmaine Curtis shares her thoughts on how to make much-needed changes in the industry. bit.ly/3Ay1oBn

@alexschafran

Finally, @alexschafran explains why we shouldn't be centering public policy so heavily on our understanding of the housing crisis. Here's what we should do instead: bit.ly/3Tz9zGm

That's all for this week! 📩 Join us next week for Shelterforce Weekly by signing up for our newsletter here: bit.ly/SFWeeklySignUp

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