We were inspired by a post in r/Reno by user u/EmotionalBaby9423 (nice username by the way). The title: “What’s up with the rent situation in town?!” Unfortunately for Reno and Sparks tenants, the answer is not so simple, so let’s break it down: Landlords Are Price-Fixing Units and Constraining Housing Supply The U.S. Department of
It’s a no-brainer that Reno renters shouldn’t trust landlords, but what about the Realtors who sell our homes to landlords? The groups behind How to Win $100 Million Listings and an illegal $1.8 Billion conspiracy to keep prices high now want renters to believe that Nevada Realtors are trying to keep rents lower. Their website,
On Wednesday January 22, 2025, the Reno City Council considered Agenda items F1-F6 which aim to criminalize sitting, laying down, and loitering in public places. In response, RSTU coordinated with other housing groups to organize community members in opposition to the proposed ordinances. Since then, we’ve seen an outpouring of support for our houseless population.…
As Reno and Sparks are dealing with a crippling housing affordability crisis, it seems that our leaders believe criminalizing homelessness is the answer. On Wednesday (January 22, 2025), the Reno City Council is expected to enact a series of controversial ordinances which target the most vulnerable members of our community. Agenda items F1-F6 promise to
It’s no secret that we’re facing a housing affordability crisis. According to Nevada Realtors, rents are up nearly 30% and most people making less than the median household income in Reno can’t afford their rent. RSTU knows firsthand that tenants in Reno and Sparks are feeling the pain. Nevada Realtors claim that “Rent Control” restricts
