The best time to organize a Tenants Association is before you have problems. What is a Tenants Association? A Tenants Association is an organization made up of (and led by) tenants from the same building, complex, and/or who have the same landlord. Tenants Associations organize tenants to reject unfair rent increases, oppose unjust policies, and
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
